MediaRift currently supports 11 platforms: YouTube (Videos & Shorts), Instagram (Reels & public posts), TikTok, Facebook (public videos & Reels), X / Twitter, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Reddit, Twitch clips, Dailymotion, and Pinterest video pins. We only process public links that you own or have explicit permission to access.

Yes. MediaRift is 100% free to try. Anonymous visitors get a daily quota while we are in beta. We do not require credit cards, trial subscriptions, or sign-ups to convert public media.

Most media downloaders monetize via deceptive ad networks, installing unwanted browser extensions or redirecting users through adware loops. MediaRift was engineered as a professional, developer-grade utility: one paste field, one honest convert button, and one direct download.

MP3 is an audio-only format that discards video to save storage space and bandwidth. It plays universally on all phones, car head units, smart speakers, and offline MP3 players. MP4 contains both high-definition video and synchronized audio, ideal for tutorials, workout reels, and talks.

192 kbps is our recommended default because it strikes the perfect balance between high acoustic clarity and compact file weight (~7MB per 5-minute song). 128 kbps is best for voice lectures and podcasts. 320 kbps is the audiophile maximum for deep bass, studio instrumentation, and DJ mixes.

Yes, provided the original video was filmed and published in 4K (2160p) and the host platform exposes the 4K stream (such as YouTube and Vimeo). MediaRift never synthesizes fake 4K pixels—we inspect the source manifest and offer authentic heights up to 2160p.

M4A downloads the raw AAC audio stream directly from the platform CDN without converting it through ffmpeg. This bypasses the processing queue for instant downloads with zero acoustic generational loss.

Social media sites frequently alter their internal HTML layouts, stream authentication tokens, and bot defenses. Our automated monitors test and patch scrapers continually. If an extraction stumbles on a beta site, retry the link or choose original quality.

No. MediaRift strictly operates on publicly available media. We do not accept user credentials, bypass Instagram 'Close Friends' gates, or extract member-only Patreon/YouTube content.

All generated media files are kept in temporary storage for exactly six hours. After six hours, the media file is permanently deleted from disk and the download link expires. Be sure to save your converted file to your local device immediately.

Your conversion history is stored 100% locally on your own device using browser localStorage. We do not track your downloads into a centralized user profile or share your links with third parties.

Ensure you copied the entire URL including https://. Also make sure the domain is on our supported platform list. Links to search pages, channel homepages, or playlists are not supported—paste the direct video or track post URL.

Some mobile browsers or aggressive pop-up blockers restrict automated file downloads. In your conversion card or in the History panel, click the 'Download again' or 'Copy download link' button to trigger the save directly.

Yes. Unlike naive downloaders that grab separate video-only streams (resulting in silent 1080p video), MediaRift seamlessly multiplexes the best available video track and audio track into a single universally compatible H.264/AAC MP4 container.