YouTube Video Downloader

How to download YouTube videos as MP4

Downloading with DirectYtDownloader takes less than a minute. Copy the URL of any public YouTube video — standard watch links, Shorts and youtu.be links all work — paste it into the box above and click Get video. Every quality YouTube actually offers is listed with its real file size, from 360p up to 1080p and beyond when the source provides it.

The formats we list are combined MP4 files: the video and audio are already merged, so the file you download plays anywhere — on your phone, laptop, TV or media player — with nothing to install and no codecs to juggle.

Tips for the best download

• Pick the highest quality you have space for — 1080p is crisp everywhere, 720p is the everyday sweet spot.
• Prefer audio only? Switch to the MP3 tab to get the highest-quality audio as a clean MP3.
• Use a stable internet connection for large files. We show the exact size before you download.
• Downloads save straight to your device — check your Downloads folder or browser bar for the file.

What you can and cannot download

Standard public videos, Shorts, youtu.be links and unlisted videos (when you have the link) all work. Private videos, age-restricted videos and live streams cannot be downloaded — no tool can, and any tool that claims otherwise is not being honest.

Is it legal?

Downloading videos for personal, non-commercial use of content you own or have rights to is fine. Please respect creators and copyright — the tool is for saving videos you are allowed to save.