Paste a YouTube link to download the video in the quality you want, from 144p to 4K, or save just the audio as MP3. Free, no sign-up, no ads.
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Paste the link
Copy it from the app or browser. The site is recognised as you paste.
Choose what to keep
Video up to 4K, or audio only as MP3.
Save it
The file lands in your downloads as soon as it's ready.
On your phone: install this app, then use Share in Instagram, TikTok or YouTube and pick Social Downloader. The video opens here straight away.
About the YouTube Video Downloader
Social Downloader is a fast YouTube downloader that runs in your browser. Copy the address of any public YouTube video, paste it in the box above and you'll see the thumbnail, title, length and every available quality with its file size before you download anything.
Videos are saved as MP4 with the sound included. When YouTube offers it, you can pick 1080p, 1440p, 4K and higher. Prefer only the sound? Switch to Audio and save an MP3 or M4A instead.
How to download from YouTube
1
Copy the YouTube link
In the YouTube app tap Share → Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar (youtube.com/watch?v=… or youtu.be/…).
2
Paste it above
The video is found automatically. You'll see its title, thumbnail and the available qualities.
3
Pick a quality and download
Choose 1080p, 4K or Audio only, then press Download. Your browser saves the file (or your download manager takes over).
Features
Every quality YouTube has, from 144p up to 4K and 8K
MP4 video with sound, ready for any player
Audio only as MP3 (up to 320 kbps) or M4A
Works with youtu.be short links and mobile links
Sizes shown before you download
Works with IDM and other download managers
Questions
How do I download a YouTube video?
Copy the video's link, paste it into the box at the top of this page, choose a quality and press Download. The file is saved by your browser like any other download.
Can I download YouTube videos in 4K?
Yes, when the uploader published the video in 4K. All qualities YouTube offers are listed; very large files may be limited to a lower quality to keep the service fast for everyone.
Can I download private or age-restricted videos?
Public videos work without any account. For age-restricted videos you can sign in and connect your own YouTube account. Private videos can only be downloaded by people who have access to them.
What is a YT downloader?
"YT downloader" is a short name for a YouTube downloader: a tool that saves a YouTube video to your device so you can watch it offline. This page is one, and it works in your browser without installing anything.
Is it free?
Yes. Social Downloader is free to use, with no sign-up, no ads and no download limit per day beyond a fair-use limit of two downloads at the same time.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Linux. On Android you can also install it and share links to it straight from other apps.