Xiaohongshu Video Downloader

Download short-form videos from Xiaohongshu's explore page as 1080p MP4, and save recommendation notes as WebP images.

Why people download Xiaohongshu content

Xiaohongshu, also known as Little Red Book or XHS, is a vibrant social platform where users share inspiration through visual content. Many people want to save videos and images from Xiaohongshu for offline reference, study, or sharing with friends who aren't on the platform. Common reasons include:

  • Saving outfit ideas and product looks from fashion and beauty notes, so you can compare later without scrolling.
  • Collecting travel itineraries and destination photos from user-generated guides; a single note might have multiple images showing a hotel or restaurant.
  • Archiving tutorials or recipes that you want to follow step-by-step without an internet connection.
  • Preserving inspiring quotes or art from visual exploration, especially when the original creator might delete their note.
  • Building a personal inspiration library from the explore page's endless scroll of recommendations (种草).

The ability to store content locally also helps bypass any future regional restrictions or network issues, giving you permanent access to the material you value.

What you can save with this Xiaohongshu downloader

Our tool lets you download the primary visual media from any public note on Xiaohongshu. This includes:

  • Videos: Saved as MP4 files, up to 1080p full HD. Most short-form videos on XHS are encoded in H.264, ensuring broad compatibility across devices. You get the same stream you'd see in the app.
  • Images: Downloaded as either JPG or WebP, depending on the original format. Xiaohongshu serves photos in high-quality WebP by default, but we convert to JPG for wider support if needed. Resolution matches what's available in-app (commonly 1080p or original camera export).

What is NOT included in a download?

When you download a note, you receive only the media files – not the surrounding metadata. The following elements are not part of the download:

  • The note's text caption or description.
  • Comments (评论) from other users.
  • Like (点赞) and collect (收藏) counts.
  • Interactive buttons or links.
  • User profile information or cover page.

If you need those, you'll need to view the note online. Our tool focuses strictly on the visual assets.

Example — Suppose you find a note titled "种草这件法式连衣裙" (a recommendation for a French-style dress) containing three images and one short video. Using this downloader, you'll receive:

  1. image_1.webp (or .jpg)
  2. image_2.webp
  3. image_3.webp
  4. video.mp4 (max 1080p)

The filenames are generated from the order in the note. You can rename them as you like.

Limits, restrictions, and what it can NOT do

While our downloader works for the vast majority of public content, there are important limitations you should understand:

  • Private notes and accounts: We cannot access notes that are set to private or belong to a locked profile. No login bypass is attempted – honest tools respect user privacy.
  • Region-blocked content: If a note is only available in certain countries (e.g., mainland China only) and you're outside that region, the download may fail because the server rejects your request. Using a VPN may help, but we can't control that.
  • Age-restricted material: Xiaohongshu sometimes labels content as 18+ (e.g., some skincare or medical discussions). Our downloader will not attempt to verify age or circumvent these restrictions.
  • Login requirement: Although most public notes do not require login, some creators have enabled a setting that forces visitors to log in to view their full content. In those rare cases, the download will not work until you log in via the official app or site. Our tool does not handle authentication.
  • Temporary errors: Xiaohongshu occasionally updates their content delivery network (CDN) URLs. If you encounter an error, try again later – platform changes may be transient.

We deliberately do not claim to download anything beyond what is legally and technically feasible. No DRM removal, no account actions, no content alteration. This ensures the tool remains reliable for legitimate offline archiving.

Summary of capabilities

Feature Supported?
Public video notes (1080p MP4) Yes
Public image galleries (WebP/JPG) Yes
Private/age-restricted/geo-locked No
Metadata (text, comments, likes) No
Batch download entire user feeds No

For any note that is openly accessible on Xiaohongshu, our downloader provides the cleanest copy of the visual media you can find – without tracking, ads, or watermarking. Use it to curate your own offline collection of inspiration from the world of 种草.

Looking for something else? If you also need to save from other sites, try our Bilibili Video Downloader, Douyin Downloader or Instagram Downloader.

