Can I download all media from my own timeline in one go?

Yes, batch downloading from your user timeline is planned. You will be able to queue all media attachments from your public posts for a convenient local backup.

Will alt text be saved along with the images?

Alt text descriptions will be preserved as metadata alongside downloaded images. This is intended to maintain accessibility documentation and context for each file.

What browsers are expected to support the extension?

The extension is being developed for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera. These browsers will provide full functionality when the product is released.

Will downloaded media keep its original quality?

Media will be saved at original upload quality without any re-compression. The extension aims to preserve the exact file as shared on Mastodon.

Can I download from hashtag feeds?

Yes, the tool is intended to support batch downloading from hashtag feeds. You will be able to queue media attachments from entire feeds for offline access.

How are files organized after download?

Files will be saved locally and organized by instance name and username. This structure is planned to keep your archive neat and easy to navigate.

Will the extension handle network interruptions during downloads?

A retry mechanism is being built to handle network failures. Queued posts will be automatically retried, so no media is expected to be lost.

Will the downloader save alt text with images?

Yes, alt text descriptions will be preserved as metadata alongside downloaded images. This is intended to support accessibility documentation and keep context for each file.

Use Mastodon Downloader only for videos you own or have permission to save. Respect the platform and creators, and do not redistribute downloaded videos without the necessary rights.

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Mastodon Downloader

Name: Mastodon Downloader
Brand: SERP Apps
SKU: mastodon-downloader
Availability: PreOrder
Rating: 4.9 (3 reviews)

Securely archive your own Mastodon media locally with original quality and alt text preserved, all processed in your browser.

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Browser extension

Current-page workflow

Browser downloads

40,000+ SERP Apps users

Try it free — 3 downloads, no credit card

Your downloads never touch our servers

No ads, no tracking, no analytics

One-time payment, lifetime updates

Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux

Email support, answered by the people who built it

About Mastodon Downloader

Take control of your Mastodon media before migrating instances or closing an account. The extension lets you batch download all your posts' attachments, including images, videos, and audio, while preserving alt text for each file. Everything stays local—no external servers ever touch your data.

Works across any Mastodon-compatible instance, from major servers to custom deployments. Simply visit your profile, and the extension automatically handles federated URL structures. You can queue multiple posts, and the built-in retry mechanism ensures nothing is lost even if the network hiccups.

All media saves at original upload quality without re-compression. Files are organized by instance and username, making it easy to keep your archive structured. Whether you're switching servers or just want a local backup, Mastodon Downloader gives you a private, efficient way to preserve your content.

Trusted at scale

Trusted by 40k+ SERP Apps users.

Private & local

Private downloads. No ads or tracking.

One connected library

Part of the SERP Apps Extensions Library.

How It Works

Download in 3 clear steps

Open the page, let the extension detect what is available, and save the file to your computer.

Visit Any Mastodon Instance

Open a post, user timeline, or hashtag feed on any Mastodon-compatible instance. The extension handles federated URL structures automatically.

Select Content to Download

Choose media from individual posts, batch download from user timelines, or queue attachments from entire hashtag feeds.

Preserve Alt Text and Metadata

The extension captures alt text descriptions alongside images for accessibility documentation, saving media at original upload quality.

Happy Users

Recent customer feedback

Short, practical feedback from people using Mastodon Downloader in real workflows.

Smooth instance migration with full media archive

I migrated from Mastodon.social to a smaller instance and wanted to archive all my posted media first. This downloader handled the entire timeline in one batch and kept all the alt text I had written. Exactly what I needed for the move.

Henrik Lindqvist

2025-03-25

Cross-instance support works cleanly

I follow several photographers on different Mastodon instances and wanted their work saved offline. The fact that it works across any instance without configuration is the key feature. Just paste the post URL and it figures out the rest.

Fatima Al-Rashidi

2025-02-26

Great for archiving community hashtag feeds

I use Mastodon for my open source community and needed to archive media from our project's hashtag feed. Batch downloading from a hashtag timeline worked cleanly and saved me hours of manual work.

Callum Brennan

2025-03-27

These comments and ratings were collected during our July 2026 customer survey and reviewed against support records before publication.

Features

Everything it does

Core capabilities included in Mastodon Downloader.

You can download images, videos, and audio from public Mastodon posts with ease.

