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YT1D - YouTube Video Downloader

Save YouTube videos as MP4 up to 1080p, or keep just the sound as MP3. Paste a link and choose a quality.

  • Videos
  • Shorts
  • Share links

How to download YouTube videos with YT1D

YT1D works right in your browser, so three short steps are all it takes.

  1. Copy the video link

    In the YouTube app, tap Share and then Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar.

  2. Paste it into YT1D

    Drop the link into the box above. The download panel opens with every quality the video offers.

  3. Pick a quality and download

    Choose MP4 or MP3 and tap a quality. When your file is ready, tap Download to save it.

MP4 and MP3 formats you can choose

Every video gets an honest list of options. You see the size of each MP4 before you start.

MP4 video

1080p Full HD
A sharp picture for TVs, laptops and big monitors.
720p HD
Clear on phones and tablets, with a good balance of size and detail.
480p
Smaller files that still look fine on a phone screen.
360p
Saves storage space and mobile data.
240p and 144p
For slow connections or when space is very tight.

MP3 audio

320 kbps
The highest quality, great for music.
256 kbps
A popular choice for everyday listening.
128 kbps
Fine for talks, podcasts and audiobooks.

Each file is prepared in a few seconds, then you tap Download to save it. Files can be up to 2 GB.

Where to find your downloaded file

Your browser saves the file, just like any other download.

Android

Open the Files app and look in Downloads. You can also open your browser menu and tap Downloads.

iPhone and iPad

In Safari, tap the download arrow, or open the Files app and go to Downloads. To move a video to Photos, open it in Files, tap Share and choose Save Video.

Computer

Check your Downloads folder. Most browsers also show the finished file at the top or bottom of the window.

Why people use YT1D

  • Up to 1080p MP4

    Save videos in Full HD, or choose a smaller quality to save space.

  • MP3 in three bitrates

    Pick 320, 256 or 128 kbps when you only want the sound.

  • File size shown first

    Each MP4 option shows its size, so there are no surprises.

  • Shorts and phone links work

    Paste Shorts, share links from the app, or music and mobile links.

  • No sign-up and no app

    It runs in your browser for free, with no account to create.

  • In 15 languages

    Use YT1D in your own language, on every page.

YT1D questions and answers

Is YT1D free to use?

Yes. YT1D is free, and you don't need an account. Paste a link, choose a format and save the file. There is no software to install on your phone or computer.

Which video and audio qualities can I get?

MP4 video comes in 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, 240p and 144p, depending on what the video offers. MP3 audio comes in 320, 256 or 128 kbps.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes. Each file can be up to 2 GB, so most long videos in high quality work too. You see the size of every MP4 option before you tap it.

Can I download YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Copy the Short's link and paste it like any other video. The vertical frame is kept, and you can save it as MP4 or MP3.

How do I download a YouTube video on iPhone?

Open Safari, paste the link into YT1D and tap a quality. When the file is ready, tap Download. Safari saves it in the Files app, in Downloads.

How do I download a YouTube video on Android?

Open Chrome or another browser, paste the link and tap a quality. When the file is ready, tap Download. The file is saved in your Downloads folder.

Why can't some videos be downloaded?

Private and removed videos can't be saved. Videos that are blocked in some regions or limited by age may also fail, and so can live streams that are still running.

Do you keep my links or files?

No. Your link is used only to find the download options you asked for. We keep no download history, and there is no account that could store one.