Can I download a whole YouTube playlist?

Not at the moment. vidsave saves one video at a time. If you paste a playlist link that also contains a video, you'll get that video.

Why does a YouTube video sometimes fail?

YouTube occasionally limits automated downloads. Wait a minute and try again; most videos go through on a second try.

Yes. There's no sign-up, no app to install and no watermark added by vidsave.

Where does the downloaded file go?

Your browser saves it like any other download: the Downloads folder on a computer, Files on iPhone (Downloads folder) and the Downloads folder or Files app on Android. From there you can move it to your camera roll or gallery.

Is it legal to download videos?

It depends on the video and where you live. Downloading your own uploads, or videos the creator lets you reuse, is generally fine. Re-uploading other people's videos without permission usually isn't. When in doubt, ask the creator.

How to download YouTube videos

Copy the video's link, paste it below and you'll have an MP4 in a few seconds. No app, no account.

Step by step

Open the YouTube video you want to save and copy its link.
Paste the link into the box above, or tap Paste if it's already on your clipboard.
Tap Save video. vidsave fetches the video and converts it to MP4, usually in a few seconds.
Tap Download MP4 to save the file to your phone or computer.

Where to find the link

In the YouTube app

Tap Share under the video.
Tap Copy link.

On a computer

Copy the address from your browser's address bar while the video is open.
Or right-click the video and choose Copy video URL.

Links that work

youtube.com/watch?v=…
youtu.be/…
youtube.com/shorts/…
m.youtube.com/watch?v=…

Good to know

Videos are saved in the best quality available up to 1080p, as MP4 with sound.
Videos longer than 30 minutes, live streams, private videos and members-only videos can't be saved.
Timestamps in the link (like &t=90) are ignored; you always get the whole video.
Every download is an MP4 file up to 500 MB, which plays on any phone or computer.

Questions

Can I download a whole YouTube playlist?: Not at the moment. vidsave saves one video at a time. If you paste a playlist link that also contains a video, you'll get that video.
Why does a YouTube video sometimes fail?: YouTube occasionally limits automated downloads. Wait a minute and try again; most videos go through on a second try.
Is vidsave free?: Yes. There's no sign-up, no app to install and no watermark added by vidsave.
Where does the downloaded file go?: Your browser saves it like any other download: the Downloads folder on a computer, Files on iPhone (Downloads folder) and the Downloads folder or Files app on Android. From there you can move it to your camera roll or gallery.
Is it legal to download videos?: It depends on the video and where you live. Downloading your own uploads, or videos the creator lets you reuse, is generally fine. Re-uploading other people's videos without permission usually isn't. When in doubt, ask the creator.