SharePoint Document Issues

How to Download a Shared Video in Stream on SharePoint

Kushani Nimanthika Oct 8, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user needs to download a video that has been shared with them via Microsoft Stream on SharePoint.

How to Download a Shared Video in Stream on SharePoint

Product: Microsoft Stream on SharePoint
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: A viewer with appropriate permissions wants to save a local copy of a video shared through Stream on SharePoint.
Observed behavior: The viewer needs to locate the video file within the SharePoint site or document library to access the download option, as a direct download button is not visible in the Stream player interface.

Before you start

Ensure you have been granted download permissions for the video by the file owner. If the 'Block download' feature was enabled during sharing, you will only be able to view the video online.

Solution 1Recommended

Download the Video from the SharePoint Document Library

Use the SharePoint or OneDrive document library interface to find the video file and download it directly.

Since the new Stream interface does not include a direct download button in the player, you must navigate to the actual file location within SharePoint or OneDrive to download the video.

Check the video storage location

Open the video in the Stream web player. Click the drop-down arrow next to the video's name at the top of the screen to view the SharePoint site or OneDrive folder where it is stored.

Open the document library

Navigate to the identified SharePoint site or document library folder that hosts the video file.

Select the video file

Locate the specific video file in the document list and click to select it.

Download the file

Click the ellipsis (three dots) menu next to the selected video to open the options menu, and choose 'Download' to save the video to your local device.

Download the Video from the SharePoint Document Library

Missing Download Option: If the Download option is unavailable in the ellipsis menu, verify your user permissions with the file owner and confirm that downloads have not been intentionally blocked.

Solution 2

Submit a Feature Request for a Direct Download Button

Advocate for Microsoft to add a direct download button in the Stream on SharePoint interface.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I see the download button for a shared video in Stream?

The download button might be missing if the file owner restricted your permissions to 'View only' or explicitly enabled the 'Block download' option when sharing the video link. You must request download permissions from the file owner.

Can I download a video directly from the Stream web player?

Currently, the new Stream on SharePoint interface does not feature a direct download button in the player itself. You must navigate to the file's original location in the SharePoint document library or OneDrive to download it.

How do I find where a Stream video is stored in SharePoint?

While watching the video in the Stream web player, click the drop-down arrow next to the video's title at the top of the page. This displays the file's location path, allowing you to easily navigate to the exact SharePoint folder.

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