YouTube Video Downloader
Paste a public YouTube video or Shorts link below to see the download options available for it, then save the file you want.
A preference, not a promise. We select the closest match to this from whatever the link genuinely offers once it's analyzed.
Works with public YouTube videos and Shorts only. Private, unlisted and members-only videos aren't supported.
How to Download YouTube Videos
- 1
Open the video on YouTube
Find the public video or Short in the YouTube app or on youtube.com.
- 2
Copy the link
Tap Share, then Copy link. A youtu.be short link works too.
- 3
Paste it above
Paste the link into the box and check the file options this specific video offers.
Supported YouTube Content
- Public videos
- Shorts
Not Supported
- Private or unlisted videos
- Age-restricted videos requiring sign-in
- Live streams in progress
- Members-only content
Available Video Quality
We list only files YouTube provides as a single stream with video and sound together. For many videos that means a 360p file, and higher resolutions appear only when YouTube offers them that way. Nothing is upscaled or invented.
Download YouTube Videos on Android
Open the link in Chrome and paste it above. Downloads save to your device's Downloads folder.
Download YouTube Videos on iPhone
Open this page in Safari and paste the link. Safari will prompt you to save the file to your Files app.
Common Problems
"This content may be private or restricted"
Private, unlisted, members-only and age-restricted videos need a sign-in, so they can't be processed. Only public videos work.
Only a low resolution is offered
Higher resolutions are usually delivered as separate video and audio streams, which this tool doesn't merge. Only single-file options are listed.
"We couldn't process this link"
Check the link is complete and the video still plays, then try again in a moment.
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YouTube Downloader FAQs
Can I download YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste the Shorts link the same way as a regular video link.
Why isn't 1080p or 4K offered?
Those resolutions are normally separate streams that need merging. We only offer single files that already include sound, so they appear only when YouTube provides them that way.
Can you download private or age-restricted videos?
No. Only public videos are supported, and we never ask for a login to get around a restriction.
Download another YouTube video
A preference, not a promise. We select the closest match to this from whatever the link genuinely offers once it's analyzed.