How-to Guides
Step-by-step tutorials to help you get the most out of DownAria.
Quick Start
Get started with DownAria in 3 simple steps
Copy URL
Copy the video URL from any supported platform (TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
Paste & Extract
Paste the URL in DownAria. The platform is auto-detected. Click Extract to fetch available formats.
Download
Choose your preferred quality and click Download. The file will be saved to your device.
Cookie Setup
How to add cookies for private content
Get Your Cookie
Log into the platform in your browser. Open DevTools (F12) → Application → Cookies. Copy the cookie values.
Add to DownAria
Go to Settings → Cookies tab. Select the platform and paste your cookie string.
Supported Formats
Raw string (name=value; name2=value2), Netscape format, or JSON format are all supported.
⚠️ Cookies are encrypted and stored locally. Never share your cookies with others.
API Keys
Using API keys for higher rate limits
Get an API Key
Register an account and go to your profile to generate an API key.
Use in Requests
Add the X-API-Key header to your API requests for higher rate limits (100 req/min vs 15 req/min).
Keep it Secret
Never share your API key. Regenerate it immediately if compromised.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and how to fix them
❌ Download fails with "Private Content"
✅ Add your cookie for that platform in Settings → Cookies.
❌ Extraction takes too long
✅ Extended extractors (YouTube, SoundCloud) may take longer. Wait up to 30 seconds.
❌ "No Media Found" error
✅ The content may be deleted, or the URL format is not supported. Try the direct post URL.
❌ Rate limit exceeded
✅ Wait a minute and try again, or use an API key for higher limits.
❌ Video has no audio
✅ Some platforms separate video/audio. Use the merge feature or download the combined format.
Supported Platforms
15+ platforms via native and extended extractors