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Paste a link and see every available quality in about a second. No queues, no redirects, no fake buttons.
Free YouTube downloader
YouTube video downloader
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YouTube video downloader
Save videos and Shorts in HD.
Paste any public YouTube link to download MP4 video, Shorts or MP3 audio. Choose 144p to 4K, with H.264 options that play everywhere.
We default to the highest MP4 · H.264 option, which plays in QuickTime, Windows Media Player, phones and browsers. If the source has no H.264, choose QuickTime-compatible to convert it. VP9/AV1 needs VLC or a modern browser.
This quality uses VP9/AV1, which QuickTime and Windows Media Player can't play. Pick 1080p or lower for a file that plays everywhere.
This source only has VP9/AV1. We'll convert it to H.264 + AAC for QuickTime — this can take a minute.
By downloading you confirm you have the rights to this content.
About this downloader
Download YouTube videos without the hassle
VidSaver reads the YouTube page and lists every format the video actually offers. That means no fake “HD” buttons and no redirect loops — just the real resolutions, from 144p up to 4K where the uploader provided them.
For the widest playback support, choose an MP4 · H.264 option (144p–1080p). Those files open in QuickTime, Windows Media Player, phones and browsers. 1440p and 4K are VP9/AV1, which need VLC or a modern browser. You can also extract just the audio as MP3 or M4A.
Why VidSaver
Built to feel invisible
No ads in your face, no fake buttons, no 30-second wait. Just a fast tool that does one thing well.
1,000+ sites
YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Vimeo, Reddit and hundreds more — all in one downloader.
No account needed
No sign-up, no email, no app install. We do not build profiles or sell your data.
HD video & audio
Save up to 4K when the source allows it, or pull just the audio as a clean MP3, M4A or Opus file.
How it works
Three steps. That's it.
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Copy the YouTube link
Use the address bar, the Share button, or the Shorts share menu.
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Paste and fetch
VidSaver reads the video and lists every available resolution and audio track.
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Choose MP4 and download
Pick H.264 for universal playback, or a higher resolution for VLC.
FAQ
Questions, answered
How do I download a YouTube video in HD?
Paste the link, press Fetch, choose 720p or 1080p MP4 · H.264 and press Download. Higher resolutions appear whenever the source provides them.
Can I download YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste the Shorts link exactly as you would a normal video link. Shorts are detected automatically.
Can I download YouTube audio as MP3?
Yes. Choose an Audio only option: MP3 320 kbps, MP3 128 kbps, M4A (AAC) or Opus.
Why is 4K not available for every video?
YouTube only stores the resolutions the uploader provided. If the source is 1080p, a 4K file cannot be invented.
Do I need to sign in to YouTube?
No. VidSaver only works with public videos and never asks for your YouTube account.
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