Copy the YouTube URL
Go to YouTube, open any video, Shorts, or live replay and copy the URL from your browser's address bar.
Download
Any YouTube
Video
Paste a link. Pick your quality. Done in seconds.
✓ 100% Free
✓ No Registration
✓ No Software
✓ MP4 & M4A
✓ Up to 4K
✓ Unlimited Downloads
18M+
Videos Downloaded
4K
Max Resolution
∞
Download Limit
0
Cost (Always Free)
Step by step
How To Use YTGRAB
Download any YouTube video in 3 easy steps. No account, no installation, no hassle.
Paste & Fetch Info
Paste the URL into the box above and click Fetch Info. YTGRAB will load the video title, thumbnail, and all available formats.
Choose Quality & Download
Pick your preferred resolution (144p to 4K) or audio-only M4A. Click Download and save the file to your device.
Why YTGRAB?
Packed With Features
Everything you need for fast, high-quality downloads — all free, forever.
Free & Unlimited
Download as many YouTube videos as you want with zero cost and zero restrictions.
Easy & Intuitive
A clean, no-nonsense interface that anyone can use. Paste, click, download — that's it.
High-Quality Downloads
Download in the same quality as YouTube — 720p, 1080p, 4K, and even 8K where available.
Very Fast
YTGRAB processes and delivers your file at maximum speed so you never wait long.
No Software Needed
Works entirely in your browser. No extensions, no apps, no installs — ever.
All Devices Supported
Works seamlessly on Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, tablets, and all modern browsers.
Audio-Only Mode
Extract audio as M4A for podcasts, music, voice notes, and more — without the video.
Shorts & Live Support
Download YouTube Shorts and live stream replays just like regular videos.
No Account Required
No sign-up, no login, no tracking. Just paste your URL and go.
Format Support
Supported Formats & Quality
YouTube long-form videos usually provide landscape streams in multiple quality tiers. Here's what YTGRAB supports.
| Quality | Resolution | File Size (approx.) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144p | 256×144 | ~2–5 MB/video | Very slow connections, previews |
| 240p | 426×240 | ~4–10 MB/video | Slow connections, small devices |
| 360p | 640×360 | ~8–20 MB/video | Fast previews, lightweight downloads |
| 480p | 854×480 | ~15–35 MB/video | Standard desktop and mobile playback |
| 720p HD | 1280×720 | ~30–70 MB/video | Editing and repost workflows |
| 1080p FHD | 1920×1080 | ~60–150 MB/video | Full HD playback, presentations |
| 1440p 2K | 2560×1440 | ~150–350 MB/video | High-resolution editing, gaming clips |
| 2160p 4K | 3840×2160 | ~300–800 MB/video | Professional production, archiving |
| Audio Only | M4A / WEBM | ~1–12 MB/video | Podcast clips, notes, voice extraction |
* Exact availability depends on source upload quality, stream type, and regional access policies.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about YTGRAB.
Yes, YTGRAB is 100% free to use. There are no hidden charges, no premium plans, and no subscription fees. Every feature is available to everyone at no cost.
No account or registration is needed. Simply paste your YouTube URL and start downloading immediately. We respect your privacy — no data is stored.
YTGRAB downloads videos as MP4 (144p up to 4K) and audio as M4A. We automatically merge the best available audio with your chosen video stream using FFmpeg.
Yes! YTGRAB fully supports YouTube Shorts, regular long-form videos, and live stream replays. Simply paste any youtube.com or youtu.be URL.
No. There is no limit on how many videos you can download. Download as many as you like, as often as you like, completely free.
No software installation is required. YTGRAB works entirely in your web browser on any device — desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
YTGRAB works on all modern browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Opera, and Brave. Any browser that supports HTML5 will work.
Yes! YTGRAB is fully responsive and works on iOS and Android. Open it in Safari or Chrome on your phone, paste the URL, and download directly to your device.
After fetching video info, click the Audio Only tab. You'll see all available audio streams. Click the Download M4A button to save audio without video.
YouTube does not always expose exact file sizes in their metadata. For formats where the size is unavailable, YTGRAB displays "Unknown". The download itself is not affected.
YouTube streams 720p and above as separate video and audio tracks. YTGRAB automatically merges them using FFmpeg — you get a single complete MP4 file with full audio.
Download time depends on video length, resolution, and your internet speed. Most standard HD videos complete in under a minute. 4K videos or long videos may take a few minutes.
Yes. YTGRAB does not ask for your Google credentials, does not store your downloaded files, and does not install anything on your device. Your privacy is protected.
Some videos may be age-restricted, region-locked, or protected by YouTube's DRM. YTGRAB can only download publicly accessible content. Try a different format or resolution if one fails.
No. YTGRAB can only access videos that are publicly available on YouTube. Private or unlisted videos require authentication and cannot be downloaded through YTGRAB.
Currently, YTGRAB supports single video downloads. Playlist support is planned for a future update. For now, download videos one at a time.
There is no strict maximum length. However, very long videos (3+ hours) at high resolutions may take longer to process. The download timeout is set to 15 minutes to accommodate large files.
No. Downloaded video files do not contain YouTube ads. You get the clean video content only — no pre-rolls, mid-rolls, or banner ads.
You must respect copyright law and YouTube's Terms of Service. Downloaded videos should be for personal use only unless the content is under a Creative Commons or similar license.
YouTube delivers 1080p and above as separate video and audio streams. YTGRAB automatically combines both when you download, so the final file has full audio even if it shows "video only" in the format list.
You can reach us via our Contact page. We read every message and aim to respond within 48 hours.
YTGRAB is built on top of open-source tools including yt-dlp and FFmpeg. Check our About page for more details on the tech stack and licensing.
YTGRAB is specifically optimized for YouTube. Support for other platforms such as Vimeo or Twitter is not guaranteed and may be added in future versions.