FileGrab finds every video file hosted on any webpage — MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, and more — and lets you download them all without a browser extension, a desktop app, or any installation.
No software to install, no network monitoring, no dev tools. FileGrab handles everything server-side.
Copy the URL of any webpage that hosts video files and paste it into FileGrab. Works on any site with publicly accessible video content.
FileGrab lists all detected files. Use the file type filter to show only video files — MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI. See file names and sizes before you download.
Click any video to download it instantly, or select all videos and grab a single ZIP. Server-side packaging means no browser tab juggling.
FileGrab detects all major video container formats. If the file is linked on a webpage, it will appear in your results.
TabSave is a popular browser extension for saving files from open tabs. FileGrab takes a different, more powerful approach.
| Feature | TabSave | FileGrab |
|---|---|---|
| Browser extension required | Yes — Chrome only | No — any browser |
| Works on mobile | No | Yes — iOS & Android |
| Scan without visiting page | No | Yes — server-side |
| Filter results by file type | Limited | Full filtering |
| Bulk ZIP download | No | Yes (Pro) |
| Domain-wide crawling | No | Yes (Pro) |
| File size preview | No | Yes |
| Scan history | No | Yes |
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Desktop download managers and browser extensions don't work on your phone. FileGrab does. Because it runs server-side and delivers results in a standard browser tab, it works perfectly on iOS and Android.
Open Safari or Chrome on your phone, navigate to filegrab.io, paste a URL, and tap the video files you want. They download directly to your device's storage — no third-party app required, no account sharing between desktop and mobile.
This makes FileGrab ideal for downloading video files on the go — grabbing a training video to watch offline, saving a lecture recording before travel, or pulling product videos for offline review.
Full FileGrab functionality in Safari on iPhone and iPad.
Scan and download videos directly from Chrome on Android.
Works in Firefox, Edge, Samsung Internet, and any browser with modern JS support.
Downloaded files go straight to your device's default download folder.
FileGrab is designed for downloading files you have the right to access and download. It does not support bypassing DRM, streaming protocols, or login-protected content. Never use FileGrab to download copyrighted videos without the rights holder's permission. Always check and comply with a website's terms of service before downloading its content.
No. FileGrab is designed for websites that host video files directly (e.g. MP4 files linked on a page). Streaming platforms like YouTube, Netflix, Vimeo (private), and similar services use adaptive streaming protocols (HLS, DASH) and DRM that FileGrab does not attempt to bypass. Downloading copyrighted content without permission may also violate copyright law and the platform's terms of service.
FileGrab works great on sites that host video files directly — e.g. educational platforms that serve MP4 lesson recordings, public media archives, company video libraries, open-access research repositories, personal or portfolio sites, and file-hosting pages. If the video is linked as a direct file URL (not streamed via a player), FileGrab will detect it.
Yes. FileGrab runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device — iPhone, Android, iPad, and desktop. Tap the file you want to download and your device handles the rest. No app to install.
TabSave and similar browser extensions detect files from the current browser tab by watching network requests. FileGrab takes a different approach: it scans URLs server-side, meaning no extension is required, and it works even if you've never visited the page. FileGrab also lets you scan pages without opening them in a browser at all.
FileGrab can only scan publicly accessible pages. If a video sits behind a login wall, FileGrab won't be able to access it. Always ensure you have permission to download videos from any site you scan.
20 free scans. No extension. No install. Works on any device.