YouTube Video Downloader

Free online parsing of public YouTube videos, save MP4/WebM videos in the original source quality

Supports single video, playlist and channel video links

YouTube Video Downloader Features

Designed for saving YouTube content, free, fast and easy to use

Source Video Quality

List the available qualities provided by the source video and save real MP4/WebM files

Public Video Links

Supports public links such as youtube.com/watch and youtu.be/, just paste to parse

Multiple Output Formats

Save available video streams directly as universal MP4/WebM formats compatible with various players

Fast Parsing

Returns parsing results quickly after entering the link, saving waiting time

How to Use the YouTube Video Downloader

Four simple steps to save the YouTube video you want

1

Copy Link

Open the YouTube video page and copy the link from the browser address bar

2

Paste and Parse

Paste the link into the input box above and click "Parse Video"

3

Choose Format

Select the quality and format you need from the parsing results

4

Start Download

Click the download button and follow the prompts to save the video

Download Compatibility and Tool Comparison

Parsing results depend on the media resources actually provided by the public video

Video Output

  • MP4 / WebM video files
  • Resolutions provided by the source
  • Direct media files

Supported Links

  • youtube.com/watch?v=...
  • youtu.be/...
  • Public videos only

Availability Notes

  • Video must be publicly accessible
  • Quality varies by video
  • Membership-restricted videos not supported

Online Downloader vs Browser Extension

Capability Online Downloader Browser Extension
Parse by copying link Supported Supported
One-click download on video page Not supported Supported
Playlist batch download Not supported Supported
Subtitle and audio extraction Partially supported Supported

YouTube Video Download FAQ

Public video downloads, formats, supported devices and usage limits.

Publicly accessible YouTube video links are supported, including single videos, playlists and channel videos, usually in the form youtube.com/watch?v=... or youtu.be/....

Yes. YouTube Shorts links (youtube.com/shorts/...) are also supported as long as the video is publicly accessible.

Parsing results list the qualities actually available from the source video, usually including 360P, 720P, 1080P, 2K and 4K, depending on the quality at which the source video was uploaded.

Common causes include an expired link, a non-public video or a platform restriction on the request. Check that the link is publicly accessible and try again later.

After successful parsing, videos can be saved directly as MP4 or WebM files. The specific format depends on the stream actually provided by the source video; the tool does not re-compress or improve image quality.

Open this page in a mobile browser and paste a public video link. Saving depends on the source video and browser support.

Please only save content you own, have authorization for, or that is in the public domain, and comply with local laws and YouTube's Terms of Service. This tool is for personal legal use only; do not use it to infringe on others' copyrights.