Save YouTube Videos to Your Phone for Free

Universal guide to saving YouTube videos to any phone. Works in mobile browser on iPhone and Android - no app required.

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

Works on iPhone & Android No App Install Save to Gallery/Files

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.

A mobile-browser workflow for iPhone and Android

A phone can save a video through its built-in browser without installing an additional downloader. On iPhone, Safari typically puts the file in Files; on Android, Chrome usually places it in Downloads and the gallery may index it afterward. AnyVideoDown presents the formats available for the source URL, including MP4 resolutions when offered. HD streams may consist of separate DASH video and audio tracks that the service muxes into one file. H.264/AAC MP4 is widely supported, but an extension by itself does not guarantee a codec.

The last step differs by operating system: iOS may require Files > Share > Save Video for a compatible file, while Android exposes the saved item through Chrome's downloads list or a file manager. Neither system can add missing detail by selecting a higher resolution, and unsupported codecs may require another player. Large files consume device storage and need a stable connection, especially over mobile data. Keep the browser available until the download starts, then confirm the saved file in the OS download manager before closing the tab.

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 do downloaded videos go on iPhone versus Android?

Safari generally saves to Files on iPhone, while Chrome on Android generally saves to Downloads. The exact destination follows each browser's download settings.

How do I move the file into my phone's photo gallery?

On iPhone, use Share > Save Video for a compatible file in Files. On Android, open Downloads in a file manager and move or share the MP4 to a gallery folder.

Will a video downloaded on one phone play on another?

It depends on the container and codecs supported by the other phone. H.264 video with AAC audio in MP4 is a broad compatibility option, but verify playback before transferring many files.

Can I download a 4K file over mobile data?

The browser can save any available resolution, but 4K files are larger and may use substantial data and storage. Check your connection and free space before starting.

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