YouTube Downloader 1080p Full HD MP4 with sound

Save public YouTube videos in 1080p as a single MP4 file with video and sound together.

How to download YouTube 1080p videos

  1. 1

    Copy the YouTube video link.

  2. 2

    Paste it above and press Download.

  3. 3

    Pick the HD 1080p button and save the MP4.

Why many downloaders give 1080p without sound

YouTube stores its 1080p picture and its sound as two separate streams. Tools that grab only the picture give you a silent file. DownloadReel fetches both and joins them into one MP4, so the video plays with sound straight away. That joining step is why a 1080p file takes a few seconds longer than a smaller one.

Will the file play on my device?

Yes in nearly all cases. DownloadReel chooses the H.264 version of the video whenever YouTube has one. H.264 plays on iPhones, Android phones, Windows, Mac and smart TVs, and in editing apps, without installing a codec.

When 1080p isn't offered

The 1080p button appears only if the uploader's video exists in that size. Older videos and many phone clips stop at 720p or lower, and the highest button then shows the best size available. Downloading can't add detail that isn't in the original upload.

How big is a 1080p file?

It depends on the video. A rough guide is 3 to 30 MB per minute; fast action is larger and talking heads are smaller. Videos up to 10 minutes can be downloaded. If you are short on space or data, choose 720p or 480p instead.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this YouTube downloader safe?

You don't install anything or create an account, and it runs in your browser. Prepared files are removed from the server automatically, usually within about 30 minutes.

Can I download in 4K?

No. YouTube offers 4K only in VP9 or AV1, which many phones and editors can't play, so DownloadReel stops at 1080p.

Does it work for YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Paste the Shorts link. Vertical videos are listed by their shorter side, so a 1080x1920 Short shows as 1080p.

Can I download any YouTube video?

Only public videos up to 10 minutes. Save videos you made or have permission to use, and respect creators' copyright.