YouTube Downloader: Save Videos as MP4 or MP3 Fast
Paste a YouTube link, pick a quality from 144p to 1080p or MP3 audio, and save the file. Free, with nothing to install.
Video (MP4)
Audio (MP3)
Your file opens in a new tab. If it starts playing, save it from the browser menu (⋮ then Download) or long-press it and choose Download.
If nothing happens, open this page in Chrome or Safari.
- MP4 up to 1080p
- MP3 audio
- No sign-up
What This YouTube Downloader Does in One Minute
Three moves. Paste, pick, save.
This YouTube downloader turns a link into a file you keep. Copy the address of any public YouTube video and drop it into the box at the top. Hit the button. The tool looks the video up live and shows you its title, its length and every quality you can grab. A quick glance at the title confirms you pasted the right video before you commit to anything.
Pick what you need. Want the picture? Choose an MP4, from tiny 144p up to sharp 1080p Full HD, with the file size shown before you tap. Only want the sound? Take an MP3 at 320, 256, 192, 128 or 64 kbps. Every MP4 includes its audio track, so you never end up with a silent clip. Cooking tutorial for the kitchen tablet, a workout mix for your run, a lecture for the train with no signal: one box handles all of it.
Tap your choice and the file opens in a new browser tab, pulled straight from YouTube's video servers. Your browser either saves it or starts playing it. If it plays, a couple of taps in the browser menu save it. That's it. No account, no app, no extension, no conversion queue. Close the tab when you're done and nothing about your visit stays behind on our end.
Why This YouTube Video Downloader Hits Different
Built to get out of your way.
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Fast from paste to file
Details load live the moment you submit a link. Tap a quality and the file opens right away, with nothing to sit through in between.
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HD up to 1080p
Grab crisp Full HD MP4s or drop down to a lighter quality. Six resolutions, each with its file size shown up front so you know exactly what you're getting.
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MP3 audio on demand
Pull just the soundtrack from a talk, a song or a podcast episode. Choose the bitrate that fits your ears and your storage.
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Zero sign-up
No account, no email, no password. Open the page, paste a link and start downloading.
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Any phone or computer
Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook. If it runs a modern browser, it works, and there's nothing to install.
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Free, every time
Every format and every quality costs nothing. Long videos are fine too, with no length or size cap holding you back.
Qualities You Can Download
Match the quality to the screen, then move on.
| Quality | Type | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 144p | MP4 video | Saving data, voice-heavy clips |
| 240p | MP4 video | Old phones, slow connections |
| 360p | MP4 video | Small screens, quick previews |
| 480p | MP4 video | Phones, a good size-to-clarity balance |
| 720p | MP4 video | HD on tablets and laptops |
| 1080p | MP4 video | Full HD on monitors and TVs |
| 320 to 64 kbps | MP3 audio | Music, podcasts, lectures on the go |
Higher quality means a larger file. Each MP4 option shows its size before you tap. Downloads top out at 1080p, so there's no 1440p or 4K option.
Where Your File Ends Up
Every device saves a little differently. Here's where to look.
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Android
Files land in the Downloads folder, which you can open from the Files app or your browser's downloads list. If the video starts playing instead, tap the three-dot menu and choose Download.
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iPhone and iPad
In Safari, long-press the playing video and choose Download or Save, then open the Files app and check Downloads. From there, share the video to Photos if you want it in your camera roll.
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Windows and Mac
Downloads go to your Downloads folder by default. If the file plays in a tab instead, right-click it and choose Save video as to put it wherever you want.
5 Quick Tips for Smooth Downloads
Small habits, fewer hiccups.
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Copy the full link
Use the Share button on YouTube or copy straight from the address bar. A cut-off link won't find the video, so paste the whole thing.
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Pick quality for the screen
A phone rarely needs 1080p. Go with 480p or 720p for mobile and save the Full HD files for big displays where the extra detail actually shows.
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Open the page in Chrome or Safari
Browsers built into Instagram, Facebook or TikTok often block downloads. Tap the menu in that app, choose to open in your browser and try again.
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Check your free space
Long videos in high quality get large. Glance at the file size next to each option and make sure your device has room before you tap.
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Wait for live streams to end
A stream that's still running can't be saved. Come back once it's finished and the replay is posted, then paste the link as usual.
How to Use the YouTube Downloader
Use the box at the top of this page and you're done in three steps.
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Paste the link
Copy a YouTube link from the app or your browser. Watch links, youtu.be short links, Shorts, mobile and YouTube Music links all work. Paste it into the box.
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Pick your quality
Tap the button and wait a moment for the title, length and quality list to appear. Choose an MP4 from 144p to 1080p, or an MP3 bitrate if you only want the audio.
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Save the file
The file opens in a new tab. If it downloads, you're set. If it plays, save it from the browser menu on a phone, or right-click and pick Save video as on a computer.
YouTube Downloader FAQ
Is this YouTube downloader really free?
Yes. Every quality, every format and every download costs nothing. You don't sign up, you don't pay and you don't install anything.
Can I download YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Copy the link to the Short from the share menu and paste it like any other video. You get the same list of MP4 and MP3 options, and since Shorts are brief, the files stay small.
Which video quality should I pick?
Think about where you'll watch. For a phone, 480p or 720p looks clean and keeps files moderate. For a laptop, monitor or TV, 1080p gives you the sharpest picture. Lower options like 144p or 240p are handy when storage or data is tight.
What MP3 bitrate makes sense?
For music you care about, 320 or 256 kbps keeps the most detail. 192 or 128 kbps is plenty for podcasts and everyday listening. 64 kbps works for speech and keeps files very small.
Can I download long videos?
Yes. Full lectures, concerts and finished live replays all work, and there's no length or size limit. Longer videos just mean bigger files, so check your free space first.
Why won't my video download?
Some videos are off limits: private, age-restricted, members-only, removed or region-blocked videos may not work. Live streams still in progress can't be saved either. If you pasted a playlist link, only the single video in that link is processed.
Why does the video play instead of downloading?
Files open straight from YouTube's video servers, and some browsers choose to play them. On a phone, use the three-dot menu or long-press and choose Download or Save. On a computer, right-click the video and pick Save video as.
Do you store my videos or keep a history?
No. Video details and links are fetched live for each visit and never saved. The site hosts no files and keeps no download history. Google Analytics and cookies only record anonymous visit statistics, and Cloudflare handles hosting and security.
Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
It depends on the video. Download only content you own, content in the public domain or under a license that allows it, or videos you have permission to save, and keep it for personal use. This site is not affiliated with YouTube or Google.
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