Download YouTube Videos to PC for Free

Save YouTube videos to your Windows PC as MP4 or MP3 files - works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox with no software installation.

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

Works on Windows 10/11 MP4 & MP3 Support No Software Install

Three steps, ten seconds

1

Copy the link

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

2

Paste it above

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

3

Pick and save

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

Save browser downloads for Windows players and editors

On Windows, Chrome, Edge, and Firefox can save the selected video directly through their built-in download controls. AnyVideoDown reads the source formats and exposes available resolutions rather than manufacturing higher quality. Adaptive HD formats can arrive as separate DASH tracks; the server combines the selected video and audio into a single file before the browser saves it. MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio is widely supported by Windows playback and editing applications, while VP9, AV1, and WebM support varies across installed players.

Use the browser's download shelf or Downloads folder to locate the file. If Windows does not open a format, check its codec support or choose another available option; changing .webm to .mp4 in the filename cannot convert the media. A 1080p or 4K stream may require more disk space and longer transfer time than a small clip. Keep the browser open until the transfer starts, and scan files from unfamiliar sources using your normal security tools before opening them.

Built to get out of the way

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

Where does Edge or Chrome save the video on Windows?

Unless you selected another location, the browser saves it in your Windows Downloads folder. Open the browser's download list to see the path and transfer status.

Which video format works in Windows Media Player?

MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio is a common compatibility choice, but support depends on Windows version and installed codecs. The MP4 extension alone does not identify the codec.

Can I rename a WebM download to MP4 to make it compatible?

No. Renaming changes only the filename, not the container or codec. Choose a compatible source format or use a media converter if you are authorized to convert the file.

Why is a high-resolution download taking longer on my PC?

1080p and 4K usually contain more data than low-resolution files. Completion time depends on file size, upstream delivery, and your connection, and the destination drive needs enough free space.

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