YouTube Video Downloader (2026)
Download YouTube videos for free in HD, MP4, and multiple quality options. Fast, secure, and no registration required. Works on desktop and mobile for content creators and teams.
Download YouTube videos and audio instantly in high quality. Simply paste any YouTube URL and get your content in MP4 or MP3 format.
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How It Works
Copy the YouTube video URL
Go to YouTube and copy the video link from the address bar or click 'Share' and copy the URL.
Paste the URL in the downloader
Paste the URL into the input field above and click 'Get Video' to load quality options.
Select quality and download
Choose your preferred quality (360p to 4K) and click 'Download'. Your video saves directly to your device.
Supported Formats & Quality
| Quality | Resolution | File Size | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360p | 640×360 | ~50 MB/hour | Quick previews, low storage |
| 480p | 854×480 | ~100 MB/hour | Standard viewing |
| 720p HD | 1280×720 | ~200 MB/hour | HD displays, social media |
| 1080p Full HD | 1920×1080 | ~400 MB/hour | Professional editing, archiving |
| 4K Ultra HD | 3840×2160 | ~1.5 GB/hour | Future-proofing, large screens |
* File sizes are approximate and vary based on video content and compression.
Popular Use Cases
Repurpose Your Videos Across Platforms
Download your YouTube content to create shorter clips for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Edit once, distribute everywhere.
Offline Teaching Materials
Download educational videos for classroom presentations in areas with unreliable internet or for archival purposes.
Archive Marketing Content
Backup promotional videos, testimonials, and product demos to protect against accidental deletions or platform changes.
Save Reference Material
Download interviews, documentaries, and case studies for offline analysis and citation in academic work.
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💡 Pro Tips
Download your own content for repurposing
Content creators: Download your published YouTube videos to repurpose as Instagram Reels, TikToks, or LinkedIn clips. Edit once, distribute everywhere with PostPlanify's multi-platform scheduler.
Always choose the highest available quality
When repurposing or archiving, download in 1080p or 4K. You can always compress down later, but you can't upscale low-quality footage without losing clarity.
Create a backup archive of your channel
Protect against accidental deletions or account issues. Download your entire catalog quarterly and store it on external drives or cloud storage as a safety net.
Use for competitor research and inspiration
Download competitors' top-performing videos to analyze their hooks, pacing, and CTAs. Study what works in your niche (but never reupload others' content).
Test different thumbnails offline
Download your video, create multiple thumbnail variations, and A/B test them with your team before uploading. Small thumbnail tweaks can dramatically impact CTR.
Extract B-roll for future projects
Downloaded videos can be sliced into reusable B-roll clips. Build a personal stock footage library from your own content to speed up future editing workflows.
Download before YouTube processes your upload
YouTube compresses videos during upload. If you need the original quality later, download it immediately after publishing as a clean master copy.
Use for offline presentations and pitches
Need to show your work without internet? Download your portfolio videos before client meetings, conferences, or anywhere WiFi is unreliable.
Common Issues & Solutions
Browser Compatibility
🖥️Desktop Browsers
📱Mobile Browsers
Works on All Browsers
Processing happens server-side, so no browser plugin or extension is required. Works seamlessly across all modern browsers and devices.
Privacy, Security & Compliance
Your Privacy Matters
Our service operates with complete transparency. We exclusively work with publicly accessible social media content and maintain a strict no-storage policy. No videos are retained on our infrastructure after download completion, ensuring your activity remains private.
Secure by Design
Every connection is protected with industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption. All video processing occurs through secure protocols, and we never request personal credentials or account access. Your downloads are delivered securely to the user after temporary processing, without permanent storage or redistribution.
Legal Responsibility
Important Notice: This tool is intended for personal use only and should be used exclusively for downloading content you own or have explicit permission to download. Users must verify they have proper authorization before downloading any content.
Downloading content from YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms may violate their Terms of Service. You are solely responsible for compliance with all applicable copyright laws, intellectual property protections, platform usage agreements, and local regulations. Unauthorized distribution, reproduction, or commercial use of copyrighted material is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
⚠️ DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
By using this service, you acknowledge and agree that: (1) You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and platform terms of service; (2) You will only download content you own, created, or have explicit permission to download; (3) PostPlanify is not liable for any misuse, legal consequences, or violations resulting from your use of this tool; (4) This service is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind.
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