YouTube Video Downloader
Free YouTube video downloader — paste a link and save any public video as an MP4 in up to 4K, with video and audio merged into one file. No login, no watermark.
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About the YouTube Video Downloader
The YouTube video downloader saves any public video as a ready-to-play MP4. YouTube streams video and audio as separate adaptive tracks, so the tool grabs the best video and best audio for the resolution you choose and muxes them into one file — real quality from 360p up to 4K when the upload has it, not a re-recorded copy.
What this tool checks
- Downloads any public YouTube watch URL as an MP4
- Lets you choose the resolution, up to the original (incl. 1080p and 4K)
- Merges YouTube's separate video and audio tracks into one clean file
- Adds no watermark and needs no account or browser extension
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose the video quality?
Yes — after you paste the link the tool lists every resolution the uploader published, up to 4K where available, and you download the one you want.
Does it work with age-restricted or private videos?
Public videos only. Age-restricted, private or members-only videos need a signed-in session, which this tool doesn't use.
Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
Downloading your own uploads, public-domain or Creative-Commons material, or content you have permission to use is generally fine. Re-posting someone else's YouTube content can breach copyright and YouTube's Terms of Service — keep it to personal, fair-use or rights-holder use.