How to download a video: step-by-step guide

This 25-second tutorial shows the complete workflow without hiding the preparation stage. Captions are included and the same steps are written below.

How to download a video by URL

Transcript and steps

  1. Copy one public link. Open the individual video or track and use the platform’s Share command.
  2. Paste the address. Return to the downloader, paste the URL and select Download.
  3. Choose an available option. The buttons show formats and qualities offered for that item.
  4. Wait for preparation. High-resolution YouTube may require video and audio to be combined automatically.
  5. Save the file. The browser starts the download as soon as the file is ready.

Important limits

Use a single public item up to 30 minutes. Private, deleted, DRM-protected and sign-in-only material is not supported. The service does not ask for social-network passwords. Prepared files are temporary and are automatically removed within one hour.