Where Are Threads Videos Saved on iPhone?
Locate downloaded Threads videos and photos on iPhone. Step-by-step instructions for finding files in the Photos app and Files directory.
When saved via Safari, files land in the Files app under Downloads. If you tapped Save Video from the share sheet, the video is located in the Photos app under Recents.
Where Downloaded Files Are Saved
iOS / Safari: Files app → Downloads folder (or Photos app if "Save Video" was tapped).
Android / Chrome: My Files → Downloads (or Google Photos / Gallery).
Desktop: Your default OS Downloads folder (~/Downloads).
Step-by-Step Instructions
Check Photos App
Open Photos and look under the Library > Recents album.
Check Files App
Open the Files app, tap Browse, and select the Downloads folder.
Move to Photos
In Files, tap the video, select Share, and choose Save Video to move it to Photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my download in Files instead of Photos?
Safari downloads files to the Files app by default unless you explicitly choose Save Video from the iOS share sheet.