YouTube link to video or audio
YouTube Downloader
Paste a YouTube video link, inspect available formats, then pick a video, audio, or combined media option when it is available.
YouTube link to video or audio
This page is built for the full link workflow: paste a YouTube URL, inspect the video, compare the available format list, and prepare a temporary media link only when your use is permitted.
Paste the link
Works with standard YouTube video links and Shorts links.
Choose video or audio
Review quality, container, bitrate and size before preparing the link.
Open the media URL
Generated links are temporary, so prepare a fresh one if it expires.
Common questions
Quick notes on format availability, link expiry and permitted use.
Can I choose video or audio formats?
Yes. After you paste a supported YouTube link, the tool shows the available media formats returned for that video, including video-only, audio-only, and combined audio plus video options when available.
Does this download every YouTube video?
No. Availability depends on YouTube's returned formats and whether the media URL can be resolved. Only use it for content you have the rights or permission to download.
Why do generated links expire?
The resolved media URL comes from YouTube and is temporary. If a prepared link stops working, paste the link again and prepare a fresh media link.
It works locally but not after deploy. What can I do?
Hosted environments sometimes need optional server env vars: YOUTUBE_COOKIE, YOUTUBE_VISITOR_DATA, or YOUTUBE_PO_TOKEN (per youtubei.js). The tool also tries several InnerTube clients automatically before failing.