SaveTube - YouTube Video Downloader
Paste a YouTube link, slide to the quality you want and save it as MP4 or MP3.
Only this video will be saved, not the playlist.
Only this quality is available for this video.
(opens in a new tab)If it starts playing, open the browser menu (⋮ or Share) and choose Download.
- MP4 from 144p to 1080p
- MP3 up to 320 kbps
- No sign-up
Only save videos you have the right to use. See our Terms and Conditions.
Save a YouTube video in 3 steps
Copy the link
In the YouTube app tap Share, then Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar.
Paste and slide
Paste it into the box at the top. Pick MP4 or MP3, then slide to the quality you want.
Download and save
Tap Download. Your file opens in a new tab, ready to save on your device.
What is SaveTube?
SaveTube is a free online YouTube video downloader. Paste the link of a public video and you get every MP4 quality it offers, from 144p up to Full HD 1080p, plus an MP3 option for the sound. The size of each video file is shown on the slider before you download, so you always know what you are getting.
Everything happens in the web browser you already use. There is no app to install, no account to create and nothing to pay. SaveTube works the same on an Android phone, an iPhone, a tablet or a computer, and it also accepts YouTube Shorts and short youtu.be links.
Why people use SaveTube
See the size first
Every video quality on the slider shows its file size, so you can pick a small file on mobile data or the full 1080p version on Wi-Fi. No surprises after you tap Download.
Made for your phone
Big buttons, a slider you can move with your thumb and a layout that fits even small screens. Copy the link in the YouTube app, switch to your browser and paste.
Shorts and short links work
Links from the Share button, youtu.be links, Shorts and links from a playlist are all understood. A playlist link saves the one video it points to.
No account, no history
You don't sign up and we don't keep a list of what you download. The link you paste is used once to find the video and is not stored.
Choose the right quality
Video (MP4)
- 1080pFull HD for TVs and big screens
- 720pHD that looks sharp on phones and laptops
- 480pGood quality in a smaller file
- 360pSaves mobile data
- 240pFor slow connections
- 144pThe smallest possible file
Audio (MP3)
- 320 kbpsTop setting, selected for you
- 256 kbpsHigh setting
- 192 kbpsBalanced setting
- 128 kbpsStandard setting
- 64 kbpsBasic setting
The exact size of every video quality is shown on the slider before you download.
Where to find your file
Android
The file opens in a new Chrome tab. If it starts playing, tap the three dots (⋮) and choose Download. It is saved in the Downloads folder, which you can open from the Files app.
iPhone and iPad
In Safari, touch and hold the Download button and choose Download Linked File. Tap the download icon in the address bar to see it, or find it later in the Downloads folder of the Files app.
Computer
Right-click the Download button and choose Save link as, or open the file and use your browser's save option. It ends up in your Downloads folder.
Questions and answers
Is SaveTube free to use?
Yes. SaveTube is completely free. There is no account, no trial and no payment. Open the page whenever you need it, paste a link and download, as long as you only save content you have the right to use.
Which qualities can I download?
MP4 video from 144p up to 1080p, depending on what the uploader made available, and MP3 audio with settings from 64 to 320 kbps. The slider only shows the qualities that the video really has.
Can I download long videos?
Yes. Long videos work the same way as short ones. High qualities of long videos make big files, so check the size under each quality on the slider and pick a lower one if you are on mobile data.
How do I save a video on my iPhone?
Open SaveTube in Safari, paste the link and choose a quality. Then touch and hold the Download button and pick Download Linked File. The video is saved to the Downloads folder in the Files app.
Do YouTube Shorts and youtu.be links work?
Yes. Paste a Shorts link or a short youtu.be link exactly as you copied it. SaveTube finds the video in the link, shows the vertical preview and offers the same MP4 and MP3 options.
Do I need to install an app or create an account?
No. SaveTube runs in your browser on any phone, tablet or computer. There is nothing to install and no sign-up. Just open the page, paste a link and download.
Why can't some videos be downloaded?
Private, removed or age-restricted videos cannot be saved, and some videos are blocked in certain countries. Live streams that are still running are not supported either. If you see an error, check the link or try another video.
Ready to save a video?
Paste a YouTube link at the top of the page and pick your quality.