YouTube Video Downloader
Status Update
From the guy who built this
Look, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it.
This thing is broken right now. YouTube keeps changing their rules, and our last fix — which was basically duct tape and optimism — stopped working.
I know. You came here to download a video and instead you're reading my little apology note. Not exactly the seamless experience I had in mind.
Here's the deal: we're rebuilding the whole backend properly this time. Not another patch. A real solution that doesn't break the moment YouTube looks at it funny.
It'll be back. Better than before. And still completely free.
In the meantime, there are a bunch of other tools on this site that actually work right now — no construction zone, no waiting.
— EMO
Back soon. For real this time.
Want to know when it's back? Drop your email in the newsletter below.
No Fluff
How It Works
(When it's live, this is the experience.)
Paste the URL
Copy any YouTube video link — regular videos, shorts, playlists, or live recordings.
Pick Your Format
Choose between MP4 video (up to 4K) or audio. Select your preferred quality.
Download Instantly
Hit download and the file goes straight to your device. No email, no wait, no tricks.
Why Use This
Built Differently
Zero Sign-Up Required
No account, no email, no phone number. Just paste and download.
No Ads, Ever
No pop-ups, redirects, or fake download buttons. One page, one purpose.
Up to 4K Quality
Download in 144p all the way up to 2160p 4K depending on the source video.
Audio Extraction
Pull the audio track for podcasts, music, or voice recordings.
Fast Processing
Downloads are generated in seconds, not minutes. No queues.
Completely Free
No trial, no limit, no premium tier. Genuinely free — because tools should be.
Common Questions
FAQ
Is this really free?
Yes. No catch, no hidden paywall, no premium tier. It's a free tool built for you — and it'll be back.
What formats will be available?
MP4 video in resolutions from 144p up to 4K (2160p), and M4A audio. Quality depends on what the source video was uploaded in.
Why is it down?
YouTube keeps updating how they serve video content, which breaks the API methods we use. We're rebuilding with a more robust approach.
When will it be back?
Soon. We don't do "soon" as a brush-off — we mean it. Sign up to the newsletter and we'll let you know.
Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
Downloading for personal, offline viewing of content you have rights to is generally acceptable. Redistributing, re-uploading, or monetizing downloaded content is not. Always respect copyright.
While You Wait — These Work Right Now
No BRB signs on these. Go get some value while we finish fixing the downloader.