YouTube Video Downloader

Use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID or https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID. Replace VIDEO_ID with the identifier from your own link; these examples are not downloadable samples. For a short-form clip, use the YouTube Shorts downloader. The interface processes one video at a time, not a whole channel or playlist.

The video action requests a compatible available version. Best available quality may require merging separate video and audio streams on the server. An upload's available formats, server tools and provider access determine the result; 1080p or 4K is not guaranteed, and the tool does not upscale a low-resolution source.

After saving, inspect dimensions and duration with the local media checker, then play the file to check picture and sound. For audio alone, see YouTube to MP3.

Private, deleted, account-restricted, paid or region-restricted videos may be unavailable. This form does not accept your Google password or account cookies. A provider rejection, changed format or temporary server problem can stop a request even when the video plays in your browser.

Check the complete video URL and displayed error before trying again. Do not repeatedly submit the same failing request. Our download troubleshooting guide separates preview, processing and browser-save failures.

For your own videos, YouTube Studio or Google Takeout provides official export routes. Keep your original editing export for a master backup. For viewing without a connection, check YouTube's offline options for your account and location; an in-app offline copy is not an unrestricted MP4 export.

Use only content you own or have permission to save, subject to applicable law and YouTube's Terms. Public visibility or a successful download does not establish permission to extract, redistribute or reuse a recording.

Preview requests are limited to 10 per minute and downloads to 5 per minute. Requests may appear in logs; merging and audio conversion use temporary server files. See our Privacy Policy.