YouTube Video Downloader
Download YouTube videos in HD MP4 or as MP3 audio. Free, fast and unlimited.
SnapYT is a free online tool to save YouTube videos. Paste the link of any public video and choose the quality you want, from 144p to 1080p Full HD, with the sound included in a single MP4 file.
Keep a lecture, a tutorial or your own upload to watch offline on a plane or with a weak connection, on iPhone, Android or a computer, with nothing to install.
Why use SnapYT?
Up to 1080p HD
Pick the quality you want, from 144p to Full HD 1080p, with the sound included in one MP4 file.
MP4, MP3 and M4A
Save the video, or only the audio as an MP3 for any player, or the original M4A without re-encoding.
No app, no sign-up
No account, no software and no browser extension. Paste a link and download.
Works on every device
iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and tablets: it runs in your browser.
How to use SnapYT
- Copy the linkOn YouTube, tap Share under the video and choose Copy link, or copy the address from your browser.
- Paste it herePaste the link into the box above and press Download.
- Pick a qualityChoose MP4 in the resolution you want, or MP3 / M4A for the audio only.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a YouTube video?
Copy the video link with YouTube's Share → Copy link button, paste it above and press Download. Then choose an MP4 quality, for example 1080p HD.
Which YouTube links work?
Video links (youtube.com/watch?v=…), short links (youtu.be/…), Shorts (youtube.com/shorts/…), mobile links (m.youtube.com), YouTube Music links and past live streams (youtube.com/live/…).
Why does a high-quality download take a moment to start?
YouTube stores the picture and the sound of HD videos separately. We join them into one MP4 while it downloads, which takes a few seconds to start. The file is ready to play as soon as it is saved.
Where are downloaded videos saved on my phone?
On Android they go to the Downloads folder. On iPhone, Safari saves them to the Files app under Downloads; open the video and tap Share → Save Video to move it to Photos.
Is SnapYT free?
Yes. There is no account, no app to install and no daily download limit.
Are the files stored on your server?
No. Files are streamed from YouTube through our server to your device as they download and are never saved on disk.
Can I download private, members-only or age-restricted videos?
No. Only public videos can be downloaded. Private, members-only and age-restricted videos need a signed-in YouTube account, so they are not accessible.
Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
Downloading is fine for your own uploads and for videos the creator allows you to save, for example under a Creative Commons licence. For anything else, check the creator's permission and YouTube's terms, and never re-upload other people's videos as your own.