YouTube Video Downloader
Save any YouTube video to your device in HD or 4K. Paste the link, pick a quality, and download — free, with no app to install.
How it works
Copy the YouTube link
On the YouTube app tap Share → Copy link. In a browser, copy the URL from the address bar. Regular videos, Shorts and youtu.be short links all work.
Paste it above
Paste the link into the box on this page and hit Download. We fetch every available quality for that video in seconds.
Choose quality & save
Pick 4K, 1080p, 720p or a smaller size, then save the MP4 straight to your phone, tablet or computer.
Up to 4K resolution
If the original video was uploaded in 2160p or 1440p, you can download it at full quality — not just 360p like many tools.
Works with Shorts
YouTube Shorts links are fully supported, so you can save vertical videos for offline viewing too.
No software needed
Everything runs in your browser on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac. No extension, no desktop app, no account.
Fast, free, unlimited
There is no daily cap and no paywall. Downloads start immediately from fast servers.
How to download YouTube videos online
YTVidDown is a free online YouTube video downloader that turns any YouTube link into a direct MP4 download. Unlike desktop programs, nothing needs to be installed: open this page, paste the video URL, and choose the resolution you want. The whole process usually takes less than ten seconds, even for long videos, because the file downloads directly from a high-bandwidth server.
All common YouTube URL formats are recognised automatically — standard watch links (youtube.com/watch?v=…), shortened youtu.be links, mobile m.youtube.com links, and YouTube Shorts. You don't need to edit the URL or remove tracking parameters; just paste it as-is.
Download YouTube videos on iPhone, Android and PC
On Android and on desktop browsers, the MP4 saves straight to your Downloads folder. On iPhone and iPad, Safari will ask where to store the file — choose Files, and you can later move the video to the Photos app or watch it directly in the Files app. Because YTVidDown is a website rather than an app, it works the same on every device and never needs updating.
Downloaded videos play offline in any modern player. That makes this tool handy for flights, commutes, slow connections, or archiving your own uploads before removing them from your channel.
Which video quality should you choose?
For most phones, 720p offers the best balance between sharpness and file size — roughly 50–100 MB for a ten-minute video. Choose 1080p for laptop or TV playback, and 4K only when you need every pixel, since a 4K file can easily exceed 1 GB. If storage is tight, the lower resolutions are ideal for keeping many videos at once.
Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
Downloading videos for personal offline use is generally tolerated in most countries, but re-uploading or distributing someone else's content without permission infringes copyright. Always respect the creator's rights: download your own videos, content you have permission to save, or material released under a permissive licence. YTVidDown does not host or store any videos — it simply fetches the file YouTube already serves.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a YouTube video for free?
Copy the video link from YouTube, paste it into the box at the top of this page, and click Download. Choose your preferred resolution and the MP4 saves to your device. It's completely free and requires no account.
Can I download YouTube videos in 4K or 1080p?
Yes. YTVidDown lists every resolution the original upload provides, from 144p up to 4K (2160p). If the creator uploaded in 4K, you can download in 4K.
Does this work with YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste a Shorts link (youtube.com/shorts/…) and it downloads exactly like a regular video, in the highest quality available.
Can I download YouTube videos on my iPhone?
Yes. Open this page in Safari, paste the link, and tap Download. iOS saves the video via the Files app; from there you can move it to Photos if you like.
Do I need to install an app or extension?
No. YTVidDown runs entirely in the browser on any device — no app, no browser extension, no registration.
Is there a limit on video length or number of downloads?
No hard limits. Very long videos simply take a little longer to prepare. You can download as many videos as you want, free of charge.
Does the downloaded video have a watermark?
No. You get the original file exactly as YouTube serves it — no added watermark, no re-encoding, no quality loss.
Why can't I download a specific video?
Private, members-only and age-restricted videos can't always be fetched. Live streams can only be downloaded after the stream ends and YouTube finishes processing the recording.