Kwai, also known as Kuaishou in China, is a popular short video platform similar to TikTok. Users can easily save videos from the Kwai mobile app to album with the download option. However, this in-app download method will include a dynamic watermark on the video. So how can we download Kwai videos without a watermark? Here we offer 4 proven solutions for desktop and mobile users.
Method 1: Use a Video Downloader App
#1. Best Kwai Video Downloader for PC & Mac
How to download Kwai videos on computer? The safest way is to use a desktop video downloader program, and I highly recommend Cisdem Video Converter, a multifunctional software centered on conversion and downloading.
Its professional video downloader tool enables you to bulk downloads videos from a variety of websites, including Kwai, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc., quickly and watermark-free. It’s safer and more effective than online tools and mobile apps.
Steps to download Kwai videos with Cisdem Video Converter:
- Download and install Cisdem Video Converter from its official site. Launch it and click the third tab at the top to access the video downloader interface.
- Go to Kwai.com and find the video you want to download. Click the Share button and select “Copy link”.
- Go back to Cisdem, paste the copied video link to the bottom field, and click “+” button to analyze it.
- When the video is loaded, you can select the video quality, view the file size, change the video name, and continue to add more videos if needed.
- Click the “Start” button at lower left corner to start downloading all videos at once. When the download is finished, click the blue check icon to quickly locate your Kwai videos in folder.

Tip: Kwai videos will be downloaded in the original MP4 format. If you need to convert them to a different format, such as MP3 audio, just import the downloaded video files into the first tab of Cisdem for conversion. There, you can choose from over 300 output formats, and edit video before converting.
#2. Kwai Video Downloader for Android
‘Kwai Video Downloader’ is a dedicated app designed to download videos from the Kwai app to your phone gallery. It lets you download Kwai videos for free with no watermark in a few taps. However, it contains ads.
Steps to download Kwai videos without a watermark on Android with app:
- Install ‘Kwai Video Downloader’ on your phone from the Google Play store.
- Open Kwai app and tap the Share button to copy the link of a video.
- Open the downloader app, and it will detect the video automatically. Your video will soon begin downloading.
- You can view and manage the downloaded video file in the download tab.
For iPhone users, it’s hard to find a video downloader on the App Store. However, you can still use online tools below or simply record the video.
Method 2. Use An Online Downloader Site
MagicDown is a top online Kwai video downloader site. It has fewer ads and enables you to download videos for free from multiple websites, such as Kwai, TikTok, and Snapchat.
- Copy the Kwai video link from the app or the web version.
- Head to the online downloader magicdown.net/en/kwai-video-downloader, then paste the copied link to the field and click “Download”.
- Select the quality option you want to download.
The downloaded video will be saved to the default downloads folder. Alternative sites are pastedownload.com and snapfrom.com.
Method 3. Use Kwai Video Downloader Chrome Extension
There is a free & no Watermark Kwai (Kuaishou) video downloader extension for Chrome, which allows you to download videos by one click, and no need to copy and paste the links. It adds a download button to videos on Kwai.com.
How to download videos from Kwai with Chrome extension:
- Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for the Kwai video downloader. Install it to your Chrome browser.
- Navigate to Kwai.com and play the video you want to download.
- Click on the down arrow that appears on the video to start downloading.
- When the video is downloaded, find it in the downloads folder. Note that the downloaded video will be named with the id number instead of the video title.
Method 4. Inspect Element in Browser (Manual Way)
As Kwai videos are not encrypted, they can be downloaded using browser developer tools. It involves inspecting webpage element to find the direct URL to the video file in the code. This is recommended for computer users who don’t want to use any third-party tool.
How to download Kwai videos by inspecting element:
- Go to www.kwai.com and play the video you want to download.
- Right-click on the page and select “Inspect”. This opens the browser developer tools panel.
- In the “Elements” tab, press Ctrl + F to bring up the search box, and then type “mp4” to show the video file URL.
- Right-click on video URL and open it in a new tab.
- If the short video starts playing in the new tab, right-click on it and select “Save video as” to download it to your device.

Conclusion
With the right tools, you can now download Kwai videos without watermark for free, either your own or someone else’s. For casual users who only need to download a few videos, online tools and extension can sufficient. But if these tools don’t work or you need to save a large number of videos, use a dedicated downloader software such as Cisdem Video Converter is a better choice. Lastly, if you want to re-upload a Kwai video to another platform, make sure you obtain the creator’s permission first to avoid copyright issues.