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YouTube Video Downloader

Paste any YouTube video, Shorts, or playlist link to save the clip to your device in MP4 or audio format. Fast, browser-based, and works on desktop and mobile without any install.

YouTube Downloader

For personal use. Please respect creators and copyright.

How It Works

Three steps. Videos, Shorts, and playlists.

1

Copy the YouTube Link

Open the video, Short, or playlist on YouTube. Tap Share and copy the link from the app or website.

2

Paste and Load

Paste the link into the box above. We fetch the title, thumbnail, duration, and available quality options.

3

Pick a Quality and Save

Choose the resolution or audio-only option and click Download. Your file saves directly to your device.

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Why use StatusDownloader for YouTube

Videos, Shorts and Playlists

One tool for all three. Paste a standard link, a Shorts link, or a full playlist URL.

No Sign-Up, No Install

Entirely browser-based. We never ask for a YouTube account or install anything on your device.

MP4 Video or Audio

Pick a progressive MP4 quality for the full video or grab the audio-only track as M4A.

Mobile and Desktop

Works on Android, iPhone, Windows, and Mac browsers. The file saves to your device directly.

What is the YouTube Video Downloader?

Our YouTube Downloader is a free, browser-based tool that lets you save a YouTube video, Short, or any video inside a playlist straight to your device. Paste the link, pick a quality, and the file saves like any other download — no account, no app, no extension. We also surface an audio-only option for times when you only need the sound.

The experience is the same on desktop and mobile. Need to save content from another platform? Our Instagram Downloader and Facebook Downloader use the same fast, anonymous flow.

Key Features of Our YouTube Downloader

Video and Shorts Support

Regular YouTube videos and Shorts work the same way — paste the link, pick a quality, save the file. Both landscape and vertical formats are handled correctly.

Playlist Mode

Paste a playlist URL and we list every video inside. Each item gets its own download button so you can save the clips you want, one by one.

Audio-Only Option

Grab just the soundtrack as an M4A file when you don't need the video. Useful for lectures, music uploads by the creator, and podcasts.

Quality Picker

Standard MP4 qualities (360p, 720p, up to 1080p depending on the source) are listed with file size so you can choose what fits your data plan.

No Sign-Up

No YouTube login required. We never ask for your Google credentials, and nothing gets posted back to your account.

Mobile-Friendly

The page is tuned for phones and tablets. The download goes straight into your browser's Downloads folder or the Files app on iPhone.

Common Reasons to Save a YouTube Video

People save YouTube videos for all kinds of reasons. Here are the ones we see most often:

Responsible Use & Copyright

Respect creators. Most YouTube uploads are protected by copyright. Saving a video for personal, offline viewing is common, but re-uploading, monetizing, or redistributing someone else's work without permission may violate copyright laws and YouTube's terms. Please check the creator's license and credit them when you share anything publicly.

Not legal advice. This page is informational only. Rules vary by country and by content type. If you are unsure, err on the side of asking the creator for permission first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about downloading from YouTube.

Is this YouTube Downloader free?

Yes. It is free to use with no daily caps, no sign-up, and no hidden premium tier.

Does it support YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Paste a Shorts link and the flow is identical to a regular video — we detect Shorts automatically.

Can I save a full playlist?

Paste a playlist URL (the one with list= in it) and we load every video in the playlist. Each item has its own download button so you can save them individually.

What formats are available?

MP4 for video (most commonly 360p to 1080p) and M4A for audio-only. The exact list depends on what YouTube has uploaded for that video.

Why is the highest YouTube quality sometimes missing?

Above 1080p, YouTube delivers video and audio as separate files that normally need to be combined by an app like a media player. We expose the combined qualities that save cleanly with one click.

Does this work on mobile?

Yes. The site runs in any modern mobile browser on Android and iPhone. The file saves to your Downloads folder or Files app.

Do you keep my videos?

No. The file streams from YouTube through our server to your device. We do not store a copy on disk.

Can I save private or age-restricted videos?

Private and age-restricted videos cannot be downloaded. Only public uploads are supported.

Is saving YouTube videos allowed?

YouTube's Terms of Service ask users to watch content on YouTube. Saving a clip for personal, offline use is common, but redistributing someone else's content without permission may violate copyright. Please respect creators.