Paste the YouTube video URL into the input box at the top of this page, click the Download button, choose your preferred quality (360p, 720p, 1080p, or 4K), and your download will begin instantly. No registration or software installation is needed.
YouTube Video Downloader — Free & Fast
Download YouTube videos and Shorts in 4K, 1080p, 720p, 360p or extract MP3 audio. No registration, no watermarks, completely free.
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Available Download Formats
How to Download YouTube Videos
Simple 3-step process — no signup, no software needed
1
Paste the Link
Copy the URL of any YouTube video, Shorts, or playlist and paste it into the input field above.
2
Choose Quality
Select from available formats: 4K, 1080p Full HD, 720p HD, 360p SD, or MP3 audio-only.
3
Download
Click the download button and your video will start downloading instantly to your device.
Why Choose YTSave?
Trusted by millions of users worldwide
100% Free
No hidden charges, no premium plans. Completely free forever.
No Registration
No accounts, no emails. Just paste a link and download.
4K & HD Support
Download in the highest quality available — up to 4K Ultra HD.
YouTube Shorts
Download YouTube Shorts in any quality with a single click.
MP3 Audio
Extract high-quality audio from any YouTube video as MP3.
Lightning Fast
Optimized servers deliver your download at maximum speed.
Supported Video Formats & Quality Options
Download videos in the quality that works best for you
| Quality | Resolution | Format | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 3840 × 2160 | MP4 | Large screens, projectors, archiving |
| 2K QHD | 2560 × 1440 | MP4 | High-res monitors |
| Full HD | 1920 × 1080 | MP4 | Laptops, tablets — best balance |
| HD | 1280 × 720 | MP4 | Mobile devices, general viewing |
| SD | 854 × 480 | MP4 | Saving storage space |
| SD | 640 × 360 | MP4 | Low bandwidth, quick transfers |
| Low | 426 × 240 | MP4 | Very slow connections |
| Audio Only | — | MP3 | Music, podcasts, background listening |
Download YouTube Shorts
Save your favorite YouTube Shorts in any quality
YouTube Shorts are fully supported. Simply copy the Shorts URL (e.g. youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID),
paste it into the download box, and choose your preferred quality. Shorts can be downloaded in all the same
formats as regular YouTube videos, including MP4 and MP3.
Learn more about downloading Shorts →
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about downloading YouTube videos
Yes! Simply paste any YouTube Shorts URL (e.g. youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID) and select your desired quality to download. Shorts work exactly the same as regular videos.
Absolutely. YTSave is 100% free to use with no hidden charges, no premium tiers, and no registration required.
We support MP4 video in 144p, 240p, 360p, 480p, 720p HD, 1080p Full HD, 1440p 2K, and 2160p 4K. Audio-only MP3 extraction is also available for every video.
Yes. We don't store any user data, there's no account system, and all downloads are processed securely. We use HTTPS encryption for all connections and never save your downloaded files on our servers.
Yes! If the original video was uploaded in 4K (2160p), you can download it in full 4K quality. The format will appear in the quality options when available.
Yes. Our tool supports extracting audio from any YouTube video and downloading it as a high-quality MP3 file. Just paste the URL and select the MP3 option from the format list. Learn more →
No. YTSave works entirely in your web browser — no apps, browser extensions, or plugins needed. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Downloads may fail if the video is private, age-restricted, or region-blocked. Also check that you pasted a valid YouTube URL. If the issue persists, try selecting a different quality or try again in a few moments.
There is no hard limit on the number of videos you can download. However, to ensure fair usage for all users, we apply reasonable rate limits. You can download several videos per minute without any issues.