Paste a TED talk link above to save the full talk as an MP4 video, or pull just the MP3 audio to listen like a podcast. This TED Talks downloader reads the page and saves the talk in your browser — no app, no login, and no watermark.
Watch as video, or listen as audio
TED talks are made to be revisited, so two formats cover most needs:
- MP4 video: keep the full talk in HD for offline viewing, a classroom, or a commute without data.
- MP3 audio: save just the voice to listen on the go, the way many people prefer their talks — like a podcast episode.
Made for offline learning
TED publishes its talks under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) licence, which allows sharing for personal, non-commercial use with attribution. That makes saving a talk for study, a lesson, or your own reference straightforward — keep a copy to rewatch, quote in notes, or play in a workshop where Wi-Fi can't be trusted.
Supported formats & quality
| Type | Options |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 480p · 720p HD · 1080p (TED publishes high-quality video) |
| Video format | MP4 (H.264) — plays on every device, no conversion needed |
| Audio only | MP3 — the talk as a listen-anywhere audio file |
| Works with | ted.com talk pages and TED videos embedded elsewhere |
Download a TED talk by link
Everything works from the talk URL. The conversion to MP4 happens automatically when you click Download, so there's no separate TED-to-MP4 converter to run. Saving educational clips from elsewhere too? Try our Vimeo video downloader, Dailymotion video downloader or the all-purpose online video downloader.
How to copy a TED talk link
- Open the talk on ted.com (or wherever it's embedded).
- Copy the page URL from your browser's address bar, or use the talk's Share button.
- Paste it into the box at the top of this page.
- Pick MP4 video or MP3 audio and click Download.
On Android, iPhone & PC
- Android: the file saves to your Downloads folder.
- iPhone/iPad: Safari saves it to Files; choose "Save to Photos" for the video.
- Windows/Mac: the file downloads straight to your computer.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a TED talk?
Copy the talk link, paste it in the box above, choose MP4 or MP3, and click Download.
Can I download a TED talk as MP3?
Yes. Choose the MP3 option to save just the audio and listen like a podcast.
Is it legal to download a TED talk?
TED talks are published under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) licence for personal, non-commercial use with attribution. Keep your use within those terms.
What quality can I download?
Up to 1080p, depending on what TED serves for that talk — we list every option available.
How do I convert a TED talk to MP4?
You don't need a separate converter — the video you download is already an MP4.
Does it work for talks embedded on other sites?
Yes. Paste the page link and we find the TED video on it.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It runs in your phone's browser and saves to Downloads or Files — no app required.
Is it free?
Completely free, with no account and no watermark added.
