DTube bills itself as the censorship-resistant, blockchain-based YouTube alternative. Videos are pinned across IPFS and the Steem network, which makes them unusually persistent — and unusually annoying to download, because the platform exposes no download button at all. If you want a copy of something that exists only on DTube, here is the painless route.
How to download a DTube video
- Open the video on d.tube and copy the URL from the address bar.
- Paste it into our DTube downloader and press Download.
- Save the MP4.
Why bother with DTube archives
- IPFS content is distributed, but pins expire when nobody pays to keep them — early crypto-era videos already vanish.
- Creators left. The platform's activity has thinned; what remains is often unmirrored.
- Research value: DTube hosts a unique slice of internet history worth keeping.
Frequently asked questions
Do IPFS gateway links work directly?
If you already have the gateway hash link, you can often open it directly — the downloader is for when all you have is the d.tube page URL.
Is quality decent?
It varies with the original upload era; older crypto-era videos are often 480p–720p.
Do upvotes or wallets matter for downloads?
No — public videos download without any account.
Pin a copy for yourself
Open the DTube downloader or paste any link on the home page.
