Download YouTube videos as MP4 in 720p, 1080p or 4K when available. Paste a link, choose your quality and save. No signup or installation.
Lower quality is selected by default. Choose 720p or 1080p when available if you want higher quality.
If the download fails, click generate again to get a fresh link.
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Use YouTubeToolkit's YouTube video downloader to paste a video link, view the available download options and save a video to your device. Choose a smaller file for everyday viewing or select 1080p Full HD when you need clearer text and detail. Higher resolutions, including 1440p and 4K, may be available for some videos.
This online YouTube downloader runs in your browser, so you can start without installing a separate app. Available quality depends on the original video and the output the tool can prepare.
Open the video on YouTube and copy its URL from the address bar or the Share menu.
Paste the link into the field above and click Download 1080p to load the available options.
Check the video title and thumbnail, then select an option under Select Quality & Download.
Click Download Now and follow any download prompt from your browser. Wait for the file to finish downloading before opening it.
The first button loads the video's options; the final Download Now button starts the selected download.
Follow the steps below for your device. The process is similar across platforms — copy the link, paste it here, choose a quality and save.
For a large download, check your available storage and keep the connection active until the transfer finishes.
The quality menu may include the options below. A resolution appearing for one video does not mean it will be available for every link.
Basic viewing when saving data is the priority.
Standard definition for smaller screens.
Everyday viewing with a balance of detail and download size.
Tutorials, presentations and videos with small text or fine detail.
More detail on higher-resolution displays, when available.
Viewing on a 4K display when the source and download option support it.
For a standard widescreen video, 1080p means 1920 × 1080 pixels. Higher resolution cannot restore detail missing from the original recording.
Format and resolution are different. MP4 is a video file format; 720p and 1080p describe picture resolution. Choose MP4 when it is offered and suits your device. An MP4 file can contain video and audio, but the extension alone does not confirm that sound is included.
File size depends on video length, bitrate, frame rate and encoding. There is no fixed size for a ten-minute 1080p video. Compare file sizes when shown and choose a lower quality if storage or mobile data is limited.
Before you download from YouTube, keep these limits in mind.
A video must have an accessible version at the selected resolution. A 4K option is not available for every video.
Deleted, private or restricted videos may be unavailable to the tool, even if you can view them in your own signed-in session.
Long videos and large files can take more time to prepare. A download may fail if processing cannot finish.
Your device needs enough free space to save the completed file.
A previously generated link may stop working. Process the original video URL again to request a fresh link.
If the tool displays a duration, file-size or usage-limit message, follow that message before retrying.
| Problem | What to try |
|---|---|
| The link will not process | Copy the video's own link again, check that the video is still accessible on YouTube and retry once. |
| 1080p or 4K is missing | Choose one of the available resolutions. The source or current download options may not include the quality you want. |
| The video downloads without sound | Check the player's volume and mute settings. If the file has no audio track, try another available output that includes sound. |
| The download link fails | Process the original video URL again and use the newly generated download option. |
| Processing stalls or stops | Check your connection and free storage. If the same quality keeps failing, try a lower one. |
| The downloaded file will not play | Confirm that the download finished. Try a player that supports the file format and codec, or select another available output. |
| Cannot find the saved video | Check your browser's Downloads list. On iPhone or iPad, also check Downloads in the Files app. |
If the problem continues, note the error message, selected quality, device and browser when contacting support.
This YT video downloader runs entirely in your browser. No download, no signup, no extension needed.
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Common questions about downloading YouTube videos.