YT5s - YouTube Video Downloader
Save YouTube videos as MP4 or MP3, right in your browser. Free.
Hi! Paste a YouTube video, Shorts or music link below. Then pick MP4 or MP3.
Press and hold the box, then tap Paste.
What you can save
One link gives you a choice of video and audio files. Here is everything on the menu.
Video · MP4
- 1080pFull HD
- 720pHD
- 480pSD
- 360pSD
- 240pLow
- 144pLowest
Audio · MP3
- 320 kbpsMP3
- 256 kbpsMP3
- 128 kbpsMP3
Every video quality shows its file size, and long videos work too.
How YT5s works
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You
Copy the link
In YouTube, tap Share, then Copy link. On a computer, you can also copy the address from the address bar.
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YT5s
Paste it here
Paste it into the box above. The video shows up in a few seconds, with its title and length.
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Pick and save
Choose MP4 or MP3 and tap a quality. Your file is ready in a few seconds and downloads straight to your device.
Why people like YT5s
Free, no sign-up
There is nothing to pay and no account to create. Open the page, paste a link and your file is on its way.
Made for phones
Big buttons, a short flow and clear messages make it easy to use with one thumb on Android or iPhone.
Video up to 1080p
Pick any quality from 144p to 1080p Full HD and find the balance of sharpness and file size you need.
MP3 in three bitrates
Only need the sound? Choose 320, 256 or 128 kbps and save the audio as an MP3 file.
Shorts and music links
Links from YouTube Shorts and YouTube Music work just like normal video links. Paste them the same way.
Sizes before you save
Every video quality shows its file size before you tap, so you always know how much data you will use.
YT5s: a free YouTube video downloader
YT5s is a free online tool that turns a YouTube link into a file you can keep. Paste the link of a video, a Short or a song from YouTube Music, and you will see the title, the length and every available option. Choose Video · MP4 to save the video, or Audio · MP3 when you only want to listen. There is nothing to install and no extension to add: the whole job happens on this page.
The downloader works in the browser you already use, on Android phones, iPhones, iPads, Windows PCs, Macs and Chromebooks. You do not need an account, and we do not keep a history of what you save. Tap a quality, watch the progress for a few seconds and your file downloads straight to your device. Add YT5s to your bookmarks, so your next download is only a paste away.
Questions people ask
What is YT5s?
YT5s is a free online YouTube video downloader. You paste a link, pick MP4 video or MP3 audio, choose a quality and download the file straight to your phone or computer.
Is YT5s free to use?
Yes. YT5s is free, with no sign-up and no paid plan. You can save one video after another for as long as you like.
Do I need an app or an account?
No. YT5s runs in your web browser, so there is nothing to install. You do not need an account or an email address to download a video.
Which formats and qualities can I get?
Videos come as MP4 in 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, 240p or 144p, depending on what the original video offers. Audio comes as an MP3 file, with 320, 256 and 128 kbps to choose from.
Can I download YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Copy the link of a Short in the YouTube app or on the website and paste it into the box. You can save it as an MP4 video or as an MP3.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes, each file can be up to 2 GB, which is enough for long videos in most qualities. Every quality shows its file size before you tap, so you know how big the file is.
Why doesn't my download start?
Some apps, such as social media and chat apps, open links in their own built-in browser, which can block downloads. Open this page in Chrome or Safari and try again.
Can I download any video?
YT5s works with public YouTube videos. Private, removed or blocked videos cannot be saved. Please only download videos you have the right to save, and respect copyright and YouTube's terms.
Saving on your phone or computer
Android
In Chrome, the file downloads straight to your phone. You will find it in Downloads or in the Files app.
iPhone and iPad
Safari asks if you want to download the file. Tap Download, then look in the Downloads folder of the Files app.
Computer
The file downloads straight to your computer. It goes to your Downloads folder.