YouTube Video Downloader
Download public YouTube videos as MP4 in the best available quality.
Quick answer
YouTube Video Downloader is a free web tool that saves public YouTube videos as MP4 files. Paste a youtube.com/watch, youtu.be, or /shorts/ link, and the service selects the best compatible MP4 streams it can access. No account or software is needed. The finished file is kept for two hours and then deleted automatically. Both standard videos and Shorts are supported, while the available resolution depends on the source.
Capability status verified on 2026-10-28. 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v={id}; https://youtu.be/{id}; https://www.youtube.com/shorts/{id} |
| Short links / alternate domains | Yes — youtu.be |
| Content types | Public videos and Shorts |
| Output | MP4 when compatible streams are available |
| Audio | Included when the source exposes compatible audio |
| Watermark removal | Not applicable |
| Batch download | No — one video at a time |
| Available quality | best available MP4 stream (source dependent) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-28 |
How to download YouTube videos
- Open the video, click Share, then Copy to grab the YouTube link.
- Paste the link into the box above and press Download. Watch, Shorts, and youtu.be links all work.
- Choose MP4, then press Save your file to download it to your device.
Known limitations
- Playlists are not downloaded as a batch.
- Age-restricted, members-only, and login-gated videos are not supported.
Frequently asked questions
Is this YouTube downloader free?
Yes. There is no account, no payment, and no daily download quota. The tool runs without ads interrupting the download.
Is it safe to use?
The link is processed on our server and the finished file is kept for two hours, then deleted automatically. Nothing is installed on your device and no YouTube login is requested.
Do I need to install an app or extension?
No. It works in any modern browser on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS.
Does it support playlists, Shorts, or age-restricted videos?
Individual videos and Shorts are supported, but playlists are not processed as a batch. Age-restricted, members-only, and some premium videos that require a login cannot be downloaded.
Verification and methodology
This capability profile was last verified on 2026-10-28 with SaveVideoKit version 0.0.14. 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.