The VidMate Dailymotion downloader lets you download Dailymotion videos as MP4 in up to 1080p, as a lighter 480p file, or as MP3 audio. Paste a dailymotion.com/video/… link or a dai.ly short link above. It handles long videos, from news reports and dramas to full matches and documentaries.
Quick answer: copy the video link → paste above → Download → Download HD or the 480p Download.
How Dailymotion streams videos
Dailymotion delivers videos with HLS: each video is split into short segments, with one playlist per quality. The player picks a quality that fits your connection. For a typical upload, Dailymotion offers:
| Quality | Resolution |
|---|---|
| 240p | 426×240 |
| 380p | 640×360 |
| 480p | 848×480 |
| 720p | 1280×720 |
| 1080p | 1920×1080 (when uploaded in Full HD) |
VidMate takes the segments of the quality you choose and joins them into one MP4 on the fly, without re-encoding the picture. You get the same quality Dailymotion’s player shows at that level, in a file any device can play.
Supported Dailymotion links
| Link | Example | Works |
|---|---|---|
| Video page | dailymotion.com/video/x8abc12 | Yes |
| Short link | dai.ly/x8abc12 | Yes |
| Embedded player URL | dailymotion.com/embed/video/x8abc12 | Yes |
| Channel or playlist | dailymotion.com/username | No |
Links from other sites are refused on this page with a pointer to the right VidMate downloader.
Download a Dailymotion video step by step
On a phone
- Open the video in the Dailymotion app or website.
- Tap Share, then Copy link (the app copies a
dai.lylink). - Open VidMate in your browser and paste it above.
- Tap Download, then choose Download HD (best quality) or Download (480p).
- Android saves to Files › Downloads; on iPhone open Files › Downloads and choose Share › Save Video.
On a computer
Copy the address from the browser bar while the video page is open and paste it here. Videos embedded on news sites usually have a Dailymotion logo in the player; click it to open the video on dailymotion.com and copy that address.
Size matters for long videos
Dailymotion hosts much longer videos than TikTok or Instagram. Here’s what to expect per hour of video:
| Button | Resolution | Approx. size per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Download HD | 1080p | 1.2–2 GB |
| Download HD (720p uploads) | 720p | 600 MB–1 GB |
| Download | 480p | 300–500 MB |
| Download MP3 | audio, 192 kbps | about 85 MB |
On mobile data, the 480p button is the sensible choice; on a phone screen the difference is hard to see. For watching on a TV or laptop, take HD over Wi-Fi.
Dailymotion audio as MP3
Talk shows, lectures, news bulletins and Qawwali recordings often only need the sound. Download MP3 converts the audio to a 192 kbps MP3 that plays everywhere and is a fraction of the video’s size.
If a Dailymotion download fails
| Problem | Reason | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| “Private or unavailable” | Private, password-protected or removed | Check it plays in a private browser window |
| “Not available in your country” | Geo-blocked by the uploader | Not fixable from our side |
| Download stops part-way | Connection dropped during a large file | Use Wi-Fi, or the 480p version |
| No size shown in the browser | Segments are joined live | Normal; let it finish |
| Expired buttons | 10-minute limit to start the download | Paste the link again; a started download continues |
Copyright on Dailymotion
Much of Dailymotion is uploaded by TV channels and studios. Download for personal offline viewing where your local law allows, and never re-upload full episodes or matches.
Want short clips instead? Try the Twitch clip downloader.
Why this Dailymotion downloader handles long videos well
Dailymotion hosts full episodes, matches and documentaries. This Dailymotion downloader streams the file to you while it joins the HLS segments, so even an hour-long video starts downloading right away. You download Dailymotion videos as one Dailymotion MP4, with no re-encoding.
A Dailymotion video downloader for data-saving
Pick 1080p for TV viewing, or the 480p file to save mobile data. For talk shows and news, Dailymotion to MP3 keeps only the sound. Short dai.ly links work too.
Checklist
- The video must play without a password or login.
- Use Wi-Fi for long HD files.
- Paste one video link at a time.
The Dailymotion video downloader is free and stores nothing on our server.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download long Dailymotion videos like full episodes?
Yes. Length isn't limited. A one-hour 1080p video can be 1–2 GB, so the download takes as long as your connection needs; the 480p version is much smaller.
Do dai.ly short links work?
Yes. VidMate follows dai.ly links to the full video page automatically.
Why does Dailymotion download as one MP4 when it streams in parts?
Dailymotion uses HLS streaming, splitting each video into small segments. VidMate joins them into one MP4 while it sends the file to you.
Can I download private or password-protected videos?
No. Only public videos that play without logging in or entering a password are supported.
Why does the download start slowly?
VidMate joins the segments as they arrive, so the browser may not show a total size at first. The download still completes normally.
Can I download a whole Dailymotion playlist or channel?
No. Paste one video link at a time.
Is the Dailymotion downloader free for long videos?
Yes. The Dailymotion downloader has no length limit and no fee.
What is the best format to download Dailymotion videos?
MP4. The Dailymotion video downloader joins the HLS stream into one Dailymotion MP4 that plays everywhere.