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URL to direct download

YouTube URL Downloader

Paste any supported YouTube watch, Shorts, youtu.be, embed, or live URL and turn it into a direct video or audio download link.

This tool is useful when you want to inspect the normalized watch, Shorts, and embed URLs before downloading.

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Video ID
Open watch URL Open Shorts URL Open embed URL

Choose download format

Video downloads

Audio downloads

Download status

Analyze a URL first, then pick a format and generate a direct download link.

Direct links are resolved from a free downloader service and may expire. If the final download fails, generate a fresh link and try again.