YouTube Video Downloader

Save YouTube videos as 4K or 1080p MP4 with sound, or extract MP3 audio.

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Why use this YouTube downloader

4K and 1080p MP4 with sound

Save video at your chosen resolution with sound in one MP4.

Video quality selection

Choose from the video's available resolutions, including 4K, 1440p and 1080p, with estimated file sizes.

MP3 audio

Extract audio as MP3. The file size before download is an estimate.

Free, no sign-up

No account, payment or daily download cap.

Phone and computer

Download in your browser on iPhone, Android, Windows or Mac without installing an app or extension.

No download copies on our server

MP4 and MP3 files are created in your browser without passing through DIMA Tools' server.

How to download a YouTube video

1
Copy the link

On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar. In the YouTube app, tap Share → Copy link.
2
Paste the link

Paste the link into the box above to load the title, duration and estimated file sizes.
3
Choose format and video quality

Choose Video (MP4), then select a resolution from the quality buttons below it. Each quality can include an estimated file size. For audio, choose Audio Only (MP3). Press Download, then save the file when it is ready.

Where to find the file

iPhone / iPad

Safari asks to download the file. Open the Files app → Downloads. To add a video to Photos, open it in Files and tap Share → Save Video.

Android

Chrome saves it to the Download folder. Open the Files app, or Chrome → Downloads.

Windows / Mac

The file goes to your Downloads folder unless your browser asks where to save it.

Quality and formats

MP4 includes video and sound in one file. Video quality is selectable, including 4K and 1080p. MP3 contains audio only. File sizes before download are estimates.

Option	What you get	Sound
Video (MP4)	Your selected resolution from the video's available qualities, including 4K, 1440p and 1080p. The source frame rate is preserved, including 60 fps.	In the same file
Audio Only (MP3)	The best audio track, converted to MP3 at the highest variable-bitrate setting.	Audio only

Quality buttons list the available resolutions for each video. Videos with 1080p available have 1080p selected by default.
The selected resolution uses AV1 first, followed by VP9 and H.264. The video is saved without re-encoding.
Playback requires a player that supports the saved video codec. Any conversion for another player or editor is up to you.
Nothing is upscaled. Videos retain their original aspect ratio, including vertical Shorts.
HDR uploads use an SDR stream for the saved MP4.

Supported links

youtube.com/watch?v=…Video page on a computer
m.youtube.com/watch?v=…Video page in a mobile browser
youtu.be/…Share → Copy link in the YouTube app
youtube.com/shorts/…Shorts
youtube.com/live/…Live streams that have ended

A link copied from a playlist downloads only that video. Channel pages, playlists and search results can't be downloaded.

YouTube Shorts Downloader: vertical preview, resolution selection and MP4 with sound

Why a video won't download

Private, deleted or region-blocked

Check that the video still plays on YouTube without signing in. Videos blocked in the region where our server runs cannot be downloaded here.

Sign-in required

Age-restricted, members-only and private videos require a signed-in YouTube account. This downloader does not support those videos.

Still live

A stream that is still running cannot be saved. Download the replay after the stream ends and YouTube publishes it.

Browser download failed

A browser download error ends the download. DIMA Tools does not create or convert a replacement file on its server.

Not a video link

Channel pages, playlists and search results are not individual video links. Copy the link to the video itself.

Frequently asked questions

Is this YouTube downloader free? +

Yes. There is no account, payment or daily download cap.

Do YouTube downloaders still work? +

Yes. This downloader supports public YouTube videos. Download restrictions and errors are covered in “Why a video won't download” above.

Is it safe to use? +

There is nothing to install and no sign-up. Files are transferred over HTTPS. MP4 and MP3 files are created in your browser without passing through DIMA Tools' server.

Do 1080p and 4K MP4 files have sound? +

Yes. Both contain video and sound in one MP4. No separate audio file needs to be combined afterwards.

Can I download in 4K? +

Yes. The quality buttons offer the resolutions available for your video, including 4K, 1440p and 1080p. Select the resolution to save. The MP4 includes sound and preserves the source frame rate, including 60 fps.

Can I download YouTube Shorts? +

Yes. Paste a Shorts link and select an available video quality or MP3 audio. The saved video retains its original aspect ratio.

Can I download a whole playlist? +

No. Each link downloads one video. If you paste a link copied from a playlist, only that video is downloaded.

Can I download private or age-restricted videos? +

No. Private, members-only and age-restricted videos need a signed-in YouTube account, and this tool does not sign in.

Where is the downloaded file on my phone? +

On iPhone or iPad, open the Files app and go to Downloads. On Android, open the Download folder in the Files app, or Chrome → Downloads.

Is it legal to download YouTube videos? +

It depends on the video and where you live. Saving your own uploads, Creative Commons videos or videos the owner lets you save is usually fine. Downloading other copyrighted videos goes against YouTube's Terms of Service, and re-uploading them can infringe copyright.

Is DIMA Tools affiliated with YouTube? +

No. DIMA Tools is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube or Google.

Do you keep a copy of my download? +

No. MP4 and MP3 files are created in your browser. The files do not pass through DIMA Tools' server and are not stored there.

Which video codecs do the MP4 files use? +

The selected resolution uses AV1 first, followed by VP9 and H.264. Playback requires a player that supports the saved codec. Any conversion for another player or editor is up to you; DIMA Tools saves the video without re-encoding.

Use it responsibly

Download videos you made, videos under a Creative Commons licence, or videos the owner has allowed you to save. Don't re-upload, sell or redistribute downloaded videos without permission.

DIMA Tools is not affiliated with YouTube or Google. Files created in your browser are not stored on DIMA Tools' server. Rights holders can contact [email protected].