YouTube Downloader

Download permitted public YouTube videos as MP4 with audio at up to 360p, 480p or 720p. Use this free online youtube downloader tool on phone, tablet or desktop with clear controls and direct downloads.

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About YouTube Downloader

Prepare an MP4 of a public YouTube video you own or have permission to download. Choose a maximum height and review the actual resolution before saving.

How to use YouTube Downloader

  1. Paste a single public YouTube video URL and confirm download permission.
  2. Choose 360p, 480p or 720p and prepare the download.
  3. Review the actual resolution and save the MP4.

Where processing happens

Your URL is sent to InstaFuture servers and YouTube. Temporary files are removed after transfer. Re-encoding may be required.

Important limitations

Maximum 10 minutes and 100 MB. Requires an audio track. The nearest available lower resolution may be used. Restricted, private, age-restricted, live or DRM videos are unsupported. Source platforms may block server downloads; availability is not guaranteed.

When to use it

Your own videos

Download a permitted public video for editing.

Questions and answers

Will it download a different video?

No. Alternatives are manual YouTube searches; paste your chosen URL explicitly.

Choose the required output format, review the processing location and check the actual downloaded file. Some formats cannot preserve all source features; previews also depend on the codecs supported by your browser.

Read about data handling and clearing saved local work

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