YouTube · youtube.com
Download YouTube videos and audio
Paste any public YouTube watch, Shorts or youtu.be link. VidFetch lists the resolutions the video actually offers, merges separate video and audio tracks into a clean MP4, and can convert the soundtrack to a real MP3 file.
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- 1080pMP4 · H.264
- 720pMP4 · H.264
- MP3192 kbps audio
How to download a YouTube video
Copy the link to a public YouTube video and paste it into the field above.
Select Extract to load the video details and every format the source offers.
Pick a quality — or the Audio tab for MP3 — then select Download to save the file.
What works with YouTube
Supported links and formats
- Standard watch links such as youtube.com/watch?v=…
- Short links such as youtu.be/…
- YouTube Shorts links
- MP4 video downloads and MP3 audio conversion
Known limitations
- Private, unlisted-restricted, members-only, purchased and age-gated videos are not accessible.
- Live streams and very long videos depend on the source and your connection.
- YouTube may rate-limit automated access from shared server IP addresses.
YouTube downloader questions
Can I download YouTube videos in 1080p or higher?
Yes, when the source provides it. VidFetch lists the resolutions YouTube actually returns for that video and merges the matching audio track with ffmpeg so the saved MP4 plays with sound.
How do I convert a YouTube video to MP3?
Extract the link, open the Audio tab and choose the MP3 option. VidFetch streams the soundtrack through ffmpeg and encodes a genuine 192 kbps MP3 rather than renaming the source file.
Why does a YouTube link sometimes fail?
YouTube restricts private, members-only, purchased and age-verified videos, and it can temporarily rate-limit datacenter IP addresses. VidFetch reports the specific reason instead of failing silently.