Steps for iPhone and iPad
You need Safari on iOS 13 or later. iPad works the same way. There is nothing to install.
- In Safari, open the video on xhamster.com.
- Tap the address bar and copy the address.
- Paste it into the box at the top of this page and tap the button.
- Wait for the list of qualities. Each one shows an approximate size.
- Tap a quality. A progress bar shows in the page.
- If Safari asks "Do you want to download?", tap Download.
- When the bar reaches 100%, the MP4 is saved to Files > Downloads.
Keep Safari open on this page until it reaches 100%. If you close the tab early, the download stops and has to start again.
The shortcut on iPhone
Instead of copy and paste, edit the address. On the video page, tap Safari's address bar, change xhamster.com to xhamstervideodownloader.cc and tap Go. The same video opens here, ready to save.
- Before:
https://xhamster.com/videos/some-name-xhAbC12 - After:
https://xhamstervideodownloader.cc/videos/some-name-xhAbC12
On a country address such as de.xhamster.com, or a mirror address such as xhamster2.com, copy the link and paste it into the box instead.
Where the video goes: Files > Downloads
Safari saves the MP4 to the Files app, in the Downloads folder. To find it:
- Open the Files app.
- Tap Browse.
- Open the Downloads folder. Depending on your Safari settings, it sits under iCloud Drive or On My iPhone (On My iPad).
- Tap the MP4 to play it.
Save the video to Photos
To keep the video with your other clips in the Photos app, move it from Files:
- Open the MP4 in Files > Downloads.
- Tap the Share button.
- Tap Save Video.
- Open Photos. The video is in your library with your recent items.
Once it is in Photos, you can delete the copy in Files to free up space.
Choosing a quality on iPhone
iPhones and iPads hold the whole file in memory until the download finishes. A long video in 1080p can fail if your device has little free memory.
For long videos, pick 720p or 480p. They look sharp on a phone screen and need far less memory. Short clips in 1080p are much less likely to hit the limit.
| Quality | Rough size per minute | 10-minute video |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | about 15–30 MB | about 150–300 MB |
| 720p | about 6–12 MB | about 60–120 MB |
| 480p | about 3–5 MB | about 30–50 MB |
These ranges vary by video. The result page shows the estimate for the actual video. The HD quality guide has more on picking a quality.
If it doesn't work on iPhone
- Make sure the link is one video page, not a profile, channel, category, search or playlist page.
- Private, removed, paid or premium videos and VR videos can't be saved.
- If the download stops partway, pick a lower quality and tap again. It starts from the beginning.
- Use Safari. Other browsers on iPhone may handle downloads differently.
More fixes are in the troubleshooting checklist.
Questions
Where do downloaded videos go on iPhone?
Safari saves them to the Files app, in the Downloads folder. From there, tap Share > Save Video to move one into Photos.
Does it work on iPad?
Yes. Safari on iPad works the same way, and the MP4 goes to Files > Downloads.
Do I need to install an app?
No. Everything runs in Safari, with no app, no extension and no account. See how it works without an app.
Why did a long 1080p download fail on my iPhone?
The whole file is held in memory until the end, and a long HD video can need more than is free. Choose 720p or 480p and try again.
Which iOS version do I need?
iOS 13 or later, using Safari.