How to Download Video from Wayback Machine?

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Can You Download a Video from Wayback Machine?

How to Download Videos from Wayback Machine?

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Wondering how to download YouTube videos that have been deleted from YouTube but are still archived on Wayback Machine? You've come to the right place. Read this article to know how to download videos from Wayback Machine in simple steps.

Can You Download a Video from Wayback Machine?

“I've noticed some YouTube videos are actually backed up by the Wayback Machine, but I don’t know how to download them. Anyone know?”

The Wayback Machine is part of the Internet Archive service and allows you to access archived versions of digital materials, such as old versions of websites, deleted YouTube videos, and more. However, due to copyright concerns, Wayback Machine does not provide download links. If you need to download videos from the Wayback Machine, use a third-party video downloader.

Below, I’ll introduce a handy Wayback Machine video downloader and show you how to download Wayback Machine videos. Please read on.

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How to Download Videos from Wayback Machine?

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is a versatile video software with video downloader that can download videos and audios from various websites, including the Wayback Machine, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Just copy the URL of the desired video and analyze it in this downloader and it will download this video quickly. It can also help you convert the Wayback Machine video to various formats and devices for smooth playback.

Though a powerful video application, WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro remains easy to use. Let me show you how to download video from Wayback Machine using this software.

Download and install Download and install the Wayback Machine Video Downloader to get ready:

Step 1. Copy the URL of the Wayback Machine video you want to download

Open your browser and navigate to the video you want to save from Wayback Machine. Then copy the full-length link from the top address bar.

Note: Do not confuse the link with the original video link.

Step 2. Analyze the URL in the Wayback Machine video downloader

Launch WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro and open “Downloader”. Click “+ New Download”, then paste and analyze the URL in the provided field. It will take a few seconds to retrieve the video information. After analysis, you will find that the download option (the original video) is auto-selected. Just click “Ok” to add it to the download task.

Tips. You can repeat the first two steps to add multiple video tasks for batch downloading at once.

Step 3. Start downloading video from Wayback Machine

Click the ▼ button at the bottom to set an output folder and press “Download All” to start the downloading process. Once the downloading is complete, you can view the downloaded video in the folder you just set.

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If the video is archived in the Wayback Machine, you can download it using a third-party video downloader. With WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro, you can accomplish this task in three easy steps. Additionally, its built-in screen recorder also enables you to screen capture Wayback Machine videos that cannot be downloaded. Give this Wayback Machine video downloader a try now.