How to save a YouTube video on your phone
Copy the video link, compare the available formats, and find the saved file on iPhone or Android.
Save the videos worth coming back to. Paste a YouTube link, choose an available format, and make it yours to watch offline.
The full video, a short moment, or something to listen to.
Find something on YouTube you have permission to save. Tap Share, then copy its link.
Paste the link above. We’ll check what’s available and show your download options.
Pick your format, prepare the file, and save it. Ready whenever your next offline moment arrives.
The tutorial for later. The inspiration for tomorrow. The video for a long flight. A simple way to keep what matters, without another app taking up space.
Copy the video link, compare the available formats, and find the saved file on iPhone or Android.
Resolution, format and source quality each affect a download. Here is how to make a practical choice.
Simple answers before
your next download.
Copy the video link from YouTube’s Share menu, paste it in the box, and choose Get download options. Select an available format and prepare the file. When it is ready, choose Save file.
The result shows the formats available from that video. Source quality, platform restrictions and server limits determine the choices. A resolution is never added by upscaling a lower-quality source.
Yes. Paste a public YouTube Shorts link, or use the Shorts tool. Available formats and preparation work the same way as a regular video.
Select the Audio tab and paste the video link. Choose an audio format when one is available. The recording quality depends on the source, regardless of the output file format.
A video may be removed, private, region restricted or unavailable to the server. Temporary platform rate limits can also interrupt preparation. Check the message and try again later; repeated requests will not unlock restricted content.