SEO guide
Invalid video link preview — fix
Fix invalid link preview errors — URL shape, public access, and platform-specific link formats on PasteGrab.
SEO guide
Fix invalid link preview errors — URL shape, public access, and platform-specific link formats on PasteGrab.
Overview
Invalid preview means yt-dlp could not resolve the URL — wrong link shape, private content, or expired short link.
Use direct post permalinks: tiktok.com/@user/video/ID, instagram.com/reel/ID, v.redd.it needs parent reddit.com post.
Profile pages, search results, and story highlight grids are not valid download URLs.
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Public link required
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Format presets
Free
Core downloads
How it works
Share → Copy link from the post itself.
Must play without logging in.
Open vm.tiktok.com in browser first if needed.
Paste clean URL — extra params usually OK.
Benefits
Reel permalink required — not /p/ photo-only posts.
Refresh share link; post may be deleted.
Open the video, copy from there.
Features
See /learn/how-to-choose-download-quality for preset advice.
Compare MP4, MP3, and WebM in our format guides.
Use /download/{platform} for host-specific FAQs.
Output
Format mismatches cause many perceived failures. Switch presets before re-previewing the link.
Best quality for combined audio/video. MP3 when you only need sound. 720p on slow connections.
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| Best quality | Highest streams from the public page. |
| MP4 | Standard video output. |
| MP3 | Audio-only when video track fails. |
| 720p | Smaller files on mobile networks. |
| Smallest file | Compact reference downloads. |
Devices
Test in Chrome or Safari incognito with extensions disabled.
On mobile, confirm downloads are allowed in browser site settings.
Disable ad blockers temporarily on PasteGrab.
Use Share → Copy link from the source app.
Same workflow as phone — paste in browser.
Support
Reel permalink required — not /p/ photo-only posts.
Refresh share link; post may be deleted.
Open the video, copy from there.
Out of scope — public only.
FAQ
Tools
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Learn
Educational guides on formats, quality, codecs, and audio for download workflows.