YouTube Video Downloader up to 1080p
Paste any public YouTube link and save the video as an MP4 in up to 1080p, or as MP3 audio. Works in your browser on every device.
How to download YouTube Video videos
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Copy the video link: Share → Copy link, or copy the address bar.
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Paste it above and press Download.
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Choose 1080p, 720p, a smaller size or MP3.
Quick answer
To download a YouTube video, copy its link, paste it into DownloadReel and pick a quality. You get an H.264 MP4 in up to 1080p, which plays on any device, or the audio alone as an MP3. No software, browser extension or YouTube account is needed.
What you can download
Regular videos (youtube.com/watch?v=…), Shorts (youtube.com/shorts/…) and short youtu.be links all work, as long as the video is public. Private, unlisted-but-restricted and members-only videos, and streams that are still live, can't be downloaded. Some age-restricted videos may also fail.
Choosing the right quality
1080p gives the sharpest picture and is best for watching on a TV or computer. 720p looks almost as good on a phone and is about a third of the size. 480p and 360p are small enough to send on WhatsApp. If YouTube only has a lower quality for a video, the best available version is offered.
Why DownloadReel uses H.264 MP4
YouTube serves its highest qualities in VP9 or AV1, formats that many phones, older computers and editing apps can't open. DownloadReel picks the H.264 version of each quality whenever YouTube has one, so the file simply plays, everywhere.
Long videos
Long videos in 1080p are large files, and the server needs a moment to fetch the video and audio and join them. If a long video takes too long, choose 720p or lower for a faster download.
Other downloaders
Supported sites: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X (Twitter), Threads, Pinterest, Reddit, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Snapchat, Likee.
Frequently asked questions
Is this YouTube downloader free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no app and no fee.
What is the maximum quality?
Up to 1080p. 4K is not offered, because 4K files are huge and use formats many devices can't play.
Can I download only the audio?
Yes. Choose Audio (MP3) to save the sound as a 192 kbps MP3.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes. Use Safari, then find the file in Files → Downloads and save it to Photos with Share → Save Video.
Can I download private or members-only videos?
No. Only public videos can be downloaded.
Do I need to install anything?
No. DownloadReel works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge without extensions or apps.
Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
YouTube's terms only allow downloading where YouTube offers it or the owner gives permission. Use DownloadReel for your own videos or content you have the right to save, and never re-upload other people's videos.