Free YouTube Downloader
YouTube Video Downloader Free & Fast
Paste a YouTube link and save the video as MP4 or the sound as MP3.
This YouTube video downloader saves YouTube videos to your phone or computer as MP4, or just the sound as MP3. Copy the video link, paste it in the box above and press Download. It’s a free YouTube downloader that runs in the browser, so there’s no app, no extension and no sign-up.
It works with normal videos, music videos, and YouTube Shorts. Every YouTube download video request takes only a few seconds. Use it on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac or a Chromebook.
How to download YouTube videos
- Open the video on YouTube and copy the link from the address bar, or tap Share → Copy link in the app.
- Paste the link in the box above and press Download.
- Pick a format: MP4 for video or MP3 for audio.
- The file saves to your device.
Quick answer: to download a YouTube video, copy the video’s link, paste it into this YouTube video downloader and press Download. Choose MP4 for the video or MP3 for the sound. It’s free, works in any browser, and needs no app or account.
How to download YouTube videos on iPhone
On iPhone, open this page in Safari, paste the YouTube link and tap Download. When the file is ready, Safari saves it to Files → Downloads. From there, tap the video, then Share, then Save Video to move it into your Photos app.
Tip: if the file opens in a player instead of downloading, tap and hold the Download button and choose Download Linked File.
How to download YouTube videos on Android
If you want to download video YouTube plays on your Android phone, the steps are short. On Android, open this page in Chrome, paste the link and tap Download. The video goes to your Downloads folder and shows up in your Gallery. This is the simplest way to download video from YouTube on Android without installing an unknown app.
Download from YouTube on a computer
On Windows or Mac, copy the link from your browser’s address bar, paste it here and click Download. The file goes straight to your Downloads folder. This YT downloader is a good fit for teachers saving a lesson to play in class, or anyone who wants a video ready before a flight.
What is the best free YouTube downloader?
The best free YouTube downloader is one that works in your browser without installing software, gives you both MP4 and MP3, doesn’t bury the download button under pop-up ads, and never asks you to log in. Browser-based tools are also safer than random desktop programs, because there is nothing to install that could carry malware.
That’s why this page keeps things simple: one box, one button, and a clear choice between video and audio.
Choose MP4 or MP3
| You want | Choose | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| The full video | MP4 | Watching offline, editing, sharing |
| Only the sound | MP3 | Music, podcasts, lectures |
| A vertical Short | MP4 | Phone gallery, reposting your own Shorts |
Need a specific format page? Use YouTube to MP4, YouTube to MP3 or the YouTube Shorts Downloader.
Can I get a YouTube video transcript here?
Not yet. This site is a video downloader, not a YouTube transcript generator. To get a YouTube video transcript, open the video on YouTube, tap the three dots under the video and choose Show transcript. You can copy the text from there. If you were looking for “YouTube to transcript” tools, that built-in option is the quickest free way.
Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
YouTube’s Terms of Service say you should not download videos unless YouTube shows a download button or you have permission from the owner. Saving your own uploads, videos with a Creative Commons licence, or videos the creator allows is fine. Please only use this YT video downloader for content you have the right to save, and never re-upload other people’s videos as your own.
Frequently asked questions
Is this YouTube downloader free?
Yes. Every YouTube video download is free, with no limit and no account. You only need the link.
Can I download YouTube videos without an app?
Yes. This works in any browser on your phone or computer, so there’s nothing to install. That also makes it safer than most download apps.
What quality can I download?
You can choose from the qualities YouTube offers for that video, up to 1080p on most videos. Higher-quality files are bigger and take a little longer.
Where do downloaded YouTube videos go?
On Android and computers, they go to your Downloads folder. On iPhone, they go to Files, then Downloads, and you can move them to Photos from there.
Can I download a whole playlist?
Not at the moment. Download videos one link at a time. Each YT video download takes only a few seconds.