Free YouTube Downloader

Free YouTube Video Downloader

Download any YouTube video in your preferred format — MP4, WebM, or audio-only MP3 — directly from your browser. No app, no extension, no account required.

YouTube Downloader

Paste a video URL to get started

How to get the URL:

Open the video on YouTube, then copy the URL from your browser address bar.

Example format:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Or paste any direct .mp4, .webm, or .mov file URL for an instant download.

For personal offline use only. Only works with publicly accessible content. Do not redistribute downloaded content without permission.

About YouTube Downloader

YouTube is the world's largest video platform with over 800 million videos. Our YouTube Downloader helps you save tutorials, music videos, podcasts, and lectures for offline access.

All resolutions are supported: 360p, 480p, 720p HD, 1080p Full HD, and 4K Ultra HD where available. You can also extract audio-only as MP3 at 128kbps, 192kbps, or 320kbps — perfect for music and podcasts.

Works with standard videos, YouTube Shorts, and ended live stream recordings. All processing uses HTTPS. Your URL is never stored.

How to Use

1Go to YouTube and open the video you want to download.
2Copy the full video URL from your browser address bar.
3Paste the URL into the input field on this page.
4Wait for the video to be detected and confirmed.
5Select your preferred format and quality from the list.
6Click Download to save the file to your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download YouTube Shorts?

Yes. YouTube Shorts use standard YouTube URLs. Paste the Shorts URL and it saves as a vertical MP4.

Why is 4K not available for some videos?

4K is only available if the original uploader encoded in 4K. The highest available resolution will be shown.

Can I download private or age-restricted videos?

No. Our tool only works with publicly accessible content. Private and age-restricted videos cannot be downloaded.

What is the best format to choose?

MP4 at 1080p is the most universally compatible format. Choose MP3 if you only need the audio track.

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Supported Formats

Video (MP4)

MP4 360p
MP4 480p
MP4 720p HD
MP4 1080p Full HD
MP4 4K (where available)

Video (WebM)

WebM 360p
WebM 720p
WebM 1080p

Audio Only

MP3 128kbps
MP3 192kbps
MP3 320kbps

Tips for Best Results

✓ Copy the full URL including https://
✓ Ensure the video is set to public
✓ Use the highest quality for best results
✗ Private or restricted videos won't work
✗ Do not redistribute others' content