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Save YouTube Videos on Android with Chrome

Choose a format available from the source, download in Chrome, and find the file in your device's Downloads folder.

1Enter YouTube Video URL

Tip: Type ytmetadata.com/ in front of any YouTube link in your address bar to download instantly.

Works in Android Chrome Save to Gallery/Downloads No APK Required

Download video files through Chrome on Android

Chrome usually places the completed file in Downloads and shows a notification that opens it in the file manager. A gallery app may index the MP4 automatically, or you can move it from Downloads. If the picture has no sound or a player reports an unsupported codec, try another listed container or a player with broader codec support; changing a filename extension does not convert media. High resolutions create larger files, so check available storage and use a stable connection for long videos.

Android Chrome can save a media response through the operating system's standard download manager, without an APK or browser add-on. Paste a public video URL, inspect the formats returned for that source, and choose an available MP4 resolution. Depending on the resolution, the source may provide one progressive file or separate DASH video and audio tracks that are muxed into a single output. MP4 can contain several codecs; H.264/AAC is broadly supported, while VP9 and AV1 playback depends on the Android device and player.

3 Simple Steps

01

Copy the link

Open the video, tap Share → Copy link. Desktop users can just grab it from the address bar.

02

Paste it above

Drop the URL into the box and press Download. We read the available formats straight from the source.

03

Pick and save

Choose a resolution or an audio format. The file streams to your device and the name is set for you.

Tools built around the source video

No account, no extension, no watermark. Paste a link and the file is yours.

MP4 & WebM Up to 4K / 60fps MP3 & M4A Thumbnails Nothing stored

Every quality, mirrored

We surface exactly what the source exposes — 144p through 4K, 60fps included. Nothing is upscaled and nothing is re-encoded.

Streams in seconds

No queues, no waiting for a render to finish. The file is piped from the host to your browser as it arrives.

Nothing is stored

No accounts, no database of downloads, no re-hosting. Media is processed transiently and discarded the moment your transfer ends.

Works everywhere

Desktop, phone, tablet. The same link works in any modern browser, and every download works on any device.

Frequently asked questions

Is an APK or unknown-source permission required?

No APK is needed for this browser workflow. Chrome handles the file download using Android's built-in download and storage interface.

Why does an MP4 play without audio on my Android device?

MP4 is a container and may hold different video and audio codecs. Try a broadly supported H.264/AAC option or a player that supports the source codec; renaming the file will not fix codec incompatibility.

Will a 4K file appear in my gallery immediately?

It appears only after the browser has completed the download. Larger 4K files take longer to transfer and need enough free storage; the gallery may take a moment to index them.

Where can I find a video downloaded in Android Chrome?

Open Chrome's Downloads list or the device's Files app and look in Downloads. A gallery app may index the file after it has been saved.

Every option the source provides

Available formats vary per video and region. We list exactly what is on offer for the link you paste.

Video

  • MP4 (H.264 + AAC)
  • MP4 (AV1)
  • WebM (VP9 + Opus)
  • 4K · 2160p
  • Full HD · 1080p
  • HD · 720p
  • SD · 480p / 360p / 240p / 144p

Audio

  • MP3 (transcoded)
  • M4A (AAC)
  • Opus / WebM
  • Original bitrate
  • Up to 256 kbps

Images

  • Max resolution thumbnail
  • Standard thumbnail
  • JPEG
  • No re-encoding