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Paste a link and see the available options before choosing your download.
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VIDEO · AUDIO · SHORTS
YouTube Download Tools
Download videos, audio, and Shorts in your browser.
Videos & ShortsNo software to installYour choice of quality
Paste your link. Find your format. Save it for later.
PICK YOUR WAY TO SAVE
Choose a YouTube Downloader
Your YouTube tools, together in one place.
MADE FOR EVERYDAY DOWNLOADING
What You Can Download with Ytdl
A straightforward way to save content you own or have permission to download.
Available Video Quality
Pick from the resolutions available for your video. No artificial upscaling.
Audio-Only Downloads
Choose Audio when you want the sound without the video.
No Software Installation
Use the tool in your browser. No extension or extra software is needed.
YouTube Shorts Support
Use a regular video link or a YouTube Shorts link in the same box.
Download Status and Errors
See when a link is being checked, a file is preparing, or a video is unavailable.
FROM LINK TO FILE
How to Use Ytdl
Four simple steps. Right in your browser.
01
Copy the Video Link
Open your video or Short, tap Share, and choose Copy link.
02
Paste the Link and Choose a Mode
Pick Video or Audio, paste the link, and select Download.
03
Review the Download Options
Check the title. For video, choose an available resolution; for audio, use Download audio.
04
Save the File to Your Device
Download your file, then find it in your browser’s downloads.
VIDEO OR AUDIO. YOU CHOOSE.
Video, Audio, and Shorts Options
Full videos, audio tracks, and Shorts—all from one link box.
A FEW HELPFUL ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions About Ytdl
Common questions, answered simply.
How do I download a YouTube video?
Copy its YouTube link, paste it into the box above, and select Download. Once the video is checked, choose an available quality and download the file.
Can I download YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste a direct YouTube Shorts link into the same box. Availability depends on the video and the download service.
Which video quality can I choose?
The available choices come from the source video. A higher-resolution option is only shown when available; the service does not upscale video.
Why isn’t my video downloading?
Private, age-restricted, removed, or region-restricted videos may not work. YouTube may also temporarily block the download service. Check the link, try another public video, or retry later.
Where will my downloaded file go?
Your browser normally saves files in your device’s Downloads folder. On a phone, check the Files app or your browser’s download list.
Which videos am I allowed to save?
Use Ytdl for your own videos or content you have permission to download. Respect creators’ rights and the applicable platform terms. Ytdl is not affiliated with YouTube.
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