YouTube Video Downloader

Free online parsing of public YouTube videos, save MP4/WebM videos in the original source quality

Browser extension recommended for one-click HD video, playlist and subtitle downloads on YouTube

Supports single video, playlist and channel video links

Recommended: YouTube Browser Extension

Install the extension to save HD videos, playlists and subtitles on the YouTube page with a more stable and convenient experience

Chrome Extension

One-click capture of videos, playlists and subtitles on YouTube in Chrome, supporting HD downloads

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Edge Extension

Dedicated Microsoft Edge extension for stable YouTube HD video and playlist downloads

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Firefox Extension

Lightweight and secure Firefox extension to quickly save YouTube videos and playlists

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The extension is safe and does not collect your YouTube account or personal information

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Why use the YouTube video download extension first?

Online parsing is good for quickly downloading single public videos; the extension handles more scenarios and is our recommended download method

One-Click Download

No need to copy links or switch pages; a download button appears below the YouTube video, click to save video or audio.

More Stable

Online parsing relies on public APIs and is affected by YouTube anti-scraping; the extension identifies media resources directly in the browser for higher success rates.

Playlist Batch Download

The extension recognizes all videos in a playlist with one click and adds them to the download queue, saving you from copying links one by one.

Subtitles and Audio

Besides videos, the extension also supports saving subtitle files separately or extracting audio for learning and offline listening.

Local Execution

The extension runs only in your browser, does not collect account passwords, and does not upload browsing history, protecting your privacy.

Continuous Updates

We maintain the extension continuously as the YouTube interface changes to ensure the download button appears reliably and fix known compatibility issues.

YouTube Video Downloader Features

Designed for saving YouTube content, free, fast and easy to use

Source Video Quality

List the available qualities provided by the source video and save real MP4/WebM files

Public Video Links

Supports public links such as youtube.com/watch and youtu.be/, just paste to parse

Multiple Output Formats

Save available video streams directly as universal MP4/WebM formats compatible with various players

Fast Parsing

Returns parsing results quickly after entering the link, saving waiting time

Professional Desktop Download Software

More powerful desktop download software supporting batch downloads and advanced management

YouTubeDownloader Ultimate

YouTubeDownloader Ultimate

4.5.2
  • 8K超高清视频下载
  • 智能播放列表处理
  • 多线程加速下载
  • 视频格式转换
  • 字幕自动下载
  • 下载任务调度
  • 云端同步功能
Supported systems: YouTube
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How to Use the YouTube Video Downloader

Four simple steps to save the YouTube video you want

1

Copy Link

Open the YouTube video page and copy the link from the browser address bar

2

Paste and Parse

Paste the link into the input box above and click "Parse Video"

3

Choose Format

Select the quality and format you need from the parsing results

4

Start Download

Click the download button and follow the prompts to save the video

Download Compatibility and Tool Comparison

Parsing results depend on the media resources actually provided by the public video

Video Output

  • MP4 / WebM video files
  • Resolutions provided by the source
  • Direct media files

Supported Links

  • youtube.com/watch?v=...
  • youtu.be/...
  • Public videos only

Availability Notes

  • Video must be publicly accessible
  • Quality varies by video
  • Membership-restricted videos not supported

Online Downloader vs Browser Extension

Capability Online Downloader Browser Extension
Parse by copying link Supported Supported
One-click download on video page Not supported Supported
Playlist batch download Not supported Supported
Subtitle and audio extraction Partially supported Supported

YouTube Video Download FAQ

About saving YouTube videos, using extensions and copyright notes

Publicly accessible YouTube video links are supported, including single videos, playlists and channel videos, usually in the form youtube.com/watch?v=... or youtu.be/....

Yes. YouTube Shorts links (youtube.com/shorts/...) are also supported as long as the video is publicly accessible.

Parsing results list the qualities actually available from the source video, usually including 360P, 720P, 1080P, 2K and 4K, depending on the quality at which the source video was uploaded.

Common reasons include invalid links or deleted videos, private/membership-only videos, or YouTube restrictions on the current IP or request environment. We recommend installing the browser extension to capture videos directly while logged in.

After successful parsing, videos can be saved directly as MP4 or WebM files. The specific format depends on the stream actually provided by the source video; the tool does not re-compress or improve image quality.

Yes. Open this page in your mobile browser, copy the YouTube video link and paste it to parse. For a more convenient experience, you can also install the extension in mobile browsers that support extensions.

Please only save content you own, have authorization for, or that is in the public domain, and comply with local laws and YouTube's Terms of Service. This tool is for personal legal use only; do not use it to infringe on others' copyrights.

The online downloader is suitable for occasional public video downloads; the browser extension can identify videos directly while you browse YouTube, saving HD videos, playlists and subtitles with one click, providing a smoother experience and working better for links restricted by online parsing.

Our browser extension only runs when you visit YouTube pages. It does not collect your Google/YouTube account, password or private message content, nor does it upload your browsing history. All media recognition logic is completed locally.

YouTube's anti-scraping mechanisms and login status changes may cause online parsing of some public links to be unstable. The extension works directly in the browser to identify video resources more reliably and supports playlist batch downloads and subtitle saving.