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YouTube Video Downloader - Free Online Tool

Download YouTube videos in high quality (HD, 4K, and more). Fast, secure, and easy to use. No signup required.

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How to Use the YouTube Video Downloader

1Enter YouTube URL

Paste the YouTube video URL in the input field above. You can copy the URL from your browser's address bar or from the share button on any YouTube video.

2Get Video Information

Click the play button to fetch video information including title, duration, author, and available quality options (HD, 4K, etc.).

3Select Quality

Choose your preferred video quality from the available options. Higher quality (like 4K or Full HD) means larger file size but better video quality.

4Download Video

Click the "Download Video" button to start downloading. The video will be saved to your device's default download folder.

videolan.org logoOpening Downloaded Videos with VLC Media Player

We recommend using VLC Media Player to open your downloaded YouTube videos. VLC is a free, open-source media player that supports all video formats and codecs, ensuring your downloaded videos play smoothly.

Why use VLC?

  • Supports all video formats (MP4, WebM, etc.)
  • Handles all codecs without additional plugins
  • Free and available for Windows, Mac, and Linux
  • Lightweight and fast performance
  • No ads or bloatware

How to use: After downloading, simply right-click the video file and select "Open with VLC Media Player", or drag and drop the video file into VLC.

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