YouTube Video Downloader
Download any YouTube video or Short in MP4 or WebM — from 360p up to 1080p Full HD. Free, no sign-up, no ads, no paywall.
YouTube Shorts work too — paste a youtube.com/shorts/… link the same way as a regular watch URL.
Free YouTube Video Downloader
Use this free YouTube video downloader to save any YouTube video or Short to your device in seconds. Pick the resolution — from 360p up to 1080p Full HD — and the format (MP4 or WebM), and the file downloads straight to your computer or phone. Regular watch links, Shorts URLs, and youtu.be short links all work. No ads, no paywall, no sign-up, no extension to install. The cleanest way to download YouTube videos for offline watching, archiving, editing, or anything else.
How to download a YouTube video
Download any YouTube video in HD or 1080p in three quick steps — no extension, no software, no sign-up.
Paste any YouTube video or Shorts URL
Copy the link of the YouTube video or Short you want to download and paste it into the field above. Works with youtube.com/watch, youtube.com/shorts, and youtu.be links.
Pick the resolution and format
Choose your preferred quality — 360p, 480p, 720p HD, or 1080p Full HD — and pick between MP4 or WebM for the file format.
Download instantly
Click download and the YouTube video saves straight to your device. No ads, no shady redirects, no waiting in queues.
Why use our YouTube video downloader
A modern YouTube downloader built for creators, editors, and anyone who needs YouTube videos saved locally — fast, clean, in any quality.
Download YouTube videos in 1080p and HD
Get great quality — 1080p Full HD, 720p HD, 480p, and 360p. (1440p and 4K support is coming soon.)
MP4 and WebM formats
Pick the format that fits your workflow. MP4 plays everywhere (perfect for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Android). WebM gives smaller files for the web.
Fast and free
Download YouTube videos in seconds. No paywall, no ads, no sign-up. Just paste the URL and download.
Safe and ad-free
No browser extension, no shady redirects, no malware. We fetch and process the video on our servers and stream it straight to your device.
Works on any device
Download YouTube videos on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad, and Android. Nothing to install — it runs in any modern browser.
Download YouTube Shorts
Save any public YouTube Short as MP4 or WebM. Paste the Shorts link from the app or browser — no separate tool needed.
Long-form videos, livestreams, and more
Works on any public YouTube video — long-form uploads, livestream replays, podcasts, tutorials, music videos, and more.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about downloading YouTube videos with our free tool.
Can I download YouTube Shorts?
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Yes. Paste any public YouTube Shorts URL (youtube.com/shorts/…) into the field above — the same way you would a regular watch link. Pick MP4 or WebM and your preferred quality, then download. Shorts are saved as normal video files you can open on any device.
How do I download a YouTube video?
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Paste the YouTube video URL into the field above, pick the resolution and format (MP4 or WebM), and click "Download Video". The file saves straight to your device in seconds — no extra software needed.
Is this YouTube video downloader free?
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Yes. This YouTube downloader is 100% free — no ads, no paywall, no sign-up. There are fair-use limits to keep the tool free for everyone, but for normal use you can download as many YouTube videos as you need.
What resolutions can I download? Can I get 4K?
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You can download in 1080p Full HD, 720p HD, 480p, and 360p — pick whatever resolution suits you. 1440p and 4K downloads are coming soon.
Can I download YouTube videos as MP4?
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Yes. MP4 is the default format and works on every device — iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Android, smart TVs. We also support WebM if you prefer smaller files for the web.
Do I need a Chrome extension or software like 4K Video Downloader?
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No. This is a 100% web-based YouTube video downloader. Nothing to install — no extension, no desktop app, no API key. It runs in any modern browser on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad, and mobile.
Can I download YouTube videos on iPhone or iPad?
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Yes. Open this page in Safari or Chrome on iOS, paste the YouTube URL, and download. The file saves to your Files app or Photos depending on your iOS settings.
I just need the transcript or thumbnails — what do I do?
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If you don't actually need the full video, save bandwidth with our YouTube transcript downloader (for the text) or our YouTube thumbnail downloader (for the images).
Is downloading YouTube videos legal?
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Downloading YouTube videos for personal use (offline viewing, archiving your own content) is generally fine. Re-uploading or commercially using someone else's content without permission is not. Always respect the copyright of the original creator.