Only download content you have rights to. For personal/lawful use. Files auto-delete within 24h. Age-gated, private, geo-blocked, or deleted videos may fail with a clear error — we do not claim 100% success.
YouTube only
Paste a YouTube URL
Public watch / youtu.be links · 4K & 8K when available · MP3 from the same URL
Paste a public YouTube link, then fetch available qualities — up to 4K/8K, or convert straight to MP3/M4A. No file upload needed.
What is YouTube Video Downloader?
YouTube Video Downloader is a free online tool that saves public YouTube videos as MP4 in every available quality — 8K, 4K, 1080p, 720p and lower — and converts YouTube links to MP3 or M4A audio. Paste a link, pick a quality and download. No signup, no software.
Free YouTube video downloader and YouTube-to-MP3 converter. Paste a public YouTube URL, pick quality (including 4K/8K when the source has it), or convert audio to MP3/M4A. yt-dlp + ffmpeg merge high-res streams. Only download content you have rights to.
Key features
- Real 4K and 8K downloads when the video has them
- YouTube to MP3 and M4A on the same page
- Merges high-resolution video and audio with ffmpeg
- Works with youtube.com, youtu.be and Shorts links
Popular uses
- Save your own uploads or Creative Commons videos offline
- Download lectures and tutorials you have rights to
- Extract audio from a podcast or music video you own
Also known as: YouTube Downloader, YouTube to MP3, YouTube 4K Downloader, y2mate alternative.
How it works
- Paste a public YouTube or youtu.be link on this YouTube downloader page.
- Fetch real available YouTube qualities — 8K, 4K, 1080p, 720p, 480p.
- Switch to the MP3 / Audio tab on this same YouTube page to convert that video's audio to MP3 or M4A — no file upload needed.
- Pick a quality and download. Files auto-delete within 24 hours. Only download content you have rights to.
FAQ
Can I download YouTube videos in 4K or 8K?
Yes — when the YouTube source was uploaded in 4K (2160p) or 8K (4320p), we list it and merge the separate video and audio streams with ffmpeg on the server. If ffmpeg is not installed, we show a clear message instead of a broken file.
How do I convert a YouTube video to MP3?
Paste the YouTube link and fetch it, then switch to the "MP3 / Audio" tab on this same YouTube page and pick MP3 or M4A. It converts directly from the URL you pasted — there is no file to upload.
Is every YouTube video guaranteed to work?
No. Age-gated, private, deleted, or geo-blocked videos can fail, and YouTube sometimes limits downloads for a while. Public watch links work best — if one fails, wait a few minutes and try again.
Do you merge video and audio for high quality?
Yes — 1080p and above on YouTube is usually stored as separate video-only and audio-only streams, so we merge them with ffmpeg (same stack as other Media tools) into a single MP4.
Legal note?
Only download content you have rights to. For personal/lawful use. Files auto-delete within 24 hours.
How do I download a YouTube video in 1080p?
Paste the link, tap Fetch, choose 1080p from the list and download. Higher qualities appear automatically when the video has them.
Can I download YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste the Shorts link the same way as a normal video.