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Save a YouTube Video on iPad with Safari

Select a format available from the source, then find the completed file in Downloads or iCloud Drive.

1Enter YouTube Video URL

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

Works in iPadOS Safari Save to Files App Great for Split View

Use Safari and Files to manage iPad video downloads

Safari's download list and the Files app show transfer progress and the saved location, usually Downloads or iCloud Drive depending on settings. You can move a completed file into another Files folder or use Share for compatible apps. Photos may reject some codecs even when Files can store them. iPad multitasking lets you keep a browser and Files visible together, but closing the browser or losing connectivity can interrupt a transfer. Reserve sufficient local storage for large 1080p and 4K files.

iPadOS Safari uses the system download manager, so a separate downloader app is not required. Paste a public video URL, review the available source formats, and select an MP4 resolution. The source may offer a progressive file or adaptive DASH video and audio tracks that are muxed into one output. H.264/AVC with AAC in MP4 is commonly supported by Apple playback software; newer formats can work in other apps but compatibility depends on the iPad model and installed software.

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

Can I move a downloaded video into Photos?

Use Share from Files and select Save Video when iPadOS recognizes the container and codecs. Otherwise, keep it in Files or open it in a compatible player.

Does iPad split view affect the downloaded video quality?

No. Split view only changes how apps appear on screen. The selected resolution comes from the source format, and the downloaded file's codec is not changed by multitasking.

Why does iPad say there is not enough space for a 4K video?

High-resolution video files can be large. Check local or iCloud destination space and allow the browser to finish saving before opening the file in another app.

Where can I find a Safari download on iPad?

Open Safari's downloads control or the Files app. The saved location depends on your iPadOS download setting, commonly Downloads under On My iPad or iCloud Drive.

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