Technical • Troubleshoot

Low Quality Video Download? Fix Blurry 360p Saves (2026)

Feb 23, 2026

Support Team

8 min

"You wanted high definition, but you got a pixelated mess from 2005. Low-quality downloads happen when the downloader picks the 'Fastest' path instead of the 'Best' path, or when the social media platform hasn't finished processing the HD version of a new post yet."

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Fastest Method (Quick Guide)

Wait 5 minutes for new posts to finish 'HD Processing'

Explicitly click the '1080p' or '4K' button, not 'Fast Download'

Check if the source video was actually uploaded in HD

Use a desktop browser for better quality selection

The 'Processing' Delay

Social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube process videos in stages. When a video first goes live, the '360p' version is available immediately, but the '4K' version can take up to 2 hours to render. If you download a brand-new video, it will often be low quality. Patience is the key to HD.

Forcing Resolution

Avoid the 'Quick Save' buttons. Instead, look for the 'Options Table' on SaveMedia. This lists every available resolution. Always pick the one with the highest number (e.g., 2160p) to ensure you are getting the absolute best file possible.

Conclusion: Crystal Clear Archives

Your media should be a window, not a wall. By choosing the right quality settings, you preserve the creator's original vision. archive in 4K now on SaveMedia.

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