YouTube Video Downloader
Paste any YouTube link to download it in up to 4K. One thing worth knowing before you start, because almost no other downloader says it: YouTube only publishes one file containing both picture and sound, and it is the 360p one. Every higher resolution is stored as a separate video-only stream. We label those clearly rather than pretending otherwise, and you can download the audio separately and combine the two in any editor.
Example link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
YouTube Formats You Can Download
- 2160p (4K) — video only
- 1440p (2K) — video only
- 1080p Full HD — video only
- 720p HD — video only
- 480p — video only
- 360p — video with audio included
- Audio only — AAC (.m4a), the original track untouched
How to Download from YouTube
- 1Open the YouTube video you want and copy its link from the Share button.
- 2Paste the link into the box above and press Verify Link.
- 3Check the list of real formats — each shows its true file size and codec.
- 4Pick a resolution, or switch to the Audio Only tab for just the sound.
- 5Press Download. The file streams straight to your device.
What Will Not Work
Stated up front so you are not left guessing after a failed download.
- Age-restricted videos require a signed-in session and cannot be downloaded.
- Private and unlisted-with-login videos are not accessible.
- Live streams must finish and be published as a replay first.
- Above 360p there is no combined video+audio file — that is YouTube's design, not a limitation we chose.
YouTube Download FAQ
Can I download YouTube videos in 4K?
Yes, when the uploader published a 4K version. Bear in mind a 4K download is the video track only — download the audio separately from the Audio Only tab if you need sound.
Why does my 1080p YouTube download have no sound?
Because YouTube stores 1080p as a video-only stream. Only the 360p file has audio muxed in. Download the audio separately and combine them in any free editor, or use 360p if you just want to watch offline.
Does this work for YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste the Shorts link exactly as you copied it and it will be handled like any other video.
Is it free?
Yes, with no account, no daily cap and no wait timers.