Download fundamentals
How video downloaders work: from page URL to file
See how a downloader turns a public page link into a file: the three stages, what ClapClip online saves at 1280×720 and 300 seconds, and why links fail.
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How video downloads work
Learn how yt-dlp parsing works, what MP4 and MP3 mean, why download links expire, and how to choose between online and desktop workflows.
Formats and quality
MP4 vs MP3: which format should you choose?
MP4, WebM or MP3? Compare containers, audio-only output, merge vs transcode, and the real online limits: 1280×720, 300 seconds, no byte cap.
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Why download links expire: 403, 404 and CORS
A playable video can still fail to download. Learn why media URLs expire, what 403, 404 and CORS mean, and how long ClapClip's task and save links last.
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ClapClip online: 720p, 300 seconds, no account
What ClapClip online saves: the opening 300 seconds at up to 1280×720, in MP4, WebM or MP3, with no account, credits or media byte cap.
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How to download a TikTok video (public posts)
Download a public TikTok video step by step: which links work, why requests fail, and the rules — 1280×720, 300 seconds, MP4, WebM or MP3.
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