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Video download failure reason taxonomy
A practical taxonomy for private links, deleted posts, unsupported formats, expired manifests, DRM, region limits, and queue limits.
Direct answer
Start with permission and purpose, then choose the smallest workflow that preserves the real value of the video.
Recommended workflow
- Check whether the video is public, owned, licensed, or otherwise permitted to save.
- Choose the web tool for one link, the extension for repeated manual work, or API/MCP for audited automation.
- Record the source URL, capture date, permission context, and any failure reason.
- Stop when the workflow would require private access, DRM, paywall, account-password, or platform-control bypass.