Download YouTube videos, Shorts, and audio (MP3 or M4A) — or grab subtitles — by pasting any public link. This free online YouTube downloader works in your browser: no account, no desktop app, no extension. Pick MP4 up to 4K, convert to MP3, save vertical Shorts, or export caption files after a quick preview.
Find the video, Short, or playlist you want on YouTube and copy the URL from the address bar or the Share menu. Regular watch links, Shorts URLs, and playlist pages all work when you want to download from YouTube by link. You do not need to install an extension or sign in — just copy the public link and keep this tab open for the next step.
Paste the copied link into the field above and click Start to load a preview. Then open the Video, Audio, or Subtitles tab and pick the format and quality you need — MP4 up to 4K, MP3 or M4A, or caption files. Everything runs free online in your browser with no software to install and no account signup required.
Wait while the file is prepared, then click the gold Download button when it appears. Save the ready file to your phone, tablet, or computer, or create an optional time-limited share link. No registration is required at any step — paste a link, choose a format, and download when processing finishes.
The fastest way to save a clip is to download from YouTube by link: copy the URL from the address bar or Share menu, paste it into the field above, and click Start. Our free YouTube downloader fetches metadata, shows a preview, and lets you choose video, audio, or subtitles before anything is saved. The same flow works for regular watch pages, Shorts links, and many playlist URLs — free online, with no registration and no software install. Keep this tab open while processing runs in the background.
One paste box covers the formats most people need. Save full videos as MP4 — open the Download YouTube Video page for a video-first workflow with 1080p and 4K options. Extract music and podcasts with the YouTube to MP3 converter. Grab vertical clips through the YouTube Shorts downloader. Export captions via the YouTube Subtitles tool in SRT, VTT, or ASS. Each dedicated page focuses on one task, but you can start here and switch tabs after preview.
Open Video Tools is a free online YouTube downloader: paste a link, pick a format, and download without creating an account or entering payment details. There is nothing to install on Windows, macOS, Android, or iPhone — a modern browser is enough. Files are prepared on our side and cached briefly so you can save them to your device. Use the service for personal offline viewing when you already have the right to save the content; respect copyright and channel terms.
Speed
< 30s avg
Most files ready in under half a minute
Access
No account
Paste a link and download — no signup
Quality
Up to 4K
MP4 up to 4K, MP3/M4A, Shorts, and subtitles (SRT, VTT)
Yes. We do not request your YouTube login or Google password, and we never ask you to install a browser extension to download. Files are processed on our servers and cached temporarily — up to about an hour — so you can save them or share a private link. Share URLs are time-limited and do not publish content to a public catalog. You remain responsible for copyright compliance and should only download content you are allowed to keep.
Video downloads up to 4K in MP4, audio as MP3 or M4A, vertical YouTube Shorts, playlists with a limited queue, and subtitles in SRT, VTT, or ASS. Available options always depend on what YouTube serves for that upload — not every video includes 4K or every language track. After you paste a link, the preview lists exactly what you can save before you confirm.
Paste the video link, click Start, and open the Video tab after preview loads. Choose 1080p — Full HD from the quality dropdown when it appears in the list. If the uploader published Ultra HD, 4K (2160p) may also be offered alongside lower heights. Larger files take longer to prepare, so keep this tab open until the Download button is ready.
The direct download link stays valid for about one hour from the moment your file is ready. Optional share links work for up to five uses or one hour, whichever comes first. Files are removed automatically afterward to save server space and protect privacy. If a link expires, paste the same YouTube URL again and start a fresh download — no account is needed.
Fair-use rate limits apply per IP so the service stays fast for everyone — typically a few download starts per minute. Each prepared file also has a cap on direct and share-link downloads. Playlist queues are limited to a reasonable batch size. These limits prevent abuse while keeping normal personal use straightforward.
