YouTube Video Downloader
Download videos from YouTube quickly and easily. Just paste the YouTube URL and download!
About YouTube Video Downloader
This tool helps users download publicly accessible YouTube videos or audio streams for offline viewing or personal archiving, subject to content availability and platform limitations.
Supported YouTube Content
- Publicly available YouTube videos
- Videos without strict geographic restrictions
- Content not protected by paywalls or subscriptions
Unsupported Content
- Private videos
- Paid or Premium-only content
- Movie rentals and purchased TV shows
- Videos blocked due to regional restrictions
DRM & Copyright Restrictions
Most free YouTube videos do not use traditional DRM, but paid media, Premium-exclusive content, and some licensed music are protected and cannot be downloaded using third-party tools.
YouTube’s Content ID system may block, mute, or restrict videos, which can affect download availability and quality.
Video & Audio Formats
MP4: Commonly used for resolutions up to 720p (and sometimes 1080p), often including both video and audio in one file.
WebM: Used for higher resolutions such as 1080p and 4K. These streams usually separate video and audio and must be merged.
Audio Extraction Limitations
- High-resolution videos often separate audio and video streams
- Muted or removed audio due to copyright claims will remain muted
- Audio quality depends on the highest bitrate YouTube provides
- Network or codec issues may affect successful audio merging
Legal & Terms of Service Notice
Downloading copyrighted YouTube content without permission may violate intellectual property laws and YouTube’s Terms of Service.
This tool should only be used for content you own, have permission to download, or that is in the public domain.
Who This Tool Is For
Best suited for creators archiving their own videos, users downloading content with explicit permission, or individuals saving public-domain videos for personal, non-commercial use.