OneTube app iconOneTube · Web tool

Save YouTube videos,
Shorts and audio.

Paste a public YouTube link and download the video, an HD video track or just the sound. Free, fast, and no sign-in.

FreeNo sign-inShorts & youtu.beAudio only

Works with videos, Shorts and youtu.be links · Public videos only.

How it works

1

Copy the link

Open the video on YouTube, tap Share and choose Copy link. Shorts and youtu.be links work too.

2

Paste it above

Drop the link in the box and hit Get video. We read the public video and list every format it offers.

3

Pick a format

Choose 360p for a single file with sound, an HD video track, or Audio only for the M4A.

Questions

Which YouTube links can I download?

Public videos, Shorts, youtu.be links and embed links. Private, members-only, age-restricted, region-locked videos and live streams aren't supported because YouTube won't serve them without an account.

Why is HD video-only?

YouTube serves 720p and above as separate video and audio streams. Joining them means re-encoding the file on a server, which this free browser tool doesn't do. 360p is the highest single file that already includes sound, so pick that if you want one ready-to-play download.

Is OneTube free?

Yes. The web tool is free and needs no account, no install and no sign-in. There is no limit on how many public videos you look up beyond the rate limit that keeps the service available for everyone.

Can I download just the audio?

Yes. The Audio only section returns the best M4A track YouTube provides, usually around 128 kbps. It plays in every browser and most music players, and can be imported into audio editors.

Why did my link fail?

Private, deleted, age-restricted, members-only and region-locked videos can't be read without signing in, so they aren't supported. YouTube also rate-limits servers occasionally — wait a minute and try again.

Do you store the videos I download?

No. Files are streamed through the server to your browser and are not saved. Video lookups are cached for 15 minutes so repeat searches are fast; the media itself never touches disk.

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OneTube is not affiliated with YouTube or Google. Only download content you own or have permission to save, and always respect the creator's rights and YouTube's terms. Private, age-restricted and live videos are not supported.