How to download videos from Telegram channels

Whether it's a course, a movie channel or a folder of shared files — here's how to download videos, audio, subtitles and documents from any Telegram channel you can access, on Windows or Android, in original quality.

What you need

• A Telegram account (your own login — the app signs in with it, no bot needed).
• Access to the channel: public (a t.me/name link), private (you're a member or have the invite link).
• Your free api_id and api_hash from my.telegram.org → API development tools.

Steps

1. Install the app for Windows or Android and open it.
2. In Settings, enter your api_id, api_hash and phone number, then sign in with the verification code.
3. Paste the channel URL (or invite link) and tap Scan — the app lists every file the channel has ever posted.
4. Choose what you want (video, audio, subtitles, images, archives, documents), then tap Download all or select specific files.
5. Files are saved in original quality to a per-channel folder on your device.

Tips

• Resume — big files download in parallel parts and pick up where they left off, even after a restart.
• Search & filter — sort by date, name, type or size to grab exactly what you need instead of everything.
• Skip existing — re-scanning won't re-download what's already on disk.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Yes — there's a free tier for everyday use. A one-time premium purchase unlocks unlimited downloads.

Does it re-encode or lower quality?

No. Files are saved exactly as they were posted in the channel.

Can I download from channels I don't follow?

Only if the channel is public or you have an invite link and you join it. Everything is done with your own account, respecting Telegram's access rules.