Is downloading YouTube videos with this tool free?

Yes. Downloading at 480p and below (144p, 240p, 360p, 480p) is completely free with no limits. Qualities of 720p, 1080p, and higher are available in the Premium version.

Do I need to install an extension or software?

No. The tool works entirely in your browser. Just paste the link and click Download — no extensions, no apps, no sign-up needed.

What format will the downloaded video be in?

Videos are saved as MP4. For qualities above 360p, separate video and audio streams are automatically merged by FFmpeg — you get a single ready-to-play file with sound.

Does it work on mobile devices?

Yes. The interface is fully responsive and optimized for smartphones and tablets. You can paste a link, choose quality, and download directly from your phone.

Why are some quality options missing for certain videos?

YouTube decides which resolutions are available for each video. If the uploader posted the video in limited resolutions, those are the only options available — this is a YouTube limitation, not a restriction of our service.

YouTube Video Downloader

Download YouTube videos free — up to 480p with no limits

How to Download a YouTube Video — Step-by-Step Guide

SaveYTube is a free online YouTube video downloader that saves videos as MP4 directly in your browser — no software installation, no sign-up required. Powered by yt-dlp with FFmpeg audio-video merging, it works on any device: phone, tablet, or desktop.

Download Instructions

Copy the video link
Open YouTube, go to the video you want, and copy the URL from your browser's address bar. Both youtube.com/watch?v=... and youtu.be/... short links are supported.
Click Analyze
Paste the link into the field above and click Analyze. The tool will fetch the video title, channel, duration, and all available quality options.
Choose a quality
Pick your preferred quality from the dropdown. Qualities from 144p to 480p are completely free. 720p, 1080p, and above are available in the Premium version.
Download the video
Click Download. An MP4 file with merged video and audio will be saved to your device.

Why use SaveYTube?

Free up to 480p — no limits, no ads
Fast format analysis powered by yt-dlp
Automatic video + audio merging via FFmpeg
Works on all devices — phone, tablet, desktop
No sign-up or software installation required
Supports both youtu.be short links and full youtube.com URLs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is downloading YouTube videos with this tool free?: Yes. Downloading at 480p and below (144p, 240p, 360p, 480p) is completely free with no limits. Qualities of 720p, 1080p, and higher are available in the Premium version.
Do I need to install an extension or software?: No. The tool works entirely in your browser. Just paste the link and click Download — no extensions, no apps, no sign-up needed.
What format will the downloaded video be in?: Videos are saved as MP4. For qualities above 360p, separate video and audio streams are automatically merged by FFmpeg — you get a single ready-to-play file with sound.
Does it work on mobile devices?: Yes. The interface is fully responsive and optimized for smartphones and tablets. You can paste a link, choose quality, and download directly from your phone.
Why are some quality options missing for certain videos?: YouTube decides which resolutions are available for each video. If the uploader posted the video in limited resolutions, those are the only options available — this is a YouTube limitation, not a restriction of our service.