YouTube Video Downloader
Paste any YouTube video or Shorts link and save it as MP4 with sound — up to 1080p HD, completely free, no signup required.
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YTDownloader is a free browser-based tool that lets you save any YouTube video or Shorts clip as an MP4 file with sound, directly to your device. No account, no app, and no payment of any kind — paste the video link, select a quality, and the file downloads immediately.
YouTube does not offer a built-in download option for most users outside of its Premium subscription. YTDownloader fills that gap by processing the video link and delivering the file in your chosen quality — up to 1080p HD with audio intact — without requiring any installation or login.
The tool works across all device types and browsers. On Android, open Chrome and paste the link. On iPhone, use Safari. On a desktop or laptop, any browser works the same way. There are no platform-specific restrictions, no region locks, and no configuration steps — the experience is identical regardless of what device you are using.
Beyond standard video downloads, YTDownloader handles YouTube Shorts, MP3 audio extraction, and high-quality video files in formats ranging from 360p to full 1080p HD. All of this runs in the browser without any software needing to be installed on your device. The site stays current with YouTube’s link structure, so downloads that worked last month continue to work today.
For content creators, researchers, teachers, and everyday users who want to save videos for offline viewing, YTDownloader is the fastest path from a YouTube URL to a file on your device.
One of the most common situations people run into is wanting to watch a long YouTube video during a commute or flight where Wi-Fi is unavailable or unreliable. YouTube Premium offers offline downloads, but it costs money and locks files inside the app with an expiry date — they stop playing if you cancel the subscription. YTDownloader gives you an actual file saved to your device that plays in any video player, offline, without any subscription keeping it alive.
For educators and students, the use case is slightly different. A teacher who finds a documentary or explainer that fits their lesson plan does not always have confidence that the video will still be available at the time of the class. Creators delete videos, channels get taken down, and regional restrictions can block content without warning. Downloading the video in advance means the lesson is not dependent on YouTube staying available or the content staying up.
Content creators who use YouTube as a reference library also benefit from local downloads. Studying how a competitor edits their videos, reviewing a tutorial during a project, or pulling a short clip for educational commentary all become simpler when the file is sitting locally rather than requiring a browser, an internet connection, and the hope that the video has not been taken down since the last time it was watched.
The MP3 extraction feature opens up a separate set of uses that video-only tools do not cover. YouTube hosts an enormous amount of audio content — full albums uploaded as single videos, podcast episodes, conference talks, language learning resources, meditation guides, and workout audio — that many users would prefer to have as a standalone audio file rather than a video that runs in the background. Converting these to MP3 gives them a file that works in any music app, on any device, without burning through data to stream the same content repeatedly.
YTDownloader handles all of this without storing your download history, tracking the links you paste, or requiring any form of identification. The link is processed, the file is delivered, and nothing about the session is retained. For users who are conscious about privacy, this means the tool works in the same way as any other browser-based utility — use it, close the tab, and nothing persists on the site’s end.
The tool is also regularly updated to stay compatible with changes YouTube makes to its video delivery system. When YouTube changes how it structures video links or delivery endpoints, a downloader that was not maintained stops working. YTDownloader stays current so that links that work today continue to work the next time a video needs to be saved, without users needing to find a new tool each time YouTube rolls out a backend change.
Save YouTube videos in resolutions from 360p up to 1080p Full HD. Quality is preserved from the original upload with audio included in every file.
Paste any Shorts URL and download it as an MP4 in seconds. The same downloader handles both long-form videos and vertical Shorts without switching tools.
Extract the audio track from any YouTube video and save it as a standard MP3 file. Useful for music, podcasts, lectures, and any audio-only content.
No subscription, no one-time payment, no premium tier. Every feature — HD video, MP3 audio, unlimited downloads — is available at no cost.
No account creation, no email address, no personal information collected. Paste the link and download — the entire process is anonymous.
Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac — any device with a browser works. No app installation or platform-specific configuration required.
No daily cap, no session limit. Download one video or a hundred in the same sitting — there is no counter or restriction on how many files you save.
Every request runs over a secure HTTPS connection. Your link and download data are processed safely without exposure to third-party tracking.
YTDownloader supports multiple output formats and video qualities depending on what the original video offers:
Highest available quality with audio. Best for archiving, editing, or watching on a large screen where resolution matters.
