Free Online YouTube Downloader

Convert YouTube videos to MP3 or MP4 directly in your browser. Paste a video link or enter a keyword below — no installation required.

No installation required. Available MP3 bitrates and MP4 resolutions depend on the source video.

Need playlists, batch tasks, high-speed downloads,or subtitles? Try the VTubeGo desktop app — or compare the MP3 options and MP4 options.

What This Online Downloader Can Do

This free online tool converts one YouTube video at a time. The exact MP3 bitrates and MP4 resolutions shown for each result depend on the source video.

YouTube to MP4 in HD

Convert YouTube videos to MP4 in resolutions from 720p up to 8K when the source video provides them.

MP4 resolution guide →

YouTube to MP3 Audio

Extract the audio track as an MP3 file at 128kbps–320kbps, depending on what the source offers.

MP3 bitrate guide →

Search by Link or Keyword

Paste a YouTube URL or type a video or music name. Every result includes a thumbnail preview before you download.

How to Convert YouTube to MP3 or MP4 Online

Three steps, no installation required.

1

Copy the YouTube link or note the video name

Copy the video URL from the browser's address bar, or right-click the video and choose "Copy video URL". You can also simply use the video title.

Copy a YouTube video URL
2

Paste it into the search box above

Paste the link or type a keyword into the search box at the top of this page, then click the search button or press Enter.

Search results listing MP3 and MP4 options
3

Choose a format and download

Review the listed MP3 and MP4 options and select the quality that fits your device and storage. The file downloads directly in your browser.

Why a YouTube Link Might Not Work

If a search returns no result or an error, one of these is usually the cause:

For larger jobs, the VTubeGo desktop app for Windows and Mac handles playlists, batch queues, subtitles, and more sites with a faster multi-threaded engine.

Online Converter or Desktop App?

Use the Online Converter When

  • You need one quick MP3 or MP4 conversion.
  • You don't want to install anything.
  • You're on a device where you can't install software.

Choose the Desktop App When

  • You process playlists or several videos at once.
  • You need subtitles, lyrics, or more output options.
  • You want faster downloads and support for more sites.
Explore VTubeGo Desktop →
Downloaded files in the VTubeGo desktop app
Frequently Asked Questions