Handle Telegram Download Disabled or Restricted Posts
When Telegram disables the native download button or marks posts as restricted, continue from the media already loaded in Telegram Web.
Try a Telegram link for this restricted post
Continue this restricted Telegram download in TG Downloader
Open the message in Telegram Web, make the media visible, and use TG Downloader for private channels, disabled saving, larger files, or batch saves.
Install TG Downloader Paste a Telegram message URL to check whether this download-disabled or restricted post can be handled from the web.
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Download disabled workaround
Keep Telegram Web saves moving across download disabled posts, restricted media, private channels, and batch downloads.
Fix Telegram download disabled, restricted forwarding, private channel media, and batch download workflows in Telegram Web with TG Downloader.
Open a Telegram Private Channel and Save the Media
Open the telegram private channel in Telegram Web, let TG Downloader detect the media, and save videos, files, or albums you already access.
Queue Telegram Videos, Files, and Albums in Batches
Queue videos, documents, images, and albums from Telegram Web in one place and keep larger save sessions organized.
Handle Telegram Download Disabled or Restricted Posts
When Telegram disables the native download button or marks posts as restricted, continue from the media already loaded in Telegram Web.
Restricted Content
Save media from private channels or download-disabled posts after they load in Telegram Web
Batch Download
Queue and download multiple Telegram videos, files, and albums from a channel or group in one run
Large File Support
Download 1GB+ Telegram files with progress visibility and a resume-friendly flow
Telegram Video Save Guide
Install TG Downloader
Add the Telegram media downloader extension to your Chromium-based browser
Load the target media
Scroll until the target videos, files, or albums are visible so the extension can detect them
Download one file or queue a batch
Open TG Downloader, select the media you need, and save a single item or an entire batch locally
Open a Telegram Private Channel and Save the Media
Open the telegram private channel in Telegram Web, let TG Downloader detect the media, and save videos, files, or albums you already access.
Telegram download disabled FAQ
Why is Telegram download disabled for this channel?
Some Telegram channels restrict native saving, forwarding, or copying. If you can already open the message in Telegram Web, TG Downloader gives you a browser-based save workflow for the media that is visible in your current session. It does not unlock channels you cannot access.
How can I save media from a Telegram channel I can already access?
Open Telegram Web, navigate to the channel or message, and let the media load in the browser. Then use TG Downloader to detect the available video, file, image, or album and save it locally. This works best when the content is already visible to your account.
Can TG Downloader help with restricted forwarding messages?
Yes, for content that is already loaded in Telegram Web. Restricted forwarding often blocks Telegram's native sharing path, while TG Downloader focuses on saving the visible media from your browser session. It does not bypass membership, invite-only access, or account permissions.
Does this work for private Telegram channels?
Yes, when your Telegram account can already open the private channel in Telegram Web. Load the target message first, then use TG Downloader to save available videos, documents, images, or albums. It will not fetch content from private channels outside your account access.
How do I download large Telegram files from Telegram Web?
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 queue the save in TG Downloader. The extension flow is better suited for long-running saves and 1GB+ files.