Youku Video Downloader
Paste a public Youku video link and save it as MP4.
Quick answer
Youku Video Downloader saves public Youku videos as MP4 files. Youku splits long videos into segments and gates some episodes behind a VIP login, so the tool returns the public segments it can reach and merges them. VIP-only episodes are not accessible. Region-locked mainland content may fail from abroad. Files are removed after two hours.
Capability status verified on 2026-10-29. Results depend on the source URL and the media the platform makes publicly accessible.
| Public content | Yes |
|---|---|
| Private or login-gated content | No |
| Accepted link forms | https://v.youku.com/v_show/id_{id}.html; https://m.youku.com/video/id_{id}.html |
| Short links / alternate domains | Yes — m.youku.com |
| Content types | Public videos and episodes |
| Output | MP4 (merged segments) |
| Audio | Included, merged |
| Watermark removal | No |
| Batch download | No |
| Available quality | up to 1080p public tier |
| Last verified | 2026-10-29 |
How to download Youku videos
- Open the video on youku.com and copy the v_show address.
- Paste the address above.
- Download the merged MP4.
Known limitations
- VIP-only episodes are not accessible.
- Region-locked mainland content may fail from abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Can it download VIP-only Youku episodes?
No. VIP episodes require a paid logged-in session. The tool only reaches segments that play for anonymous visitors.
How are segmented videos handled?
The public segments are fetched and merged into one MP4, so the result plays as a single file.
Why does a Youku link fail outside China?
Many titles are licensed for mainland IP addresses only. A region block prevents the player from loading any media.
What quality is available?
The best public rendition, often 720p. Higher tiers are frequently tied to a login.
Verification and methodology
This capability profile was last verified on 2026-10-29 with SaveVideoKit version 0.0.15. A platform is marked supported only when a public test URL can be parsed, processed, and returned as a playable file.
Read the testing methodology, review the complete supported-sites matrix, or see the capability changelog.