YouTube Video Downloader

Download YouTube Videos and Shorts in HD MP4 for free.

YouTube Video & Shorts Downloader

Download YouTube videos and YouTube Shorts directly to your device in stunning 1080p HD format. Fast, free, and secure.

YouTube is undeniably the largest video-sharing platform on the planet. From long-form educational documentaries and daily vlogs to the rapidly expanding world of YouTube Shorts, the platform hosts billions of hours of content. However, while you can stream endlessly with a good Wi-Fi connection, watching videos offline is restricted. YouTube Premium requires a paid monthly subscription to save videos within their native app—and even then, you do not own the actual video file. This is where AnyVidSave's YouTube Video Downloader steps in as your essential tool for offline media access.

Our platform empowers you to extract and download the actual, raw MP4 video files directly from YouTube's servers. Whether you are a student wanting to save a 2-hour lecture to study while traveling, a music lover looking to convert a YouTube music video into an MP3 file, or a content creator curating stock footage for your next edit, our tool processes the video URL and hands you the highest quality download link instantly.

YouTube Shorts Downloader: With the rise of short-form, vertical video content, YouTube Shorts have taken the internet by storm. If you see a hilarious short clip or a helpful quick tutorial, you might want to save it to share on WhatsApp, Telegram, or re-upload it to another platform. Our downloader engine is fully optimized to recognize YouTube Shorts URLs. Simply copy the link from your mobile app, paste it here, and download the Short in perfect 9:16 vertical HD without any loss in frame rate or audio quality.

What makes AnyVidSave the best choice? Firstly, it is entirely web-based. You do not need to clutter your PC or smartphone with third-party software, untrusted browser extensions, or applications that drain your battery. Whether you are operating on a Windows PC, Mac, Apple iPhone, or Android device, our progressive web design ensures a flawless downloading experience directly through your default browser.

Furthermore, we provide multiple resolution options. Depending on the original source file uploaded by the creator, our system will generate links ranging from data-saving 360p and 480p standard definition, all the way up to crystal-clear 1080p Full HD, 2K, and sometimes even 4K resolutions. If you only care about the sound—such as a podcast, a lo-fi beat, or a public domain speech—you can bypass the video entirely and use our integrated audio extraction feature to download it as a high-bitrate audio file.

Privacy and security remain our foundational pillars. We do not require you to create an account, meaning your downloads are never tracked or logged against your personal identity. All requests are processed securely, and the media files are never permanently stored on our servers. Enjoy unrestricted, free, and high-speed YouTube downloading with AnyVidSave.

How to Download a YouTube Video or Short?

Saving a video to your local device takes less than a minute:

  • Step 1: Get the Video URL. Open the YouTube App or website. If watching a video, click "Share" and then "Copy Link." If watching a Short, tap the "Share" arrow on the right menu and copy the link.
  • Step 2: Paste the Link. Navigate to AnyVidSave.in/youtube. Paste the copied YouTube link directly into the input box at the top of this page.
  • Step 3: Choose Quality & Download. Hit "Start Download." Our system will show you the available video resolutions (like 720p or 1080p) and file sizes. Click the red download button next to your preferred option to save the MP4 to your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download YouTube videos in 1080p or 4K?

Yes. Our tool fetches the highest quality versions made available by YouTube's servers. If the creator originally uploaded the video in 1080p, 2K, or 4K resolution, our downloader will provide you with the option to download it in that exact quality.

Is it legal to download YouTube videos?

Downloading YouTube videos is generally considered legal if it is strictly for personal, offline viewing (Fair Use). However, it is against copyright laws to download copyrighted content and redistribute it, sell it, or use it commercially without the explicit permission of the original creator. Please respect copyright rules.

Why is there no audio in the high-resolution video I downloaded?

YouTube actually stores 1080p+ video tracks and audio tracks as separate files to save bandwidth. Most of the time, our backend engine merges them together for you perfectly. However, occasionally, highly protected 4K files might download as "Video-Only." If this happens, try selecting the 720p HD option which always contains perfectly synced audio.

Are there any limits on how long the video can be?

While our system handles standard videos effortlessly, extremely long videos (such as 10-hour ambient mixes or massive live streams) might time out during the extraction process due to server bandwidth limitations. For the best experience, try keeping video lengths under 2 hours.

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