YouTube Video Downloader
Find available video and audio download options for a public YouTube link.
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How to use YouTube Video Downloader
- Paste a public YouTube video, Short, or youtu.be link.
- Select Get download links and review the available formats, sizes, and audio status.
- Choose Download before the temporary media link expires.
What YouTube Video Downloader does
This tool sends a public YouTube URL to a third-party media lookup service and presents the temporary video and audio links it returns. Some high-resolution MP4 options contain video only because YouTube commonly delivers video and audio as separate streams.
Examples
- Save your own uploaded video for an offline backup.
- Choose a smaller MP4 option when file size matters.
- Download an available audio-only M4A stream for content you are authorized to reuse.
Frequently asked questions
Is my YouTube URL uploaded?
Yes. The URL must be sent through CreftyTools to the third-party lookup service so it can find temporary media links. CreftyTools does not store a URL history.
Why does a high-resolution download have no sound?
YouTube often serves higher resolutions as video-only adaptive streams. Choose an option labeled Video + audio when you need a single file with both tracks.
Why did a download link stop working?
The provider returns signed media URLs that expire. Paste the original YouTube URL into the tool again to request fresh links.
Can I download any YouTube video?
Use the tool only for content you own, content with permission for downloading, or content whose license and applicable law allow it. Private, restricted, live, or protected videos may not work.