YouTube Video Downloader – Download MP4 & MP3 Online

Download supported YouTube videos and audio online with YTDown. Paste a video, Shorts, or playlist URL to check the available formats, choose your preferred quality, and save content you are authorized to download.

4K (2160p) Maximum video quality when the source allows it

320 kbps MP3 output setting (source dependent)

50 Playlist batch limit (videos)

21 Interface language options

Practical guide

A quick guide to choosing a YouTube download format

A few simple checks can help you choose a file that suits your device and the content you are allowed to save.

Start with the source video

The available download choices depend on the video’s source streams. Review the title, duration, and listed formats before choosing. A resolution setting can limit the maximum output size, but it cannot add detail that was not in the original.

Choose video or audio

Choose MP4 when you need a video file and MP3 when you only need audio. Higher bitrate settings do not improve audio that was published at a lower quality, so use the source and your listening needs as a guide.

Check the link and your permissions

Use a supported YouTube video, Shorts, or playlist link. Private, restricted, or unavailable videos may not be accessible. Before saving anything, make sure you own the content or have permission to download it, and follow applicable law and YouTube’s Terms of Service.

Three simple steps

How to Download YouTube Videos in 3 Simple Steps

Check a video or playlist, compare the available formats, and choose a file that suits your device.

Copy and paste a YouTube link

Copy a compatible video, Shorts, or playlist URL from YouTube, then paste it into the downloader above.

Preview the video and choose a format

Review the title, duration, and available choices. Select a resolution or audio bitrate, and use the estimated size as a guide.

Download and save your file

Choose MP4 for video, MP3 for audio, or select playlist items for a ZIP. Save the prepared file to your device when it is ready.

Choose your format

Download YouTube Videos in MP4 and MP3 Formats

Choose a video resolution or audio option from the formats available for your link. The source and its available streams determine the choices shown in the downloader.

MP4

Video as MP4

Save compatible videos as MP4 and choose from the resolution options available for the source, up to 2160p when supported.

MP3

Audio as MP3

Choose an available MP3 output setting up to 320 kbps. A higher output bitrate cannot improve the quality of lower-quality source audio.

ZIP

Playlist as ZIP

Select up to 50 videos from a compatible playlist and prepare them together. Unavailable items may be skipped.

A clearer download flow

Why Choose YTDown for YouTube Downloads?

Six decisions that shape how YTDown works, not just how it looks.

See it before you save it

The title, thumbnail and length load before any download starts, so you can confirm it is the right video.

Multiple quality options

Choose an available resolution that fits your screen, connection, and storage. Options depend on the source.

No re-encoding

Video and audio streams are merged, not recompressed, so you keep the quality the source actually published.

Playlists in one pass

Select up to 50 playlist items for a ZIP batch. Some unavailable items may be skipped.

One interface, everywhere

The same layout, labels and steps on a phone as on a widescreen monitor — nothing changes by device.

Estimated file sizes

Where available, a size estimate helps you plan before downloading. Actual file sizes can vary with the source and selected format.

Supported video quality

Choose the Right Video Quality for Your Device

Smaller resolutions can be convenient on phones; higher resolutions may suit larger displays. The available choices depend on each source.

Common video resolutions and their typical uses
Resolution	Typical use	Availability
360p	Compact files and smaller screens	Only if supported by source
480p	Everyday mobile viewing	Only if supported by source
720p HD	HD viewing on most screens	Only if supported by source
1080p Full HD	Full HD viewing	Only if supported by source
1440p (2K)	Higher-resolution displays	Only if supported by source
2160p (4K)	4K displays	Only if supported by source

Available choices depend on each source. Resolution labels set an upper limit; they cannot add detail that is not present in the original. Any size estimate shown in the preview is only a guide; actual size varies with the source, duration, and selected format.

About the service

About YTDown

YTDown is a browser-based video and audio downloader designed to make choosing the right file easier. Check available resolutions, compare MP4 and MP3 options, and review supported file details before downloading.

Choose MP4 video or MP3 audio from the options available for the source. Resolutions can reach 2160p (4K), and MP3 output options include up to 320 kbps, but neither is available for every link. The downloader combines source video streams instead of encoding them to a fixed bitrate; estimated sizes are only a guide, and higher output settings cannot restore detail missing from the original.

For a compatible playlist, you can select up to 50 videos for one ZIP batch. Each selected item is processed individually, so the archive may contain fewer files if some videos cannot be downloaded. Files are stored temporarily and become eligible for deletion about an hour after a job finishes; cleanup runs during site or worker activity.

Only download content you own, have permission to save, or are otherwise authorized to use. Respect applicable law and YouTube’s Terms of Service. YTDown is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube.

Frequently Asked Questions About YTDown

Answers about supported links, formats, playlists, and file handling.

How do I download a YouTube video?

Paste a compatible link into the downloader, review the video details and available options, choose a format, then save the prepared file when it is ready. Only download content you are authorized to save.

Can I download YouTube playlists?

Paste a compatible playlist link and select up to 50 videos for a ZIP batch. Videos are processed one by one; if an item fails, it is skipped and the ZIP may contain fewer files than you selected.

Can I download in 1080p or 4K?

The downloader can offer video options up to 2160p when compatible source streams are available. The options shown for a link depend on its source; selecting a higher limit cannot add resolution missing from the original.

Can I convert a YouTube video to MP3?

For supported links, choose an MP3 option from the choices shown. The downloader supports output settings up to 320 kbps, but the result also depends on the audio available from the source.

Do YouTube Shorts links work?

Compatible Shorts links can be pasted into the same downloader. Available formats and successful processing depend on the video and source availability.

Can I download an entire playlist as a ZIP?

Yes. Select up to 50 items from a compatible playlist to prepare a ZIP batch. Items are processed individually, so videos that are unavailable may be skipped and the ZIP can contain fewer files than selected.

Do I need to install an app or extension?

No dedicated app or browser extension is required to use the web interface. Open YTDown in a compatible browser and paste your link.

Can I use the downloader on a phone?

The website works in a mobile browser as well as on desktop. Saving files and choosing their destination depends on your device and browser.

Why might a video link fail?

Check that the URL is complete. Private, removed, age-restricted, region-blocked, or otherwise unavailable videos may not work. YouTube can also restrict requests from the server.

Is it okay to download any public YouTube video?

A public link does not automatically mean a video is free to download or redistribute. Follow applicable law and YouTube’s Terms of Service, and only save content you own or are authorized to use.

Ready to Download Your Video?

Paste a supported YouTube link, explore the available formats, and choose the file that works best for you.

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