YouTube video downloader
An ad-free way to save YouTube videos and audio. We have gathered the best free tools in one place — no account, no software to install, and nothing passes through our servers.
cobalt.tools
Open source, no ads, no trackers. Handles YouTube, X, TikTok, Instagram and more, and lets you pick a resolution or pull the audio out as MP3.
- No ads, no pop-ups, no fake download buttons
- Choose a resolution, or extract audio as MP3
- Works in desktop and mobile browsers
Opens in a new tab. Your link is handled there — the file never touches our servers.
How it works
Copy the video link
On YouTube, tap Share → Copy link. Shorts and youtu.be links work too.
Open a tool
Pick one of the services below and paste the link into its input box.
Choose a format
Select MP4 for video or MP3 for audio, then save the file to your device.
Other free options
Each service is run independently by a third party. If one is down or slow, try another.
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VisitA veteran YouTube converter with MP4, 3GP and MP3 output and quality up to 4K.
VisitA minimal, quick YouTube to MP4 or MP3 converter that needs no account.
VisitBefore you download
This page is a directory of third-party tools. We do not host, cache or process any video content ourselves. Please download only material you own or have permission to use, and respect YouTube's Terms of Service and the rights of the original creator.
FAQ
Is this free?
Yes. Every service listed here is free to use. We earn nothing from them and charge nothing for this page.
Do you store the videos I download?
No. The download happens directly between your browser and the third-party service. Nothing passes through our servers.
Why isn't this built into the site like the thumbnail and transcript tools?
Thumbnails and captions are public data we can fetch and display ourselves. Full video files are far larger and heavily restricted by YouTube, so we point you to dedicated tools instead of relaying them.
Can I download in 4K or extract just the audio?
Yes. Both cobalt.tools and YT1s let you pick the resolution, and cobalt can output audio-only MP3.