PASTE. PREPARE. SAVE.
YouTube Downloader
Save a YouTube video. Keep it simple.
Paste a public YouTube video or Shorts link and prepare an MP4 download in your browser. Save the full video, or use our clip editor when you only need one moment.
2 free downloads per platform every 30 days · Free account · No card required
Start with a link
Your video. One simple download.
Free: up to 10 minutes, 100 MB and 720p per video. Quality depends on the source.
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Your link is saved. Use your existing YTClip account or create one.
READY TO SAVE
Download MP4Use videos you own or have permission to save. Public, supported sources only.
THREE SIMPLE STEPS
How to download a YouTube video
- 01
Copy the video link
Open the video on YouTube, choose Share, then Copy link. Standard video links, youtu.be links and Shorts links work here.
- 02
Prepare your file
Paste the link above and sign in to YTClip. We check the available video and prepare an MP4 within your plan's limits.
- 03
Save it to your device
Select Download MP4. Your file stays available for ten minutes. On a phone, look in Files or your browser's Downloads menu.
MORE THAN A SAVED VIDEO
Full video or just the best part?
A full download keeps a supported video from beginning to end. For a quote, tutorial step or highlight, our YouTube clip maker lets you choose exact start and end times. Pro adds editable captions, branding and different export shapes.
Clear limits. No surprise charges.
Download allowances are separate from clips and AI minutes. Free includes 2 downloads from each platform. Pro and Enterprise share one larger allowance across all three tools. Allowances renew on a rolling 30-day basis. Failed preparation does not count.
| Plan | Downloads / 30 days | Video length | File size | Source quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 2 per platform | 10 min | 100 MB | Up to 720p |
| Pro | 30 total | 30 min | 250 MB | Up to 1080p |
| Enterprise | 100 total | 60 min | 500 MB | Up to 1080p |
Available quality may be lower than your plan's maximum. Files expire ten minutes after preparation; cleanup runs automatically. No automatic overage charges.
Compare all Pro and Enterprise features →Need a step-by-step walkthrough?
How to Download YouTube Videos and Shorts as MP4 covers saving on your device, plan limits, troubleshooting and what to do next.
Ready to edit? Learn to add captions and export subtitles or make several clips from one recording.
Questions about YouTube downloads
How do I download a YouTube video as MP4?
Copy its public video link, paste it above and sign in to a free YTClip account. Select Prepare download, then Download MP4 when the file is ready. No extension or desktop app is needed.
Can I download YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste a public youtube.com/shorts link or the video's normal YouTube URL. Availability, duration and file-size limits still apply.
Can I download only part of a YouTube video?
Yes. Use the YouTube clip maker to choose a start and end time. It has its own clip allowance, separate from full-video downloads.
Does this download playlists or live streams?
This tool prepares one finished video at a time. Playlists, ongoing live streams, private videos, members-only videos and age-restricted content are not supported.
Is this downloader free?
A free YTClip account includes 2 YouTube downloads, 2 TikTok downloads and 2 Instagram Reel downloads in a rolling 30-day period, each up to 10 minutes and 100 MB, with quality up to 720p when available. Pro and Enterprise have higher separate download allowances. No card is required for Free.
How long is my download available?
Your download link works for 10 minutes after the file is ready. We then automatically delete the temporary file. We keep the link available during that window so you can retry an interrupted transfer. Save a copy to your device before it expires.
Do downloads use AI or clip credits?
No. Full-video downloads have a separate allowance. Preparing a download does not use clip credits or AI minutes. If you later use caption or transcript tools, their normal AI allowance applies.