YouTube Video Downloader

This YouTube downloader accepts public watch URLs, Shorts links, and youtu.be short links. After you paste a URL, the service asks yt-dlp for the formats YouTube actually exposes, then lets you pick a video quality or an audio file.

How to use the YouTube downloader

  1. Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser or the YouTube app share sheet.
  2. Paste it into the field on this page and start the download flow.
  3. Review the title, duration, and available qualities.
  4. Choose a video format such as MP4, or an audio format such as M4A or MP3.

Desktop and mobile

On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar on the watch page. On a phone, use YouTube’s Share sheet and Copy link. Both work in the same form on this page.

URL types this page can try

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…
  • https://youtu.be/…
  • https://www.youtube.com/shorts/…

Supported formats

When YouTube provides them, common options include MP4 (often H.264), WebM, and audio as M4A/AAC or a converted MP3. Exact qualities depend on the video, not on this site.

Media types this page focuses on: video, audio.

Exact qualities depend on the source. YTSave lists what YouTube currently exposes for that URL.

Limitations

  • Private, deleted, or region-blocked videos cannot be downloaded.
  • Age-restricted videos may fail unless you provide cookies you are allowed to use.
  • YouTube may refuse automated access, rate-limit requests, or require a sign-in.
  • Live streams and some Premieres are not treated as ordinary file downloads.

Troubleshooting

  • If formats do not load, open the URL in a private window. A login or unavailable page means YTSave cannot fetch it either.
  • Age-restricted videos often fail without cookies the operator is allowed to use. This site does not bypass YouTube’s checks.
  • Live streams and some Premieres are not ordinary file downloads.
  • If YouTube returns a bot or sign-in error, wait and retry later. Rotating proxies or CAPTCHA bypass is not supported.

YouTube URLs this tool can try

Public links on youtube.com, music.youtube.com, m.youtube.com, and youtu.be are accepted. Playlists are not downloaded as a batch; if a playlist URL is submitted, only the first available video is considered.

Frequently asked questions

Does this work with YouTube Shorts?

Yes, public Shorts URLs are handled the same way as regular watch URLs when YouTube exposes downloadable formats.

Can I download YouTube audio only?

If the video has an audio track, you can choose an audio format such as M4A or a converted MP3.

Why did a YouTube download fail?

The usual causes are a private or unavailable video, a sign-in or bot check from YouTube, or a temporary rate limit. This service does not bypass those controls.

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