Save YouTube videos on Windows
Skip the installer: paste a link in Edge, Chrome or Firefox and save the MP4 or MP3 straight to your PC.
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About this tool
Too many Windows downloader programs arrive with bundled toolbars, adware or a nag screen for a paid upgrade. This page does the same job with nothing to install — the conversion runs on our server and your browser simply saves the finished file to Downloads.
Video is delivered as MP4, playable in Windows Media Player, Films & TV, VLC and any video editor. For audio, pick MP3 for everyday listening or WAV when you need uncompressed sound for editing.
How it works
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Copy the URL
Click into the address bar on youtube.com and press Ctrl+C.
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Paste it here
Click the field, press Ctrl+V and click “Get video”.
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Save the file
Choose a resolution or audio format and click Download. It lands in your Downloads folder.
What you get
No installer
No setup wizard, no bundled extras, no updates to keep up with.
MP4 up to 2160p
Full HD 1080p, plus 1440p and 4K whenever the upload has them.
Three audio formats
MP3, M4A or WAV — whichever your player or editor prefers.
Nothing kept
No account, no tracking, and every file is deleted after 15 minutes.
Questions about this tool
Where does Windows put the download?
In your Downloads folder, unless your browser is set to ask for a location. Ctrl+J opens the browser’s download list.
Can I use Microsoft Edge?
Yes. Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Brave all work the same way.
Why use a website instead of a desktop downloader?
Nothing to install, nothing to update and no chance of bundled software — for occasional downloads that is hard to beat.
Does Windows Media Player play the files?
Yes for 1080p and lower (H.264). 4K videos use VP9 or AV1, so use VLC or install the free codec extensions for the Films & TV app.
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