How to Download Rednote (Xiaohongshu) Videos [5 Ways]

Rednote (Xiaoshongshu/小红书), a popular Chinese social media app, surged to the top of free apps on both Apple Store and Google Play Store during potential "TikTok Ban" period. "TikTok refugees" make the app an unique platform for Chinese and American to interact with each other in a kind and warm way.

Everyone can explore tons of interesting notes, images and videos on rednote. More than enjoying fantastic content online, some users hope to download rednote videos for offline watching or personal use.

Well, how to download videos from rednote? Here are 5 working ways that let you save a rednote video without quality loss.

Disclaimer: Please DO NOT download rednote videos for any commercial or illegal use. You will be involved in copyright infringement if re-using the video without permission.

Way 1. Download Rednote Videos via Built-in Share Feature

Rednote offers an option to save videos from rednote to your mobile devices directly. It is not presented as a download icon but hidden as a part of share feature.

Here's a step-by-step guide of how to download rednote videos natively.

1. Open rednote app. Search for the video you want to download.
2. Tap on the Share icon and select Save to album.
3. Now, check the video in the Photos or Gallery app.

You have noticed that the rednote logo and username are added as a watermark on the downloads. What's more, not all videos can be downloaded because the video owner doesn't give the permission.

Way 2. Download Rednote Videos with Online Video Downloader

Annoyed by watermark? Web-based rednote video downloader offers a reliable solution to download rednote video without watermark.

DLBunny is tested as an available service for xiaohongshu/rednote video download on computers and mobiles. It can be also used to download any video and picture from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube etc., with high quality.

Here's how to download rednote videos using DLBunny.

1. Visit dlbunny.com in your browser. Select the platform as rednote.

2. Play a rednote video. On computer, directly copy and paste the URL in the address bar. If you are using the app, tap on Share > Copy link.

3. Enter the verification code and click Download.

4. After the video is successfully parsed, select a version and click download.

5. Now, save the rednote video to your device.

Actually, most free online rednote video downloader or xiaohongshu video downloader services put ads everywhere. The ads not only slow down the loading process but may cause privacy issues. Although DLBunny is proven to be safe, you can try other solutions if you are bothered with the ads.

Way 3. Download Rednote Videos with Rednote Video Download App

Alternative to online services, rednote video downloader app is introduced as a powerful tool to download videos from rednote without watermark.

XHS Downloader, the highly-rated app, keeps focus on downloading videos and multiple images from rednote. It enables you to quickly save desired rednote videos offline while removing watermark and preserving high quality. It also allows you to customize the preferences, like video quality, format and more.

Now, install XHS Downloader on your phone and use it to rip video from rednote.

1. Open the app. Copy and paste a rednote video link.
2. Tap on the Download button and the app will parse the link.
3. Select video and tap on Download button.

Notice: The app is only available on Android and no similar apps are found for iOS devices. Sometimes, the app doesn’t work and gives an error message that it can’t recognize the video link.

Way 4. Download Rednote Videos with Browser Developer Tools

Actually, online rednote video downloader and app probably face the risk of sudden shut down for security and copyright issues. If you want to download a rednote video rednote safely without third-party tools or installations, it is a good idea to use web developers tools for browsers to save a video from xiaohongshu.com via the source URL.

All mainstream browsers build in web developers tool that enables you to view and edit resources of a web page. Let's take Chrome as example. Then, follow the steps below to find out the special link for the video you want to download from rednote.

1. Head to xiaohongshu.com and log in your account.

2. Play the video you want to download.

3. Press F12 to open developer tools. Go to Network > Media.

4. Refresh the page and then the .mp4 video link will be shown.

5. Copy the link and paste it into another tab.

6. Right click on the video and select "Save video as..." to download the video to your device.

Using Developers Tools, you can download rednote videos without watermark totally safely and don't need to worry about service not working issue. However, it also has some limitations:

• It is a bit complicated for beginners.
• It only works on computer.

Way 5. Download Rednote Videos by Screen Recording

Screen recording is a preferred solution to download rednote videos as well. On one hand, it can perfectly save a video from rednote. On the other hand, it can record rednote live for later watching.

Both iOS and Android devices have the built-in screen recorder to record rednote videos and live streams. For people who frequently use the web version, iTop Screen Recorder shows off the ability to record anything on your PC screen. You can use it to screen record a rednote video or live and a note with full comments.

iTop Screen Recorder leverages the industry-leading techniques to screen record online videos with audio while keeping original quality. An Enhanced Mode is automatically activated to bypass encryption and screen record protected videos without black screen.

Also, it allows you to record any video and live stream with no time limit. Besides, it features device recording to help you cast phone to PC and record your phone screen with no hassle. Using the screen recorder, you can not only save rednote videos offline, but create a tutorial about how to create a rednote account, how to post a note/start a live on rednote and so on.

iTop Screen Recorder is a 100% free screen recorder for PC. With an intuitive interface, you can record rednote videos and lives with no guesswork.

How to Record Rednote Videos/Lives with iTop Screen Recorder

Step 1. Download and install iTop Screen Recorder on your PC.

Step 2. Visit xiaohongshu.com or open the app on your mobile device. Log in your account.

Step 3. Launch iTop Screen Recorder. Go to Record > Screen. Select the recording area, full screen, part of screen or a window.

If you want to mirror and record phone screen, go to Device and select iOS or Android. Follow the on-screen instruction to connect your phone with PC.

Step 4. Play the video or live you want to record. Click the REC button in iTop Screen Recorder to start recording.

Step 5. Click Done button on the mini control to stop recording.

Your recording is saved to Files > Video. From here, you can access to the video editor to trim, crop screen recording and make other edits if needed.

Conclusion

Downloading videos from rednote/xiaohongshu is not a hard task. The app allows you to save the video with a watermark to your device. If you want to download rednote video without watermark, you'd better make use of third-party online downloaders or apps. And, screen recorder is the best choice when you want to save a live stream or a video with comments on rednote. Depending on your needs and pick out the most appropriate way to download rednote videos.