Why use this Xiaohongshu downloader

  • Download from Any Note. Fetch videos and images attached to any Xiaohongshu note, including those on the explore page, in original 1080p MP4 or high-res JPG.
  • High-Resolution Image Sets. Save multiple images from a note as WebP or PNG, preserving the original quality and aspect ratio for offline viewing.
  • Short-Form Video Saving. Capture short-form videos (up to 1080p) from recommendation feeds, with MP4 format and original bitrate.
  • Batch Download Collections. Download all media from a user's collected notes or your own likes, with format options MP4, JPG, and PNG.
  • Explore Page Extraction. Extract video and image content directly from the explore page without needing to open each note individually.

Supported Xiaohongshu formats

FormatQualityNotes
MP4Up to 1080pH.264+AAC; works in every player
WebPOriginalLossy or lossless; common for images
JPEGOriginalStandard image format; high compatibility
PNGOriginalLossless; used for screenshots and graphics

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What video quality does OrbitDownloader support for Xiaohongshu videos?
    Videos from Xiaohongshu are typically available in MP4 format up to 1080p. Images from notes can be saved as JPG or PNG. OrbitDownloader extracts the highest available quality from the platform.
  • Can I download images from Xiaohongshu notes with text overlays?
    Yes, OrbitDownloader can save images from notes, including those with text overlays. You can choose to download individual images or all images in a note. Note that text overlays are part of the image itself.
  • Do I need to log in to download content from Xiaohongshu?
    No, most Xiaohongshu notes are publicly accessible and can be downloaded without login. However, private or age-restricted content may require authentication. OrbitDownloader works with public content only.
  • Can I download Xiaohongshu videos from the mobile app?
    OrbitDownloader is a desktop tool. To download Xiaohongshu videos from your phone, you must copy the link and paste it into the downloader on your computer. There is no mobile app yet.
  • Is it legal to download Xiaohongshu content for personal use?
    Downloading for personal offline viewing is generally considered fair use. However, redistributing or reusing content without permission may violate Xiaohongshu's Terms of Service. Always respect creators' rights.
  • Can I download multiple notes from a collection (收藏) at once?
    Xiaohongshu users can organize notes into collections (收藏). OrbitDownloader does not support batch downloads of entire collections yet. You need to download each note individually.
  • Can I extract audio from Xiaohongshu videos?
    Yes, OrbitDownloader can extract audio from downloaded Xiaohongshu videos in MP3 format. However, pure audio-only notes are not common; most videos have accompanying visuals.
  • Why does my Xiaohongshu download fail with a 'link not supported' error?
    Ensure you are using the direct link to a specific note (e.g., xiaohongshu.com/discovery/item/...). The explore page or user profile URLs are not supported. Also, check that the note is not private or deleted.

How It Works

  • 1
    Copy the note link. On mobile, navigate to the note on the Explore page or feed, tap the share icon (arrow), then select 'Copy Link'. On desktop, copy the URL directly from the address bar.
  • 2
    Paste into OrbitDownloader. Go to OrbitDownloader's website or open the app, paste the copied link into the input field, and let the tool analyze the note's media content.
  • 3
    Choose format and quality. For videos, select MP4 with a resolution up to 1080p. For images, choose between JPG, PNG, or WebP. The tool auto-detects which formats are available.
  • 4
    Download the file. Click the Download button and save the file to your device. The process respects original quality and requires no login for most notes.

Troubleshooting

  • Short-form videos on the explore page often use HEVC codec in a standard MP4 container, causing playback failures on older devices or browsers.
    Use a downloader that transcodes to H.264 AVC during download, or configure ffmpeg to re-encode the video stream to H.264 for compatibility.
  • High-resolution images from multi-image notes are served as compressed WebP files, losing quality compared to the original JPEG/PNG sources.
    Parse the note's JSON data to extract original image URLs (usually containing 'origin' or 'source' parameters) and download those directly instead of the displayed versions.
  • Some note creators enable dynamic URL rotation for image hotlink protection, causing download links to expire within minutes.
    Load the note in a browser and capture the CDN image URLs while the page is open; these static links remain valid longer and can be downloaded without rejection.
  • Livestream replays on Xiaohongshu are delivered as fragmented MPEG-DASH streams, which cannot be directly saved as a single video file.
    Use a tool like yt-dlp or a custom script to download all DASH segments and merge them into a continuous MP4 file using ffmpeg.

Respect Xiaohongshu's terms of service: only download content you own or have explicit permission to use. Unauthorized downloading may violate copyright laws.

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