Only this video will be saved, not the playlist.
A tap opens the file in a new tab. To save it right away, press and hold the quality (right-click on a computer) and choose the download option.
SSYouTube Video Downloader
Paste a YouTube link. Get MP4 up to 1080p or MP3.
Press and hold the box, then tap Paste.
- Free
- No sign-up
- MP4 up to 1080p
Only save videos you have the right to use.
Step by step
How to download a YouTube video
Copy the link
In the YouTube app tap Share, then Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar.
Paste it above
Tap Paste, or press and hold the box and choose Paste. SSYouTube starts reading the video at once.
Pick MP4 or MP3
Choose a video quality, each one shown with its exact file size, or switch to MP3 and pick a bitrate.
Download and save
Tap the quality you want and the file opens right away in a new tab. Press and hold it instead to save the file directly.
About
What is SSYouTube?
SSYouTube is a free online tool that saves YouTube videos as MP4 files or turns them into MP3 audio. You paste a link, choose the format and quality you want, and get a clean file that plays on any phone, tablet or computer. Regular videos, music clips, long podcasts and Shorts all work the same way.
Everything happens in your browser, so there is nothing to install and no account to create. Before you download, SSYouTube shows the real size of every option, from 144p up to Full HD 1080p, so you always know how much storage and mobile data a file will take.
Quality
Which quality should you choose?
A higher quality looks sharper but makes a bigger file. Use this quick guide to pick the right option for your screen.
- 1080p
- Full HD for big screens, TVs and laptops. The sharpest picture and the largest file.
- 720p
- HD that looks great on phones and tablets. A good balance between quality and size.
- 480p and 360p
- Clear enough for small screens and much lighter. Good when you want to save mobile data.
- 240p and 144p
- The smallest video files, for very slow connections or a phone that is almost full.
- MP3 320 / 256 / 192 / 128 kbps
- Sound only, for music, podcasts and talks. 320 kbps is the top MP3 setting.
Features
Why people use SSYouTube
Exact size before you save
Every quality shows its real file size, so you pick what fits your phone and data plan. The file opens the moment you tap it.
MP4 from 144p to 1080p
Save videos in 144p, 240p, 360p, 480p, 720p or Full HD 1080p as standard MP4 files that play on almost any device.
MP3 in 320, 256, 192 or 128 kbps
Turn any video into an MP3 file for the music, lectures or podcasts you want to hear offline.
Shorts links work too
Paste a YouTube Shorts link like any other video and keep the vertical clip as MP4 or MP3.
No sign-up, no app
There is no account, no extension and nothing to install. Open the page, paste the link and save.
In 14 languages
SSYouTube speaks 14 languages, from English and Spanish to Arabic, Hindi and Japanese.
Devices
Works on phones, tablets and computers
Android
Open SSYouTube in Chrome or any other browser and paste the link. Press and hold a quality and choose Download link, or tap it and save the file from the browser menu. It lands in your Downloads folder.
iPhone and iPad
Use Safari and paste the link. Press and hold the quality you want and choose Download Linked File. The file goes to the Files app, inside the Downloads folder, ready to play or share.
Windows, Mac and Linux
Any modern browser works, including Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. Right-click a quality and choose Save link as, or open it and save it from the new tab. Files go to your usual Downloads folder.
FAQ
Questions and answers
Is SSYouTube free to use?
Yes. SSYouTube is free and needs no account. You can download as many videos as you like.
Which formats and qualities can I download?
You can save MP4 video in 144p, 240p, 360p, 480p, 720p and 1080p. For audio, choose MP3 at 320, 256, 192 or 128 kbps. The list only shows the qualities that exist for the video you pasted.
How do I save a YouTube video on iPhone?
Open this page in Safari and paste the link. Then press and hold a quality and choose Download Linked File. You will find the file in the Files app, in the Downloads folder. A normal tap opens the file in a new tab instead.
Where do downloaded files go on Android?
Most Android browsers save files to the Downloads folder. In Chrome, press and hold a quality and choose Download link, or open it and use Download in the ⋮ menu. Open the Files or My Files app to find your downloads.
Can I download YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Copy the link of the Short from the Share menu and paste it here like any other video. You can keep it as a vertical MP4 or as MP3 audio.
Why does the file open in a new tab?
SSYouTube gives you a direct link to the file, so there is nothing to wait for and nothing to convert. A tap opens the file in a new tab and this page stays open. To save it straight to your device, press and hold the quality (right-click on a computer) and choose the download option.
Why do some videos show an error?
Some videos are private, removed, blocked or not public, and those cannot be saved. Check that the video plays on YouTube and that you copied the full link, then try again.