Download YouTube Videos & Shorts Online Free

How to Download — Step by Step

No extensions or apps needed. Everything runs directly in your browser.

1. 1

   Find the YouTube video or Short

   Open YouTube in a separate tab and navigate to the video, Short, or live stream you want to save.

2. 2

   Copy the video URL

   Copy the full URL from your browser's address bar, or click the Share button under the video and copy the link from there.

3. 3

   Paste the link and click Analyze

   Click the input box above, paste the URL, then press Enter or click the 'Analyze link' button. We'll fetch the title, thumbnail, and all available formats.

4. 4

   Choose your preferred quality

   Select from the list of quality options (4K, 1080p, 720p, etc.). Higher resolutions may take a moment to process as they require merging video and audio streams.

5. 5

   Download the file

   Click the quality button you want. A progress bar will appear. Once finished, the file saves directly to your device's default Downloads folder.

6. 6

   Or save as MP3 audio

   Want just the audio? Click 'Download audio (MP3)' instead to extract the sound track from the YouTube video as an MP3 file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download a YouTube video?

Copy the URL from your browser or the YouTube share button, paste it into the input box above, click 'Analyze link', then choose your preferred quality (4K, 1080p, 720p, etc.) and click Download.

Can I download YouTube Shorts?

Yes. YouTube Shorts use the standard youtube.com/shorts/… URL format. Paste the Shorts link exactly as it appears in your browser and our tool will fetch the available formats just like a regular video.

Can I download YouTube videos as MP3?

Yes. After analyzing the link, click 'Download audio (MP3)' to extract and save the audio track as an MP3 file — useful for music, podcasts, or lectures.

What video quality options are available for YouTube?

Available qualities depend on what YouTube provides for that specific video. Common options include 144p, 360p, 480p, 720p HD, 1080p Full HD, 1440p 2K, and 4K. Higher resolutions may be merged from separate video and audio streams.

Do I need to install software or a browser extension?

No. Our YouTube downloader runs entirely in your browser. There is nothing to install, no extension required, and no account needed.

Why does my YouTube download fail?

YouTube occasionally changes its systems, which can temporarily affect downloads. Private, age-restricted, or region-blocked videos cannot be downloaded. Try refreshing the page and pasting the URL again, or try a different video.

Is downloading YouTube videos legal?

Downloading YouTube videos is subject to YouTube's Terms of Service. Generally, downloading is only permitted for personal, offline use through YouTube's own offline features or YouTube Premium. Always respect copyright and the rights of content creators.

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