How do I download a YouTube video?

Copy the video link from YouTube, paste it into the box at the top of the page, click Get video, then choose a quality to download as MP4 or MP3.

Can I download YouTube audio as MP3?

Yes. After pasting a link, switch to the Audio (MP3) tab and pick a bitrate to save the audio track only.

Is it free and do I need to install anything?

It is free and runs entirely in your browser. There is no sign-up and nothing to install.

What quality can I download?

Video is available up to 1080p, and audio can be saved as MP3. The exact options depend on what the source video provides.

YouTube Downloader

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YouTube Downloader

Paste a link, pick a quality, keep the file.

This site handles Creative Commons and public-domain videos only. Links to standard-licence videos are declined. If you reuse a clip, credit the creator — CC-BY requires it.

YouTube video link

Works with regular videos, Shorts, and youtu.be links.

Free online YouTube downloader

ytdownloader.online is a free tool for downloading YouTube videos and music. Paste any YouTube link and save it as an MP4 video up to 1080p, or extract just the audio as an MP3. There is nothing to install and no account to create — it works right in your browser on desktop and mobile.

How to download a YouTube video

Copy the video link from YouTube (the Share button, or the address bar).
Paste it into the box at the top of this page and press Get video.
Pick a quality for MP4, or open the Audio (MP3) tab for music.
The file downloads straight to your device when it is ready.

What you can download

Videos — standard videos, YouTube Shorts, and youtu.be links.
Audio — save the soundtrack of any video as an MP3 file.
Quality — resolutions up to 1080p, depending on the source video.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Yes — downloading videos and audio is completely free, with no sign-up.

Do I need to install software?

No. Everything happens in your browser; there is nothing to download or install first.

Can I convert YouTube to MP3?

Yes. Paste a link, switch to the Audio (MP3) tab, and choose a bitrate.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes — the site works on Android and iOS browsers as well as desktop.

Please download only content you own or have permission to save, and respect YouTube's Terms of Service and the rights of content creators.

Runs entirely on your machine — nothing is uploaded. Download only content you own or have permission to save, and respect YouTube's Terms of Service.