Regular Videos
Paste the link of a public video and VisionStream prepares it as an MP4 file. A YouTube video download needs nothing but the link.
Analyzing Link...
1. Choose Format & Media Mode:
2. Select Video Quality / Resolution:
4K Ultra HD
2160p 60fps • ⚡ Ultra HD
1080p Full HD
1080p • ⚡ Full HD
720p HD
720p • ⚡ Default Free HD
480p SD
480p • 📱 Compact
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Save YouTube Videos and Shorts with One Simple Tool
VisionStream is a YouTube downloader online that works inside your browser. Paste a link, choose a size and save the file. You do not need an app, an extension or a Google sign-in.
YouTube Shorts Downloader
Vertical Shorts work the same way. Our YouTube Shorts downloader uses the same box and the same buttons as for any other video.
Pick a Size
Choose 1080p, 720p or 480p. A bigger size gives a sharper picture, and a smaller one saves space and time.
MP3 Option
Switch to Audio Only to keep the sound of a video as a 320 kbps MP3 file.
How to Download YouTube Videos in 3 Steps
This YouTube video downloader only needs the link of the video. The whole thing takes about a minute.
1
Copy the Video Link
In the YouTube app, tap Share under the video and choose Copy Link. On a computer, copy the address from your browser.
2
Paste and Analyze
Paste the link into the box at the top and press Analyze Link. A preview with the title and length will appear.
3
Choose and Save
Pick Video or Audio Only, select a size, then press Start Direct Download.
YouTube Shorts Video Downloader: Keep Shorts You Like
Want to download YouTube Shorts for offline viewing? Tap Share on the Short, copy the link and paste it above.
Made for Phone Screens
Shorts are shot in portrait. The saved file keeps that shape, so it fills the screen when you open it from your gallery.
Small and Quick
A YouTube Shorts download online finishes fast because the clips are short and the files are small, even on mobile data.
Keep Your Favourites
Shorts disappear into the feed in seconds. Save the ones with recipes, tips or music that you want to see again.
Works on Phones, Tablets and Computers
Whether you download YouTube videos on a phone or a laptop, the steps stay the same.
YouTube Video Downloader for Mobile
Open this page in Chrome on Android or in Safari on iPhone, paste the link and tap download. The file lands in your phone's downloads, ready to move into your gallery.
YouTube Video Downloader for PC
On Windows, Mac or Linux, any modern browser works. Copy the address from the video page, paste it here and save. You do not need to install a program.
Tablets and Chromebooks
Anything with a browser can use VisionStream. Tablets and Chromebooks save the file to their usual downloads folder.
YouTube to MP3: Keep Just the Sound
Sometimes you only need to listen. Choose Audio Only and get a 320 kbps MP3.
Lectures and Podcasts
Long talks are easier to follow as audio. Save one to your phone and listen while you walk, cook or travel.
Your Own Recordings
If you uploaded a video yourself, saving the audio gives you a track you can reuse in other projects.
Listen on a Commute
An MP3 uses far less data than a video, so it is a good fit for a bus ride or a weak signal.
YouTube Video Not Downloading? Try These Fixes
When a video will not load after you press Analyze Link, start here.
Is the video private or age-restricted?
Private videos can only be opened by their owner, and age-restricted videos need a sign-in. Neither can be reached here.
Is it a live stream that is still running?
A live stream has no end yet. Wait until it finishes and YouTube turns it into a normal video, then paste the link again.
Is the video blocked in your country?
Some videos are limited by region. If YouTube itself will not play the video for you, VisionStream may not be able to fetch it either.
More Downloaders from VisionStream
Need to save videos from another app? Pick one below.
TikTok
Want a clean copy of a TikTok? Use the TikTok downloader without watermark.
Save public Reels with the Instagram Reels downloader.
Public videos from pages and groups work with the Facebook video downloader.
Keep video pins as MP4 files with the Pinterest video downloader.
YouTube Video Downloader FAQ
Which YouTube videos am I allowed to save?
YouTube's Terms of Service generally do not allow downloading a video unless YouTube gives you a download button for it. The safest choices are your own videos, public-domain videos, videos with a Creative Commons licence, and videos where the creator has said you may save them. If you are not sure, ask the creator first.
How is this different from the Download button in YouTube Premium?
Premium downloads stay inside the YouTube app and need an active subscription. A file saved here is a normal MP4 or MP3 on your device, so you can open it in any player.
Can I download a full playlist or a whole channel at once?
No. A playlist or channel link points to many videos, and VisionStream works with one video at a time. Open each video, copy its own link and paste it here.
Can I save just one part of a long video?
VisionStream saves the whole video. To keep only one part, such as a single song from a long mix, save the file first and then trim it in any free video or audio editor.
Can I download a video that is longer than an hour?
Yes, but long videos make large files and take longer. Use Wi-Fi, make sure you have enough free space, and choose 480p or 720p to keep the file manageable.
How can I find videos that are free to save and reuse?
In YouTube's search filters, choose Creative Commons under Features to see videos that carry that licence. The YouTube Help pages explain how the licence works, and YouTube's Audio Library lists music that creators can use for free. Always read the licence terms before you reuse anything.
Is a 320 kbps MP3 better than the audio I hear on YouTube?
Not necessarily. The MP3 can only be as good as the audio that YouTube has. The 320 kbps setting keeps as much of it as possible, but it cannot add detail that is not there.
Will YouTube's ads be saved inside the file?
No. Ads that YouTube plays before or during a video are not part of the saved file. You get the video itself.
Ready to save a video? Paste the link at the top and let VisionStream's YouTube video downloader do the job. VisionStream is also a free social media video downloader for other apps, including a Reddit video downloader. Please download only content you own or have permission to use, and read YouTube's Terms of Service and our DMCA notice.
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