YouTube Video Download for Your Phone or Computer
Paste a YouTube link, pick a quality, and save the video or just its sound. It's free, with no app and no account.
- Free, no sign-up
- MP4 up to 1080p
- MP3 audio too
How a YouTube Video Download Works, in Plain Words
A YouTube video download simply means keeping your own copy of a video on your phone or computer, so you can watch it later without opening YouTube. Maybe it's a recipe you want to follow in the kitchen, a workout for a gym with weak signal, a lesson for a long flight, or a family clip you'd like to show Grandma without hunting for it again. Once it's saved, it plays like any other video on your device.
Here's what happens when you use the box at the top of this page. You paste the video's link and tap the button. The page looks the video up right then, and after a moment you see its title, how long it is, and a list of qualities to choose from. Seeing the title first is a nice check: you know straight away that you pasted the right video.
When you tap a quality, the file opens in a new browser tab, coming straight from YouTube's own video servers. From there you keep it on your device, usually with one more tap. That's really all there is to it. You don't create an account, you don't install anything, and you don't need to understand file formats to get a good result.
All You Need: A Video Link and a Browser
Good news: you probably have everything already.
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A YouTube link
Almost any kind works: a normal watch link, a short youtu.be link, a Shorts link, a mobile link, or a YouTube Music link. In the YouTube app, tap Share under the video and then Copy link. On a computer, you can also copy it from the address bar at the top of the browser.
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A web browser
Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Samsung Internet, or any other modern browser will do. The page works the same on Android phones, iPhones, iPads, Windows PCs, Macs, Linux, and Chromebooks, so you can use whichever device is closest.
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A bit of free space
Your device needs room to hold the file. Each video quality shows its file size before you tap it, so you can compare options and pick one that fits, especially if your phone is almost full.
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An internet connection
Wi-Fi is handy for bigger files, since a long video in high quality can use quite a lot of mobile data. A short clip or an MP3 is usually fine on mobile data.
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Nothing else
There's no app or browser extension to install, and you don't have to sign up, log in, or share an email address. Just open this page, paste, and tap.
Pick MP4 for Video or MP3 for Sound Only
Both kinds of file appear in the same list after you paste a link, so you can decide on the spot.
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MP4: the video with sound
Choose from 144p, 240p, 360p, 480p, 720p, or 1080p Full HD, and every one of them includes sound. Lower numbers make lighter files that suit an older phone or a tight data plan, while 720p and 1080p look crisp on a tablet, laptop, or TV.
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MP3: just the audio
Great for songs, podcasts, talks, sleep sounds, or language lessons you want to hear with the screen off and the phone in your pocket. Pick 320, 256, 192, 128, or 64 kbps; higher numbers sound fuller, lower numbers keep files small.
Video goes up to 1080p. Higher options such as 1440p or 4K aren't offered.
Where to Find Your Saved File
Sometimes the file starts playing instead of saving. Don't worry, that's normal, and keeping it takes just one more tap.
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On Android
If the video starts playing in Chrome, tap the three dots (⋮) in the corner and choose Download. Afterward, look in the Files app under Downloads, or check your gallery, where saved videos often show up on their own.
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On iPhone and iPad
In Safari, long-press the playing video or tap the share icon, then choose Download or Save. Open the Files app and look in the Downloads folder; from there you can share it to Photos if you want it with your other videos.
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On a computer
The file either downloads straight away or plays in a new tab. If it plays, right-click the video, pick Save video as, choose where to keep it, and then find it in your Downloads folder or wherever you saved it.
Common Problems and Quick Fixes
Most hiccups are small and have a simple answer.
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The link doesn't work
Check that you copied the whole link, with no extra words or spaces before or after it. Copying it fresh from the Share button usually solves this. If it's a live stream that's still running, it can't be saved yet, so try again once the stream has ended.
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The file plays instead of saving
Your browser is just showing you the video first. On a phone, open the browser menu or long-press the video and pick Download. On a computer, right-click and choose Save video as.
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Nothing happens when I tap
If you opened this page from inside Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or another app, that app's built-in browser may block downloads. Copy the page address, open it in Chrome or Safari, and try again.
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It says the video isn't available
Private, age-restricted, members-only, removed, or region-blocked videos may not work. When the uploader or YouTube limits who can watch a video, it often can't be looked up here.
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The file is too big for my phone
Go back and pick a lower quality, such as 360p or 480p, which makes a much smaller file. If you only need the sound, an MP3 is smaller still.
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I pasted a playlist
Only the one video in that link gets saved, not the whole list. For the others, open each video and paste its own link.
How to Use the Download Box Above
Three short steps take you from a YouTube link to a file on your device.
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Copy the video link
In the YouTube app or website, tap Share under the video and then Copy link. On a computer, you can also copy it from your browser's address bar.
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Paste it and tap the button
Paste the link into the box at the top of this page and tap the button. The video's title, length, and available qualities will appear.
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Tap a quality and save
Choose an MP4 or MP3 option. It opens in a new tab, and if it plays instead of saving, use your browser's Download option or Save video as.
YouTube Video Download: Questions People Ask
Is this YouTube video download tool really free?
Yes. You can use it as often as you like without paying, signing up, or entering any personal details. Just paste a link, pick a quality, and save your file.
Which quality should I choose?
For watching on a phone screen, 360p or 480p usually looks fine and keeps the file small. For a tablet, laptop, or TV, 720p or 1080p gives a sharper picture but takes more space. The size is shown next to each option, so you can decide before you tap.
Can I download YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Tap Share on the Short, copy the link, and paste it in the box like any other video. Shorts are brief, so the files are usually small and easy to keep on a phone.
Does it work for long videos?
It does, and there's no length or size limit. Full lectures, long cooking shows, or hours-long music mixes are all fine. Just check that your device has enough free space, and use Wi-Fi if your data plan is small.
Do I need to install an app on my iPhone or Android phone?
No. Everything happens in your phone's regular browser, such as Safari or Chrome. There's nothing to get from an app store and no extension to add.
Can I get just the music from a song video?
Yes. Paste the link of the music video, or a YouTube Music link, and pick one of the MP3 options. You'll get only the sound, which is ideal for listening offline in the car or with headphones.
Do you keep a record of what I download?
No. Video details and links are fetched live for you and never saved, and the site doesn't host files or keep a download history. The site does use Google Analytics and cookies for anonymous visit statistics, and Cloudflare for hosting and security.
Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
It depends on the video. Only save videos you own, that are in the public domain or under a license that allows it, or that you have permission to keep, and use them for personal purposes. This site isn't affiliated with YouTube or Google.
Ready to Save Your Video?
Copy a YouTube link, paste it into the box at the top, and your file is only a couple of taps away.