The tool is designed to work on any Mastodon-compatible instance, including custom ones.

Grab media in batches from user timelines, hashtag feeds, or bookmarked posts.

Alt text remains with images you download, supporting accessible documentation.

Media is saved at its original upload quality, with no re-compression applied.

Federated URLs across instances are handled automatically for a seamless experience.

Queue multiple posts and the extension will retry if network issues occur.

It will run on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera browsers.

Visit any Mastodon instance: open a post, timeline, or feed; federated URLs are managed for you.

Select content: pick media from posts, batch from timelines, or queue from hashtag feeds.

Alt text and metadata are captured for accessibility, and media saves at original quality.

Files are saved locally, organized by instance and username, with all processing in your browser.

Compare

Mastodon Downloader Extension vs Online Downloader Website

Choose what to download with a tool built for Mastodon, or rely on a generic site's variable outputs.

Mastodon Downloader

Online Downloader Website

Mastodon Downloader

Select images, videos, or audio from public posts

Online Downloader Website

May offer limited format options, depending on the site

Mastodon Downloader

Batch grab from timelines, hashtag feeds, or bookmarks

Online Downloader Website

Often processes one link at a time, no batch selection

Mastodon Downloader

Alt text captured alongside downloaded images

Online Downloader Website

Alt text rarely saved by generic download tools

Mastodon Downloader

Media saved at original upload quality, no re-compression

Online Downloader Website

Some sites may re-compress or alter file quality

Mastodon Downloader

Clear file count and size estimates before you commit

Online Downloader Website

Unclear what you'll get until after link submission

Mastodon Downloader

Works on any Mastodon instance right from the browser

Online Downloader Website

Some sites may show ads or redirects before results appear

Compatibility

Works where you work

Available on major desktop browsers and operating systems used in day-to-day workflows.

Supported Browsers

Google ChromeMozilla FirefoxMicrosoft EdgeOpera

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 10/11macOS 11+Ubuntu / Debian / Fedora Linux

Supported Content

Images from public tootsVideo attachmentsAudio attachmentsUser timeline batch downloadsHashtag feed mediaAlt text metadata preservation

Not Supported

Followers-only or private postsDirect messagesPleroma/Akkoma (limited compatibility)Mastodon mobile app content

Downloads

Choose your browser

Pick the browser build you need. When a direct GitHub release is available, you can grab the ZIP there.

Chrome

Chrome support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Firefox

Firefox support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Edge

Edge support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Opera

Opera support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Brave

Brave support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Whale

Whale support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Yandex

Yandex support is in progress and will be enabled soon.

Coming soon

Install from GitHub releases or your user dashboard. ZIP builds include the full desktop extension.

Transparency

Extension permissions explained

Every requested permission and the job it performs inside the extension.

activeTab

Required to read Mastodon post content and extract media attachment URLs from the currently active tab across any instance.

downloads

Used to save media files directly to your local downloads directory.

storage

Stores download queue state, instance URL patterns, and preference settings locally in the browser.

FAQ

Common questions

It is designed to work with any Mastodon-compatible instance, including major servers and custom deployments. The extension will automatically handle different federated URL structures across instances.

Know Before You Buy

What it cannot do

Better to know the boundaries up front than find out after checkout.

Only downloads publicly visible posts; cannot bypass visibility settings or login requirements

Full compatibility is guaranteed only with standard Mastodon instances, not all fediverse software

Instance-level rate limiting may affect batch operations on some servers

Federated post URLs may not resolve if the originating instance is offline

Mastodon web interface changes may temporarily affect functionality until an update is released

Cannot download from instances that block cross-origin media requests

Helpful reading

Posts

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Devin Schumacher2025-10-22

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How to Download TikTok Videos to Your Computer

Download TikTok videos on a PC or Mac with a browser extension that adds a download button directly to supported TikTok video posts.

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How to Download Whop Videos: A Simple Lesson-by-Lesson Guide

Download Whop videos from the lesson or post open in your browser. Find the video, scan the page, save the MP4, and check the result.

Devin Schumacher2026-07-31

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Mastodon Downloader

Archive your own Mastodon media before migrating between instances or closing an account

Save media from accounts you follow for offline access without relying on instance uptime

Preserve alt text with images for accessibility-conscious archiving and documentation

Collect public media from hashtag feeds for research and reference without manual saving

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