How to download Rutube videos to your computer
Rutube streams video as many small chunks, so Save as… in the browser won't work. Top Video Downloader assembles the stream into one ordinary MP4 file that any player can open.
Download Top Video Downloader
Free: 10 downloads a day up to 720p, no ads. 4K and unlimited downloads come with a subscription or credits.
Step by step
- 1
Open the video on rutube.ru and copy the page address or the link from Share.
- 2
Paste the link into Top Video Downloader and click Check formats.
- 3
Pick a quality, or Audio only for an MP3.
- 4
Click Add to queue and wait for the status to change to Done.
Which links work
- rutube.ru/video/… — a video link
Good to know
Long shows and webinars
Recordings that run for hours weigh several gigabytes. If you only need the talk, choose Audio only; the MP3 is dozens of times smaller.
Paid and restricted videos
The app doesn't bypass paywalls or access limits: you can download what is open for viewing.
Questions
What format are Rutube videos saved in?
MP4, which plays on any player, phone or TV.
Can I download from Rutube in high quality?
Yes, the app lists every quality Rutube serves. The free plan goes up to 720p; higher needs a subscription or credits.
Do I need an account?
The first 3 downloads need none. After that a free email account gives you 10 downloads a day.
Download only content you have the rights to: your own videos, freely licensed material, or videos the author allows saving.