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. 1

    Copy the YouTube link

    Tap Share on the video or Short and choose Copy link.

  2. 2

    Paste it here

    Drop the URL into the input at the top of the page.

  3. 3

    Pick MP4 or MP3

    Choose your format and quality, then save the file to your device.

10M+videos downloaded
1.8smedian speed
24edge regions
4.8★user rating
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.

How to Download YouTube Videos Free

  1. 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. 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. 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.