YouTube → MP4 / MP3
YouTube Video Downloader
Paste a YouTube link to download videos in SD, HD, 720p, 1080p, 2K, or 4K as MP4 — or convert to MP3. Free online downloader, no install.
How it works
How to download a YouTube video online
Three steps on desktop or mobile — copy the link, paste it here, then save MP4 or MP3.
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Copy the YouTube link
Open the video or Short and copy the watch URL, Shorts link, or youtu.be short link.
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Paste into Ytsow
Drop the link into this free YouTube downloader to fetch available video and audio formats.
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Choose quality and download
Pick MP4 (HD, 1080p, 720p when available) or extract MP3, then save to your device.
Features
MP4, MP3, Shorts — in your browser
A fast online YouTube video downloader with the formats people actually search for.
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YouTube to MP4 converter
Download YouTube videos as MP4 or WebM in the resolutions the source provides.
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YouTube to MP3 converter
Convert YouTube to MP3 when an audio track is available — talks, music, and study notes.
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YouTube Shorts downloader
Save public Shorts the same way as long-form videos, one link at a time.
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HD & 4K when available
1080p, 720p, or higher appear only if the original upload offers them — no fake upscaling.
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Works on phone and desktop
Browser-based on iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac — no app or extension required.
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Free, no account
Paste a public link and download. No registration and no watermarks on files.
Use cases
When a YouTube download actually helps
Real situations where saving a public video or audio track is useful — and you have the rights to do it.
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Commute listening
Turn long talks or interviews into MP3 so you can listen without keeping the YouTube app open.
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Skill practice on repeat
Save a how-to video as MP4 and rewatch tricky steps frame by frame while you practice.
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Backup your own uploads
Download videos from a channel you manage so you keep a local copy beyond the platform.
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Share within a small team
Export a permitted clip once, then review it offline in meetings without everyone streaming again.
Formats & quality
MP4, MP3, and the qualities the source offers
Download YouTube videos in MP4 or WebM, convert to MP3, and choose HD, 1080p, 720p, or 4K when the original upload provides those options.
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MP4
The most compatible format for phones, laptops, and media players.
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WebM
Efficient compression for web use when the provider exposes it.
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MP3 / M4A
Audio-only options for music, podcasts, and study notes when available.
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4K / 1080p / 720p
Higher resolutions appear only when the original video provides them.
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480p / 360p
Smaller files for limited storage or slower connections.
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Shorts & long-form
Public Shorts and standard watch-page videos use the same paste-link flow.
Devices
Download YouTube on desktop and mobile
Same free downloader in the browser — copy the link, paste it here, then save MP4 or MP3.
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Desktop
Copy the URL from the address bar on youtube.com, paste it into Ytsow, then choose quality.
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iPhone / iPad
In the YouTube app, tap Share → Copy link, paste in Safari, then save to Files when prompted.
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Android
Copy the link from the YouTube app, paste in Chrome, download, then check your Downloads folder.
Related tools
YouTube to MP3, MP4, and Shorts
Open the page that matches your search intent.
FAQ
YouTube downloader FAQ
Quick answers on formats, devices, and responsible use.
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Is Ytsow a free YouTube video downloader?
Yes. Ytsow is a free online YouTube downloader. No account is required to paste a public YouTube link and choose an available format.
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How do I download a YouTube video as MP4?
Copy the video URL, paste it into Ytsow, then choose an MP4 option when available. Higher resolutions appear only if the original upload provides them.
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Can I convert YouTube to MP3?
Yes. Choose the audio option or open our YouTube to MP3 page. MP3/M4A appears when the provider exposes an audio track for that video.
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Can I download YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Copy the Shorts link and paste it here, or use the Shorts downloader page. Public Shorts work the same as long-form videos.
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Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Ytsow runs in modern mobile browsers. On iPhone, use Share → Copy link, paste here, then save when prompted.
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Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
Only download content you own, have permission to use, or that YouTube itself provides a download option for. Respect creators’ rights and YouTube’s Terms. This is not legal advice.
Free online YouTube video downloader
Ytsow is a free YouTube video downloader for public videos. Paste a link to save MP4, convert YouTube to MP3, or download YouTube Shorts in your browser — no software install and no account. Quality mirrors the source, including HD or 4K when the upload provides it.
Need a specific format page? Use YouTube to MP3, YouTube to MP4, or the YouTube Shorts downloader. Only download content you own, have permission to use, or that YouTube itself offers to download.