YouTube Video Downloader — Free MP4 (up to 1080p) & MP3 Downloader

YouTube Video Downloader — Free MP4 (up to 1080p) & MP3 Downloader. Free YouTube video downloader: paste a video or Shorts link, preview it and save it as MP4 in 1080p, 720p, 480p or 360p, or as MP3 audio. No sign-up or software needed.

This free YouTube video downloader turns any public YouTube link into a file you can keep.

Paste a standard watch URL, a youtu.be short link, a YouTube Shorts URL, a live replay or an embed link — or just the 11-character video ID — and the tool recognises the video instantly, shows a preview and lets you pick the output: MP4 in 1080p HD, 720p HD, 480p or 360p, or MP3 audio when you only need the soundtrack.

A progress bar tracks the conversion, and the download starts automatically once the file is ready; if your browser blocks it, a direct link is shown instead. The highest qualities are only available when the original upload was published in that resolution.

How it works: the conversion itself is performed by the third-party service loader.to.

When you click Download, your video link and chosen format are sent to that service, and the finished MP4 or MP3 is delivered from its servers — this site does not store your files or your download history.

Nothing needs to be installed and there is no sign-up, so it works as a YouTube downloader online on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS browsers.

Please respect creators' rights: YouTube's Terms of Service restrict downloading, so use this YouTube to MP4 and YouTube to MP3 tool only for your own uploads, videos you have permission to save, or content under a licence that allows reuse (for example Creative Commons).

Need the cover image instead of the video? Use our YouTube Thumbnail Downloader to save every thumbnail size up to 1280×720. To make a downloaded clip smaller before sharing or uploading it, try the Video Compressor, which runs in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

How do I download a YouTube video as MP4?

Paste the video or Shorts link into YouTube Video URL and a preview appears. Choose a quality in Select Format & Quality (MP4 1080p by default, or 720p, 480p or 360p) and click Download Video. When processing finishes the download starts; if it does not, use the manual download link.

How do I download only the audio as MP3?

Paste the link, choose MP3 Audio (High Quality) in Select Format & Quality and click Download Video. The conversion service extracts the audio track and returns an MP3 file.

Is the video processed in my browser?

No. Conversion is done by the third-party service loader.to: the video's YouTube link is sent to that service, which prepares the file, and the download comes from its servers. This page only shows the progress and passes you the download link.

Can I download any YouTube video?

Only download videos you own, have the creator's permission to download, or that are licensed for reuse, such as Creative Commons videos. Downloading other content may break YouTube's Terms of Service or copyright law, and you are responsible for how you use the files.

Why does the download fail or take so long?

Long or high-resolution videos can take several minutes to convert. If loader.to cannot be reached, returns an error or takes more than about 10 minutes, the tool shows a message; click Try again or choose a lower quality. You can click Cancel at any time.

Which YouTube links does the downloader accept?

youtube.com/watch, youtu.be, Shorts, live, embed and mobile links work, as does a bare 11-character video ID. Every link is sent to the service as a standard watch URL, so Shorts and embeds behave the same.

How to use this online tool

YouTube Video Downloader — Free MP4 (up to 1080p) & MP3 Downloader is designed for fast browser workflows when you need to format, validate, convert, decode, encode, generate, or inspect data without opening a heavy desktop app. Start with the input field or visible options, review the result, then copy or download the output for the next step.

When this tool is useful

Use YouTube Video Downloader — Free MP4 (up to 1080p) & MP3 Downloader for repeatable developer tasks, technical documentation, QA checks, quick conversions, debugging, content cleanup, and internal team workflows. The page focuses on clear inputs, immediate feedback, and output that is easy to reuse in code, reports, tickets, emails, or notes.

Practical tips

Before copying the final result, check important details such as spacing, casing, filenames, encoding, token structure, line breaks, or output format. Small checks prevent mistakes when the result is reused in source code, API requests, documentation, spreadsheets, or shared files.