WeChat Video Downloader Online — Save Weixin Article Videos in 1080p (Free)

The short answer

The WeChat Video Downloader on Fah Swe Tools saves videos from WeChat (Weixin) Official Account articles — links that start with mp.weixin.qq.com/s/ — as an MP4 in the original quality (up to 1080p), a smaller 480p copy, or audio-only MP3 / M4A. Tencent Video (v.qq.com) links work too, including Tencent Video players embedded inside WeChat articles.

WeChat Channels (视频号) links — the ones that look like weixin.qq.com/sph/… — cannot be downloaded by this or any other website. Channels videos are encrypted and only play inside the WeChat app. When you paste one, the tool tells you so clearly and shows the video's title and author, instead of spinning forever or handing you a broken file.

What works and what doesn't

Works:

• Videos inside WeChat articles (https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/…) — every quality WeChat offers for that video, usually 1080p (超清) and 480p (流畅).
• Tencent Video embeds inside articles — many news accounts (for example CCTV News, 央视新闻) embed a Tencent Video player; the tool detects it and downloads it.
• Tencent Video links (https://v.qq.com/x/page/…) — up to 720p for most public clips.
• Audio only — MP3 or M4A from any of the above, handy for interviews, speeches, and announcements.

Does not work:

• Channels (视频号) share links (weixin.qq.com/sph/… or channels.weixin.qq.com/…) — encrypted, app-only playback.
• Moments (朋友圈) posts — tied to your personal account and friend list.
• Videos sent in private or group chats — they never have a public web address.

How to copy the right link from WeChat

1. Open the WeChat article that contains the video.
2. Tap the ··· menu in the top-right corner.
3. Choose Copy Link (复制链接). The link should start with https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/.
4. If you only have a Channels video, check whether the account also published it in an article — many news and brand accounts post the same clip in both places. The article version is downloadable.

Step-by-step: download a WeChat article video

1. Open the WeChat Video Downloader (Bangla: /bn/media/wechat-download).
2. Paste the mp.weixin.qq.com/s/… link and tap Fetch.
3. The article title, the video cover, and the available qualities appear — for example 1080p (Full HD) · Video + Audio and 480p.
4. Pick a quality (or Audio only (MP3)) and tap Download.
5. Save the file. It is named after the article title, and the server copy is deleted automatically within 24 hours.

No signup, no app install, and it works the same on Android, iPhone, and desktop browsers.

Why WeChat Channels (视频号) videos can't be downloaded

When you open a Channels share link in a normal browser, WeChat shows only a preview: the cover image, the caption, like counts, and a message saying "可前往微信观看此内容" — "go to WeChat to watch this content". The web page never receives the video itself.

Behind that, Channels videos are encrypted: WeChat scrambles the start of each video file and only the WeChat app holds the key to unscramble it during playback. A website receives no key and no playable file, so there is nothing to download. Tools that claim otherwise either require you to log in with your WeChat account, install a program that intercepts the WeChat desktop app's traffic, or route your link through paid third-party services — all things we deliberately avoid for your privacy.

What you can do instead:

• Look for the same video in the account's Official Account articles and use that link.
• Save it inside WeChat with Favorite (收藏) so you can rewatch it in the app.
• If the video is your own, download the original from the Channels creator platform (视频号助手) on desktop.

Quality, size, and formats

WeChat stores each article video in a few versions. The tool shows exactly what exists — it never labels a 480p file as "HD":

• Original / Best quality — the highest version, usually 1080p.
• 1080p (Full HD) and 480p — direct MP4 files with sound, no merging needed, so they download fast.
• Audio only (M4A / MP3) — extracted from the best version.

WeChat also keeps smaller H.265 copies for its own app. They don't play on every phone or editor, so the tool offers the widely compatible H.264 versions instead.

Common messages and what they mean

• "This is a WeChat Channels (视频号) link…" — you pasted a Channels link. See the section above; look for the article version instead.
• "No downloadable video was found in this WeChat article" — the article has only text and images, or the video is an embedded Channels card.
• "WeChat asked for a verification check" — WeChat temporarily wanted a captcha. Wait a few minutes and try again.
• "URL host is not allowed for wechat" — the link isn't a WeChat or Tencent Video address. Copy the link from WeChat again with ··· → Copy Link.

Lawful and respectful use

Only download videos you have the right to use — your own content, material shared with you for that purpose, or public content used within fair use / fair dealing for commentary, study, or archiving in your country. Credit the original account when you reuse a clip.

Frequently asked questions

Is the WeChat video downloader free?

Yes. No signup, no watermark added, and files are deleted from the server within 24 hours.

What video quality do I get?

The same quality WeChat serves for that article video — usually up to 1080p Full HD, with a smaller 480p option.

Can I download WeChat Channels (视频号) videos?

No. Channels videos are encrypted and only play inside the WeChat app, so no website can download them from a share link. Use the article version of the video if the account published one.

Can I download a video someone sent me in a WeChat chat?

No. Chat videos have no public web address. Ask the sender to share the original file another way.

Can I get only the audio from a WeChat video?

Yes. Choose Audio only (MP3) or Audio only (M4A) after tapping Fetch.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. It runs in any mobile browser — copy the link in WeChat, open fahswetools.com in Chrome or Safari, paste, and download.

Are Tencent Video (v.qq.com) links supported?

Yes, both direct v.qq.com links and Tencent Video players embedded in WeChat articles.

Related tools

For other platforms, use the YouTube Video Downloader (real 4K/8K), the TikTok Video Downloader (prefers no-watermark streams), or the Instagram Downloader. Already have the video file and just need the sound? Use Extract Audio (MP3), or turn a clip into a GIF with Video to GIF.

Try it now

Paste your WeChat article link at fahswetools.com/media/wechat-download — free, private, and clear about what WeChat allows.