Good quality with a smaller file size. A practical choice for most phones and tablets where 1080p and 720p look identical at normal viewing distance.
Standard definition options for slower connections or when storage space is limited. Still playable on all devices with clear audio.
Extracts just the audio track and saves it as a standard MP3. Works in any media player and takes a fraction of the storage that an MP4 requires.
The same three-step process works across every device — copy the link, paste it, pick your format:
- 1Open YouTube and Find the Video
Open the YouTube app or go to youtube.com in Chrome and find the video you want to download.
- 2Tap Share → Copy Link
Tap the Share button below the video title and select Copy Link to copy the URL to your clipboard.
- 3Go to ytsdownloader.com
Open Chrome or any browser, go to ytsdownloader.com, and paste the link into the input box.
- 4Select Format and Download
Tap Download, choose MP4 1080p, MP4 720p, or MP3, and the file saves to your Downloads folder immediately.
- 1Open YouTube on iPhone
Open the YouTube app or go to youtube.com in Safari and navigate to the video you want to save.
- 2Tap Share → Copy Link
Tap the Share icon below the video and select Copy Link to copy the URL.
- 3Open Safari and Go to ytsdownloader.com
Switch to Safari, navigate to ytsdownloader.com, and paste the link into the downloader box.
- 4Download and Save
Tap Download, select your preferred format, and the file saves to your iPhone Files app or Camera Roll.
- 1Open YouTube in Your Browser
Go to youtube.com in any browser on your PC or Mac and find the video to download.
- 2Copy the Video URL
Copy the URL from the browser address bar, or right-click the video and copy the link from the share menu.
- 3Go to ytsdownloader.com
Open a new tab, go to ytsdownloader.com, and paste the YouTube link into the input field.
- 4Choose Format and Save
Click Download, select MP4 1080p, 720p, or MP3, and the file downloads to your desktop’s Downloads folder.
⚡ Download YouTube Shorts as MP4
YouTube Shorts are vertical short-form videos — the platform’s answer to TikTok and Instagram Reels. While they play natively in the YouTube app, there is no official option to save them locally. YTDownloader handles Shorts using the same paste-and-download process as regular videos.
Copy the Shorts URL from the app (Share → Copy Link), paste it into the downloader, and select Download. The video saves as a vertical MP4 in the original quality. The process is identical whether you are downloading from an Android phone, an iPhone, or a desktop browser.
Shorts URLs typically contain /shorts/ in the link — YTDownloader detects this automatically and processes the file accordingly. No separate tool or tab is needed; the main downloader on this page handles both standard videos and Shorts from the same input box.
Extract audio from any YouTube video and save it as an MP3. Works for music, podcasts, lectures, and any audio content.
Save YouTube Music tracks and playlists as MP3 or MP4 for offline listening without a Music Premium subscription.
Download full-length YouTube movies and documentaries as MP4 in HD for offline viewing.
Save the raw audio track from any YouTube video in the highest available quality without video encoding overhead.
Make sure the full URL is copied correctly, including the https:// prefix. Shortened links and links with extra tracking parameters can occasionally cause issues — copy directly from the address bar instead.
Some browsers block automatic downloads by default. Check your browser’s download settings or try tapping and holding the download button, then selecting Save Link. Disabling your ad blocker temporarily can also help.
Always select an MP4 option rather than a video-only stream. Format options labelled as 1080p or 720p without audio mentioned are video-only — choose a format that explicitly includes audio or select a lower resolution that bundles both.
YTDownloader can only process publicly accessible videos. Private videos, members-only content, and some age-restricted uploads require authentication to access and cannot be downloaded without it.
Maximum resolution depends on the original upload. If the creator uploaded in 720p, 1080p will not be available regardless of the downloader used. Select the highest resolution shown in the available options.
Download speed is limited by your internet connection, not the tool. On a slow connection, selecting 720p or 480p instead of 1080p will significantly reduce file size and finish faster with nearly identical visual quality on most screens.
⚖️ Legal Note: Only download videos you have permission to save. Downloading copyrighted content for redistribution or commercial use without the creator’s consent may violate YouTube’s Terms of Service and applicable copyright law. YTDownloader is intended for personal use only.