Download YouTube videos and MP3

Paste a youtube.com or youtu.be link below to fetch available video qualities, MP3 audio and subtitles. Availability depends on server status.

Only download public videos and respect copyright: use videos for personal purposes or with the creator’s permission. Visitors who are not signed in have a daily download limit. VidGrab tells you on screen when you reach it.

How to download YouTube videos with VidGrab

Copy the YouTube link. Open the YouTube video or Short, press Share and copy the youtube.com or youtu.be link.
Paste it into VidGrab. Paste the link in the box above and press download to inspect available formats.
Pick quality or MP3. Select the video resolution, MP3 audio or subtitle option shown in the results and save it.

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose the video resolution or MP3 audio?

Yes. Once the link is analysed, VidGrab shows the available video resolutions and MP3 audio options for that video.

Why is YouTube sometimes unavailable on the web version?

YouTube frequently blocks cloud server IP addresses. When web extraction is restricted, you can check the Supported Platforms page for current status or use the VidGrab Windows app.

Do YouTube Shorts links work?

Yes, public youtube.com/shorts links and short youtu.be links are supported when YouTube extraction is active.

Can VidGrab extract YouTube subtitles?

Yes, when the video has captions available, you can download subtitles from the result screen or the Subtitles tool.