Download YouTube videos on a computer
Any desktop browser. Nothing to install.
By using this site you confirm you have the right to download the file you request.
How it works
- 1
Copy the address from the YouTube tab
The whole youtube.com/watch?v= address, straight from the bar.
- 2
Paste it here and press Start
Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux, Cmd+V on a Mac.
- 3
Pick a row
Video rows give MP4; sound rows give MP3 or WAV.
- 4
Save
The file goes wherever your browser puts downloads.
Where the file lands
| System | Default folder |
|---|---|
| Windows | C:\Users\<you>\Downloads |
| macOS | ~/Downloads |
| Linux | ~/Downloads, or whatever XDG is set to |
Every browser lets you change that, and every browser shows the file in its own downloads list afterwards if you lose it.
Why a desktop program is the wrong answer here
The usual recommendation for this is a Windows program, and installing one means trusting an executable with whatever permissions the installer asks for. Several of the popular ones have shipped bundled adware at one point or another, and an installer is a far larger thing to trust than a web page.
Everything here runs in a tab, sandboxed by the browser, and leaves nothing behind.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work on Linux?
Yes. It is a web page — the operating system does not come into it.
Can I queue several videos?
One at a time. There is a rate limit to keep the queue moving, and normal use never reaches it.
Does it work offline afterwards?
The file is yours once it is saved, so yes. Fetching it needs a connection.