Save YouTube Video to Gallery download straight to your phone

Copy the YouTube link, paste it here and save the video as an MP4 that shows up in your phone's gallery. Works on Android and iPhone, with no app.

How to download YouTube to Gallery videos

  1. 1

    In YouTube tap Share, then Copy link.

  2. 2

    Paste the link above and press Download.

  3. 3

    Pick a quality. The MP4 saves to your phone and appears in Gallery.

How to download a YouTube video in your gallery (Android)

  1. Open the video in the YouTube app, tap Share, then Copy link.
  2. Open Chrome, go to downloadreel.net and paste the link into the box.
  3. Press Download and choose a quality: 720p is sharp and not too big.
  4. When the download finishes, open Gallery or Google Photos. The video is in the Download album. If you don't see it, open the Files app and look in Downloads.

How to save a YouTube video to Photos on iPhone

  1. Copy the YouTube link from the app (Share, then Copy link).
  2. Open Safari, go to downloadreel.net, paste the link and tap Download.
  3. Pick a quality and confirm the download.
  4. Open the Files app, then Downloads. Open the video, tap Share and choose Save Video. It now appears in Photos.

Why YouTube's own Download button doesn't put videos in your gallery

The Download button in the YouTube app keeps the video inside the app for offline viewing. You can't find it in your gallery, share it on WhatsApp or edit it. DownloadReel saves a normal MP4 file, so it behaves like any other video on your phone.

Which quality should I pick?

360p is smallest and good for slow data. 720p is the best choice for most phones. 1080p gives the sharpest picture but takes more space. Videos up to 10 minutes can be saved, and every file plays with sound in the phone's own video player.

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Supported sites: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X (Twitter), Pinterest, Reddit, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Snapchat, Likee.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to save YouTube videos to the gallery?

Yes. There is no charge, no account and nothing to install.

The video downloaded but isn't in my gallery. Why?

Some gallery apps take a minute to refresh. Open the Files app and look in Downloads; the video is there. On iPhone, Safari saves to Files first, so use Share → Save Video to move it to Photos.

Does it work for YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Paste the Shorts link and the Short saves to your gallery the same way.

Can I save any YouTube video?

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