YouTube Video Downloader — MP4, MP3 & M4A
Save YouTube videos and audio in your choice of format and quality — MP4 360p to 1080p, MP3 and M4A audio — with video info, HD thumbnails, and transcript preview. Downloads activate automatically once the site's download service is configured.
Video Downloader
Paste a link, pick a format and quality, and save the video or audio.
No video yet
Paste a YouTube link above to load its info, pick a format and quality, and prepare your download.
Only download videos you own or have permission to use. Respect copyright and YouTube's Terms of Service.
By CompressPixLast updated August 20265 min read
YouTube Video Downloader — Save MP4 Video or MP3 Audio
The YouTube Video Downloader prepares any public video for saving in the format and quality you choose — MP4 video from 360p up to 1080p, or MP3 and M4A audio at your preferred bitrate. Paste a link, confirm the video info, pick your settings, and hit download.
The tool is built with a swappable service layer: the site owner can connect their own download backend, after which downloads run automatically. Every other feature — video info, HD thumbnails, transcript preview, and share links — works entirely in your browser with no backend at all, and this tool never bypasses YouTube's access controls or downloads content without permission.
- MP4 · MP3 · M4A
- 360p → 1080p quality
- HD thumbnails
- Transcript preview
Why Use Video Downloader?
Format & Quality Control
MP4 video in four qualities or MP3/M4A audio in your preferred bitrate — pick what fits your device and use case.
Video Info Up Front
See the title, channel, and a live thumbnail before you commit to a download, so you always grab the right video.
HD Thumbnails & More
Download the HD thumbnail, preview the transcript, or copy the link — all without any backend.
Privacy-First by Design
Nothing is uploaded or stored by the tool itself, and the download flow is only ever handled by the site's own configured service.
Features
Smart URL Parsing
Accepts watch links, youtu.be short links, shorts, embeds, and bare video IDs.
Three Output Formats
MP4 video, MP3 audio, and M4A audio — with per-format quality options (360p to 1080p, 128kbps to 320kbps).
Swappable Download Service
A clean service layer means the site can connect any backend later without touching the interface — until then, downloads stay honestly disabled.
HD Thumbnail Downloads
Grab the SD or max-resolution thumbnail straight from YouTube's public CDN while you're here.
Transcript Preview
Peek at the video's public captions and jump to the full Transcript Extractor when you need everything.
History & Favorites
Recent videos are saved locally with favorites support so you can return to a download any time.
How to Use the Video Downloader
Prepare a video for saving in four simple steps.
Paste the video URL
Enter any YouTube link — watch, shorts, or youtu.be — and the tool loads the video's public info.
Pick format & quality
Choose MP4 video (360p–1080p) or MP3/M4A audio, then select your preferred quality.
Use the extras
Download the HD thumbnail, preview the transcript, or copy the share link — all instantly in your browser.
Download when ready
When the site's download service is configured, the Download button prepares and saves your file automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers.
How does the YouTube video downloader work?▼
Paste a link and the tool loads the video's public info (title, channel, thumbnail). Pick your format and quality, then download — either instantly for thumbnails and info, or through the site's configured download service for the video or audio file.
Can I download YouTube videos to MP4?▼
Yes — choose the MP4 tab and a quality from 360p to 1080p. The download runs through the site's configured service when one is connected.
Can I download YouTube audio as MP3?▼
Yes — the MP3 tab offers 128kbps, 192kbps, and 320kbps bitrates, and there's a separate M4A option for higher-efficiency audio.
What is the highest video quality supported?▼
MP4 video goes up to 1080p. Whether a specific video is available at that quality depends on the upload.
Is downloading YouTube videos legal?▼
Downloading videos you don't own or lack permission to use generally violates YouTube's Terms of Service and may infringe copyright. Only save content you created or have explicit permission to download.
Why is the Download button disabled?▼
The download service isn't configured on this site yet. The button activates automatically once the site owner connects a backend — the interface is ready either way.
Does this tool bypass YouTube's access controls?▼
No. The tool uses only public YouTube data (oEmbed info, CDN thumbnails, public captions) and never attempts to circumvent YouTube's protections.
Can I download Shorts?▼
Yes — paste the Shorts link and the same format and quality options apply.
Can I download thumbnails without the video?▼
Absolutely — the SD and Max HD thumbnail buttons work entirely in your browser with no backend, since thumbnails are public CDN images.
Can I preview the transcript before downloading?▼
Yes — the transcript preview shows the first segments of the video's public captions, with a link to the full Transcript Extractor.
What is the file size?▼
File size depends on the video's length and the quality you choose — 1080p video is much larger than 360p, and 320kbps audio is larger than 128kbps.
Do I need an account or login?▼
No — the tool is free, requires no YouTube account, and works in any modern browser.
Is my video link private?▼
The URL is only used to fetch public YouTube data. No searches are stored on any server, and history stays in your browser's local storage.
Can I download an entire playlist or channel?▼
Not directly — this tool works one video at a time. Recent videos are saved to local history so you can process several quickly.
What should I do if the download fails?▼
Check that the video is public and that the site's download service is configured and reachable. A clear error message is shown when a download can't be prepared.
Does it work on mobile?▼
Yes — the entire tool is responsive, and downloads work on phones and tablets when the service is configured.
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