RuTube · Android 8.0+

Download RuTube videos to your phone

Hedgehog saves RuTube videos and Shorts on Android. The app gets quality options directly from the RuTube player and shows file size and duration before downloading. There are no ads in the app.

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Guide

How to download RuTube videos

01 / LINK

Copy the link.

Below a RuTube video, tap Share and copy the link, or select Hedgehog directly from the list of apps.

02 / QUALITY

Choose the quality.

Paste the link into Hedgehog and tap Download. Available resolutions will appear with file sizes and audio indicators.

03 / OFFLINE

Watch offline.

The file is saved to “Downloads/Hedgehog” and opens in any player offline.

Questions

About downloading from RuTube

Which RuTube links work?

Video links rutube.ru/video/…, Shorts links rutube.ru/shorts/… and embedded player links rutube.ru/play/embed/….

Can I download RuTube Shorts?

Yes. Shorts links are handled just like regular videos.

Can I download a live broadcast?

No, live broadcasts are not supported. You can save the recording after the broadcast ends and becomes a regular video.

Is it free?

Three downloads per device are free and ad-free. Unlimited Pro starts at 70 ₽ per month and does not renew automatically — pricing.

Can I download any video?

Hedgehog is intended for personal offline viewing. Save videos you have the right to download and respect the rules of RuTube and its creators.

Hedgehog for Android

Save a RuTube video now.

Hedgehog also saves videos from other sites: YouTube, VK, Dzen, Twitch, Reddit, Vimeo, GetCourse, Sponsr, OK, TikTok, X (Twitter), Mail.ru, Instagram*, Threads*, Pinterest, Xiaohongshu, Dailymotion, Facebook*, Likee, Boosty, Zvezda.

Download Hedgehog For Android 8.0 and later