YouTube Downloader
YouTube video downloader
Save any public YouTube video as MP4 or MP3.
Paste a YouTube link and VidMints saves the video straight to your device — pick MP4 for the full clip or MP3 to keep just the audio. It runs entirely in your browser with nothing to install, so it works the same on a phone, tablet or laptop. Use it to back up your own uploads, archive lectures and tutorials you're allowed to keep, or pull footage into the VidMints editor to clip and caption — always for content you own or have permission to use.
Open the downloader →What you can do
MP4 up to 4K
Download the video in the resolution the source offers — 360p, 720p, 1080p and up to 4K where the original is available.
MP3 audio extraction
Only need the sound? Pull a clean MP3 from any video for podcasts references, music practice or voiceover study.
Paste-a-link workflow
Copy the watch URL, paste it in, and the download starts — no browser extension and no desktop app.
Free to use
Completely free — no paid plans and no watermarks. Your first couple of downloads need no account; after that a free sign-in keeps you going, at every quality the source offers (up to HD/4K).
Works on mobile
Because it's browser-based, you can save a video on iPhone or Android without sideloading a shady app.
Straight into the editor
Send a download into VidMints to trim, add captions or repurpose it into a Short — all in one place.
How it works
Copy the YouTube link
Open the video on YouTube and copy its URL from the address bar or the Share button.
Paste it into VidMints
Open the downloader, paste the link, and choose MP4 (video) or MP3 (audio) plus your quality.
Download and keep or edit
Save the file to your device, or send it into the VidMints editor to clip, caption and repurpose.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a YouTube video?
Copy the video's link on YouTube, paste it into the VidMints downloader, choose MP4 or MP3 and your quality, then save. It all happens in the browser — no extension or install needed.
Is the YouTube downloader free?
Yes — completely free — no paid plans, no watermarks. Your first couple of downloads need no account; after that a free sign-in keeps you going, at every quality the source offers (up to HD/4K).
Can I download YouTube as MP3?
Yes. Choose the MP3 option to extract the audio track as an MP3 file — handy for keeping the sound from talks, tutorials or your own uploads.
What resolutions can I download?
You can save up to the highest resolution the original video provides — commonly 720p or 1080p, and up to 4K when the source offers it.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The downloader is fully browser-based, so it works on iPhone and Android just like on desktop, with nothing to install.
Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
Only download content you own or have permission to use, and always follow copyright law and YouTube's Terms of Service. VidMints doesn't host any videos or bypass DRM/paywalls — it's a tool for saving content you're entitled to keep, such as your own uploads or clips you're licensed to reuse.
Start editing in your browser
Free to start — no install, no credit card. Everything runs in the browser.
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