Telegram File Download FAQ

Open the channel message in Telegram Web, let the media load, then use TG Downloader's download disabled workaround to save media visible in your current browser session. This workflow helps when Telegram hides the native save button or blocks forwarding. It works with channels your account can already access.

Yes, when your account can open the channel in Telegram Web. Load the target message first, then use the private channel media workflow to save the available videos, documents, images, or albums locally. TG Downloader works from media already visible in your browser session.

Yes, for media already loaded in Telegram Web. Restricted forwarding can block Telegram's native sharing path, while TG Downloader focuses on saving visible media from your browser session. It keeps the download disabled workaround inside your existing account access and channel permissions.

The homepage works best for direct and shareable Telegram links. Private channels, restricted posts, large files, and many batch scenarios use the extension path inside Telegram Web. Start with the batch and large file workflow when the save needs a queue or a long-running transfer.

Use the extension workflow instead of the lightweight website parser. Open the message in Telegram Web, wait for the file preview or media item to load, then use the batch and large file workflow in TG Downloader. The extension flow is better suited for long-running saves and 1GB+ files.

TG Downloader gives you a stronger save path for Telegram media that is already visible in your Telegram Web session , even when the normal Telegram download UI is disabled or limited. It works within your current channel access and account permissions.

Yes. TG Downloader is also a Telegram file downloader. It can detect and save documents, images, audio, and other file types when Telegram Web exposes them in the page.

Yes. The extension lets you queue multiple Telegram videos, images, files, and albums so you can save them in one pass instead of clicking every post one by one. Use the batch and large file workflow for longer queues and bigger documents.

The extension supports the formats Telegram Web makes available, including common image, video, audio, and document types. It can work with standard Telegram videos, original files, images, albums, and many common attachments.

Free users have 3 download quotas per day. This allows you to try the extension and download essential files. For unlimited downloads, you can upgrade to a premium subscription which also includes priority support and early access to new features.

Yes. TG Downloader runs locally in your browser and does not ask for your Telegram password, API ID, or bot token. You keep using your normal Telegram Web session, and the extension only needs access to the loaded page to detect downloadable media.

No extra download signal is sent by TG Downloader. Channel owners and administrators do not get a special notification from the extension just because you saved a file.

The extension supports all Chromium-based browsers including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi. It works on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. Firefox and Safari are not currently supported.

No, the extension only works with Telegram Web (web.telegram.org). It does not integrate with the Telegram Desktop application or mobile apps. However, files downloaded through the extension can be used on any device once saved to your computer.

Yes, the extension supports downloading large files over 1GB. It includes resume support for interrupted downloads, so if your connection drops, you can continue where you left off. Use the batch and large file workflow for very large Telegram videos and documents.

No. The extension works from the Telegram Web session already open in your browser, so you do not need to create a bot, fetch API credentials, or export a separate Telegram session file.