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YouTube Video Downloader

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Download YouTube videos in common qualities (or audio only) with a free Tools.Town account. Secure server-side processing, ~500 MB product limit.

Free account
Secure server
Multiple qualities

1. Video link & quality

YouTube watch, youtu.be, Shorts, and embed links. Max ~500 MB product limit.

Quality

Selected: HD (default) · default

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Add YouTube Video Downloader to your website or blog in seconds.

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<iframe
  src="https://tools.town/embed/youtube-video-downloader/"
  width="100%"
  height="600"
  style="border:none; border-radius:12px;"
  loading="lazy"
  title="YouTube Video Downloader">
</iframe>

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How to Use

  1. 1 Sign in with your free Tools.Town account
  2. 2 Paste a public YouTube URL and choose a quality (default 720p)
  3. 3 Start the download and wait while progress updates
  4. 4 When ready, click Download file — files over ~500 MB are rejected

Features

  • Qualities: best, 2160p–144p, and audio only
  • Free for signed-in tools.town users
  • Server-side processing (API key never exposed in the browser)
  • Progress updates while the job runs
  • About 500 MB product size limit to keep things reliable

Why it Matters

Creators sometimes need an offline copy of content they own or are licensed to use — for editing, backup, or offline review. A careful server-side download flow with an account gate and size limits keeps the service usable without turning the public browser into an open relay to our media worker.

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Use Cases

Your own videos

Save archive copies of content you uploaded

Licensed material

Download only when you already have rights to use the media

Quick offline review

Pull a lower-quality copy when streaming is unreliable

What this tool does

The YouTube Video Downloader queues a secure server-side job for a public YouTube URL, tracks progress, and lets you download the result when it is ready. Choose video quality (default 720p) or audio.

Requirements

  • A free Tools.Town account (login required).
  • Respect copyright — only download what you are allowed to use.
  • About 500 MB maximum product file size.
  • Worker-side rate/resource limits (shared fair use).

How it works

  1. Sign in and paste a YouTube link.
  2. Pick quality and start the job.
  3. We process the request on a private download worker (credentials never reach your browser).
  4. When the job completes, use Download file.

Important notes

  • Tools.Town is not affiliated with YouTube / Google.
  • We do not claim unrestricted rights to stream or save third-party content.
  • Private, members-only, age-restricted, or removed videos may fail with a clear error.
  • This is not an unlimited bulk archive service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this free?
Yes for signed-in users with a free Tools.Town account. Anonymous downloads are not available — sign in first. Fair-use rate and resource limits still apply on the worker.
Do I need an account?
Yes. Click Sign in to download. After OAuth you return to this tool automatically.
What qualities are supported?
best, 2160p, 1440p, 1080p, 720p (default), 480p, 360p, 240p, 144p, and audio. Actual availability depends on the source video.
What is the file size limit?
This product enforces an approximately 500 MB maximum. Larger results are rejected even if the worker could produce them.
May I download any video on YouTube?
No. Only download content you have the right to save. Tools.Town does not authorize copyright infringement and is not affiliated with YouTube.
Why must I leave the tab open?
The page polls a secure status endpoint about every 15 seconds. Closing the tab stops progress updates on your side; you can start again later if needed.

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