YouTube Video Downloader
Save any public YouTube video as MP4, or take just the audio as MP3. Pick the exact quality you want and keep the file.
By using VidKeep you accept the Terms and confirm you have the right to keep the file.
We keep no links and no files. Everything is deleted right after the download.
How to download a YouTube video
Copy the link
Open the video on YouTube and copy its URL from the address bar or the Share button.
Paste it above
VidKeep reads what qualities the video offers and shows them with real file sizes.
Pick and keep
Choose MP4 up to 4K or MP3 audio. Free qualities download straight to your device.
What VidKeep can’t do with YouTube
Private and members-only videos
Only public videos can be saved. Anything behind a login or a paywall won’t open.
Live streams while they’re live
A stream has to finish and be published as a normal video before it can be downloaded.
Age-restricted videos
Videos gated behind an age check can’t be read without signing in, which we don’t do.
YouTube downloader — questions
Can I download YouTube videos in 1080p or 4K?
Yes. Higher qualities are prepared on our side because YouTube stores video and audio separately above 360p — VidKeep merges them into one file with sound.
How do I get just the audio as MP3?
Pick the “Audio only” option in the results. It pulls the sound track without the video.
Do I need an account or an app?
No. Everything happens in your browser — no sign-up, nothing to install.
Is there a length or size limit?
Free downloads go up to 720p. Very large 4K files are a Pro feature to keep the free tier fast for everyone.
Why does my downloaded file have sound now?
Because we merge the separate video and audio tracks YouTube serves. Many tools skip this and give you a silent file.