How to Download YouTube Videos and Shorts
Clipzy is a free YouTube video downloader that saves public videos and Shorts as MP4, or just the audio as MP3, straight from your browser. There is nothing to install and no account to create:
- On YouTube, tap Share under the video or Short and choose Copy link, or copy the address from your browser bar.
- Paste the link into the box at the top of this page and tap Analyze.
- Choose a quality, then tap Download Video, or tap Audio for an MP3.
Both youtube.com and short youtu.be links work, including Shorts links (youtube.com/shorts/…). For a longer walkthrough, see how to download YouTube videos and Shorts.
Every Quality, from 144p to 4K
Clipzy lists every resolution YouTube has for that video, from 144p up to Full HD (1080p), Quad HD (1440p) and Ultra HD (2160p) when the uploader provided them. Each quality tile shows its file size before you download, so you can pick 720p for a quick phone copy or the highest option for editing. Nothing is upscaled: if a video was uploaded in 1080p, that is the top choice.
Why HD YouTube Downloads Take a Little Longer
YouTube stores high-definition picture and sound as separate streams. For 1080p and above, Clipzy downloads both and merges them into one MP4 without reducing quality, which takes longer than a small 360p file. The progress bar shows each stage and an estimate of the time left. Our explainer on why HD YouTube downloads take longer covers the details.
YouTube Shorts Downloader
Shorts download exactly like normal videos: paste the Shorts link and pick a quality, or use the dedicated YouTube Shorts downloader. A vertical Short at 1080×1920 is labelled Full HD (1080p), because Clipzy names quality by the shorter side of the picture. The result is a clean vertical MP4, ready to watch offline or, if it is your own Short, to repost as a Reel or TikTok.
YouTube to MP3: Save Just the Audio
Tap Audio on the results screen to save only the sound as an MP3. It is far smaller and faster than the video, which makes it useful for lectures, podcasts and interviews you want to listen to offline. The YouTube to MP3 converter is built just for audio.
Works on iPhone, Android and PC
Clipzy runs in any modern browser. On iPhone, use Safari and keep the tab open until the download finishes; the file goes to the Files app. On Android, it lands in Downloads. On Windows, Mac and Chromebook, it saves to your browser's downloads folder.
Is It Safe to Download from YouTube?
Clipzy never asks for your Google account and doesn't install anything, so your account is never involved. Download your own uploads, videos licensed for reuse, or videos you have permission to keep for personal offline viewing, and respect creators' rights when sharing anything you didn't make.