YouTube Video Downloader
Download YouTube videos and Shorts in HD MP4 or MP3. Free, no app.
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Why use our YouTube downloader
HD MP4 & Shorts
Save regular YouTube videos and vertical Shorts at the highest quality available.
MP3 audio
Extract just the soundtrack as a clean MP3 — perfect for music and podcasts.
All URL formats
youtube.com, youtu.be, m.youtube.com and /shorts/ links are all detected automatically.
No app or extension
Pure browser tool — nothing to install on iPhone, Android or desktop.
How to download from YouTube
- 1
Copy the YouTube link
Tap Share on the video or Short and choose Copy link.
- 2
Paste it here
Drop the URL into the input at the top of the page.
- 3
Pick MP4 or MP3
Choose your format and quality, then save the file to your device.
“Fastest YouTube downloader I've found — saved 50 clips for my media class in 10 minutes.”
“Clean MP4s, no watermark, works on my phone. I use it weekly to archive YouTube reference videos.”
“No signup, no app — just paste and download. Easiest YouTube saver I've tried.”
Frequently asked questions
Can I download YouTube Shorts?+
Yes. Paste any /shorts/ link and the vertical MP4 is saved at original resolution.
Does it work on iPhone?+
Yes — use Safari, paste the link and save the MP4 or MP3 to Files.
Can I extract just the audio?+
Yes. After the video loads, choose the MP3 option to save the audio track only.
Is there a download limit?+
No. The YouTube downloader is free and unlimited with no signup.
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How to Download YouTube Videos Free
- 1
Copy the YouTube video URL
From youtube.com, m.youtube.com or the YouTube app, tap Share → Copy link. Both full and youtu.be short links work, plus YouTube Shorts URLs.
- 2
Paste it into snaptok.org
Drop the link in the box above. SnapTok detects whether it's a standard video, a Short or a public unlisted video.
- 3
Pick MP4 or MP3
Choose your preferred resolution (up to 1080p depending on the upload) or extract the audio as a clean MP3 for podcasts, interviews and music.
Why Use SnapTok for YouTube?
Shorts + long-form
One tool for both YouTube Shorts and full long-form videos.
MP3 audio extraction
Save lectures, podcasts and music as MP3 for offline listening — no YouTube Premium needed.
Subtitle download
When a video has public captions, SnapTok lets you grab them as a separate SRT file for translation or accessibility work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can SnapTok download age-restricted or private YouTube videos?+
No. Age-restricted, private and members-only YouTube videos cannot be downloaded.
Is downloading from YouTube against the terms of service?+
YouTube's ToS restrict downloading without permission outside its own offline feature. Use SnapTok only for personal use, content you own, or content licensed for download (Creative Commons, public domain).
Do I need YouTube Premium?+
No. SnapTok works without a YouTube account or Premium subscription. Premium gives you official offline playback inside YouTube's own apps.