Why is there no save button on the desktop version of WeChat Channels?

WeChat simply does not offer one there. Copying the link and pasting it on this page is the way to get the file on a computer.

Do I need to log in to WeChat or create an account?

Neither. Paste a link and it works.

How do I save it to my phone gallery?

After the download starts, press and hold the video and choose Save to gallery. iPhone users can check the notes at the bottom of the page for where the file lands.

Yes. There is a daily limit on how many links you can process, which is plenty for normal use.

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Save any WeChat Channels video — just paste the link

Download videos without a watermark, right in the browser on your phone or computer. No software, no account.

Open the video in WeChat, tap the share icon and choose Copy Link — same steps on phone and on desktop.

How to save a WeChat Channels video in three steps

1
Copy the link
Open the video in WeChat, tap Share, then Copy Link.
2
Paste it here
Drop the link into the box above and press the button. It takes a few seconds.
3
Save it
Click Download on desktop, or press and hold the video on your phone to save it to your gallery.

Why use SnapAny for WeChat Channels

Works on desktop
WeChat Channels has no save button on a computer, so most people end up screen recording. Paste the link here and download the real file instead.
No watermark
You get the original frames, with nothing stamped over them.
No extension needed
It is a web page. Nothing to install, nothing to sign up for.
Phone and computer alike
The same page works in a mobile browser and a desktop browser.
Original quality
You get the file as it was uploaded, not a re-compressed copy.
Nothing is kept
We do not store the links you paste or the videos behind them.