How to download YouTube videos
- Step 1
Copy the link
Open the video on YouTube, tap Share, then Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar.
- Step 2
Paste it above
Paste the link in the box at the top of this page and press Download. FetchBolt finds the video and its formats.
- Step 3
Choose and save
Pick a quality and tap Download. The file saves to your device.
What you get
MP4 with sound in every quality the video offers, from 360p to 1080p free, with 2K and 4K for Premium.
MP4 is the format every phone, computer, TV and editing app opens. FetchBolt joins YouTube’s separate video and audio streams into one MP4, preferring H.264 video and AAC audio so the file plays everywhere without converting it again.
Use it to keep a lecture for a flight, add your own upload to an edit, or save a tutorial to watch offline.
Save it on any device
iPhone and iPad
Open FetchBolt in Safari, paste the YouTube link and tap Download. The MP4 saves to Files → Downloads; tap it, then Share → Save Video to put it in Photos.
Android
Paste the link in Chrome or any browser and tap Download. The MP4 lands in Downloads and shows up in your gallery automatically.
Windows, Mac and Linux
Copy the link from the address bar or Share button and paste it above. The MP4 saves to your Downloads folder in any browser, with nothing to install.
Troubleshooting and safety
The download doesn’t work. What can I do?
Check that the video plays for everyone: private posts, age-restricted content and anything that needs you to sign in can’t be downloaded, and FetchBolt tells you if a video was removed or is region-locked. Copy the link with the app’s Share button and paste it on its own. If YouTube is limiting traffic for a moment, wait a minute and try again. Large files take longer to prepare, and the button shows the progress while they do.
Is FetchBolt safe to use?
FetchBolt runs in your browser: no app, no extension and no sign-up, and it never asks for your YouTube password. Files are prepared on our servers only for as long as it takes to send them to you, then deleted, and we don’t keep a history of your links. The only buttons that download anything are the ones in the FetchBolt card, next to each quality.
YouTube to MP4: frequently asked questions
Is YouTube to MP4 different from the YouTube video downloader?
They do the same thing: both save MP4s with sound. This page is for people who search for a converter; use whichever you like.
Will the MP4 play on my iPhone?
Yes. FetchBolt’s MP4s use H.264 and AAC, which iPhone, iPad and Mac play natively.
Can I get only the audio?
Yes. Switch to the Audio tab for MP3 or M4A, or use the YouTube to MP3 page.
Is FetchBolt free?
Yes. FetchBolt is free to use with no sign-up and no download limits for normal use. It’s supported by ads.
Do I need to install anything?
No. FetchBolt runs in your browser on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux.
Do you keep the videos I download?
No. Files are prepared on our servers only for as long as it takes to send them to you, then deleted. We don’t keep a history of your links.
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