IMDb hosts an enormous library of movie trailers, behind-the-scenes featurettes, interviews, cast videos, and promotional clips. Most of these aren't on YouTube — at least not at the same quality or with the same context. The trailers section alone covers nearly every film release back decades. But there's no download option in IMDb's interface.
This guide covers how to save IMDb trailers and clips as MP4 files for offline viewing, reference, or compilation.

The fast version

  1. Open the IMDb video page (a trailer, clip, or interview).
  2. Copy the URL.
  3. Open SaveFast.cc, paste, click Download.
  4. Pick MP4 quality.

Works on all devices. No IMDb account required for free videos.

What's on IMDb video

IMDb hosts several video types:

  • Official trailers — released by studios for promotion.
  • Teasers — shorter promotional clips.
  • Featurettes — behind-the-scenes content, making-of footage.
  • Cast interviews — actors and creators talking about their work.
  • Clips and scenes — short excerpts from films and shows.
  • Promotional content — "first look" videos, character spotlights.

All are downloadable through SaveFast as long as they play normally on IMDb.

Downloading on Desktop

  1. Navigate to IMDb video page. URL formats include: - imdb.com/video/vi123456789/ — direct video page. - imdb.com/title/tt1234567/videogallery/ — video gallery for a film.
  2. Open the specific video you want (click it from the gallery if needed).
  3. Copy the URL from the address bar.
  4. Go to savefast.cc, paste, click Download.
  5. Pick MP4 quality. IMDb usually offers 480p and 720p; sometimes 1080p for newer content.

Downloading on Mobile

iPhone: Open the IMDb video in Safari (the IMDb app sometimes has limited share options for videos). Tap and hold the address bar → copy. Open SaveFast in a new tab, paste, download. Save to Files.
Android: Same flow in Chrome. The IMDb mobile app has a share option for some videos; if it gives you a clean URL, use that.

Quality available

IMDb's video infrastructure offers:

  • 240p / 360p — fallback for slow connections.
  • 480p / 720p — most common tiers.
  • 1080p HD — available for newer content, especially official trailers.

IMDb compression is moderate. File sizes for a 2-minute 1080p trailer are typically 15-30 MB.

Audio extraction

For interview clips where you want to keep the audio (a director's commentary, an actor's reflection, a critic's take), the MP3 option on the SaveFast results page extracts audio cleanly.

Regional restrictions

Some IMDb videos are restricted by region due to licensing. If a trailer or clip says "This video is unavailable in your region," SaveFast can't bypass that — your browser can't see it either.
A VPN that places you in an allowed region (usually the US or UK) typically restores access for promotional content. Note that bypassing geographic restrictions may violate IMDb's terms of service depending on context.

Older IMDb videos

IMDb has been online since 1990, with video content since the early 2000s. Some very old IMDb videos (pre-2010s) use deprecated streaming formats. Most have been re-encoded into modern formats by now, but a small fraction of legacy content may not play or download cleanly.
For old trailers, you'll often find higher-quality versions on other platforms (the Internet Archive, official studio YouTube channels, etc.).

Common issues

"Video unavailable in your region." Licensing restriction. Use VPN.
"Sign in to watch." A small number of IMDb videos require IMDb account login (rare, mostly for premium content).
Audio missing. Very rare on IMDb; usually a single-track video where the audio is in the file but not detected. Try the MP3 option separately.
Low resolution only. Old trailers may not have HD versions. The original source was sometimes only standard-definition.

Privacy and legal notes

IMDb trailers and promotional videos are released by studios for marketing — they're explicitly designed to be shared and re-watched. Downloading for personal viewing is broadly accepted practice.
For reuse (editing into a video essay, fan compilation, review channel), trailers are widely used under fair-use principles in many jurisdictions. Always credit the studio and original release, especially for commercial reuse.
Full films and TV episodes on IMDb TV (now Amazon Freevee in some regions) use DRM and aren't downloadable through SaveFast.

Frequently asked questions

Is downloading IMDb trailers legal?
For personal use, almost universally yes — trailers are designed for public viewing. For commercial reuse, fair-use principles often apply but check the specific use case.
Will IMDb notify the studio?
No. Downloads bypass IMDb's analytics.
Can I download full movies from IMDb TV/Freevee?
No — those use DRM (encryption) that SaveFast doesn't bypass.
Why are there multiple trailers for one movie?
Studios release teasers, full trailers, international trailers, and final trailers as a marketing rollout. Each is its own video and downloads separately.
Can I download IMDb's video gallery in bulk?
One video at a time. For research projects involving many trailers, scripting around SaveFast's flow is possible but technical.

Beyond IMDb

For YouTube, Vimeo, TED, and 50+ more, the same paste-and-download flow applies. Full list on SaveFast.cc.