Copy the public video URL
Open the YouTube video you have permission to save and copy its full link from the address bar or Share menu.
YOUTUBE VIDEO DOWNLOADER
Free YouTube video downloader.
Save permitted videos as MP4 or MP3.Paste a public YouTube video link to prepare a personal copy of content you own or are authorized to save. Choose MP4 for picture and sound, or switch to MP3 when you only need the audio.
- No app or browser extension
- MP4 video and MP3 audio
- Source quality shown when available
Free · 3 saves today
HOW TO DOWNLOAD YOUTUBE VIDEOS
From a YouTube URL to a useful file in three steps.
Paste and choose a format
Add the URL above, then choose MP4 video or MP3 audio and an available source resolution.
Save it to your device
After processing, download the file through your browser and move it into your own organized media folder.
FORMAT & QUALITY
Choose the format that matches the job.
YouTube source files can vary by upload, device, region, and video. Pullvio presents only the formats and resolutions that can be prepared from the source—it does not manufacture detail that is not there.
MP4
Video with picture and sound
A practical choice for playback, offline reference, editing, and personal archives.
MP3
Audio without the video track
Useful for authorized interviews, lectures, podcasts, or your own music when the picture is unnecessary.
HD / 4K
Resolution based on the source
1080p works well for everyday viewing. Higher resolutions appear only when the source genuinely provides them.
WHAT PULLVIO HANDLES
Built for public links—not access-control workarounds.
Good fit: accessible, authorized videos
Use public YouTube watch URLs for your own uploads, licensed material, public-domain works, and other videos you have a legal right to save.
May not work: restricted sources
Private videos, members-only content, rentals, DRM-protected media, age or region restrictions, active live streams, deleted videos, and links requiring a signed-in session may be unavailable.
Your permission still matters
A public URL is not automatically a license to download or republish. Check the creator’s permission, the applicable license, YouTube’s terms, and local law before saving or reusing a video.
Want the responsible-use details first?
Read our practical guide to ownership, licenses, public-domain media, platform restrictions, and safer personal archiving before you save a YouTube video.
Read the YouTube guideNeed to save a public TikTok clip?
Use the dedicated TikTok tool page for short-form public links and platform-specific guidance.
Open TikTok downloaderYOUTUBE DOWNLOADER FAQ
Common YouTube download questions.
Clear answers about formats, quality, devices, restrictions, and responsible use.
Still have questions? Contact us01Is the Pullvio YouTube video downloader free?+
Yes. The free plan supports a limited number of daily saves and up to 1080p when the source provides it. Pro is designed for higher fair-use limits, long-form media, batch queues, and available 2K or 4K sources.
02Can I convert a YouTube video to MP4?+
Choose Video mode to prepare an MP4 file with picture and sound. Available resolution depends on the original upload and what the source currently makes available.
03Can I extract MP3 audio from YouTube?+
Choose Audio mode to prepare an MP3 when you have permission to use the audio. This is useful when the visual track is unnecessary.
04Why is 4K not always available?+
Pullvio preserves source options instead of upscaling. If the original video or accessible source does not provide 4K, a 4K option will not appear.
05Does it work with private, members-only, or live videos?+
Not reliably. Content that needs a login, payment, membership, special access, active live delivery, or DRM is outside the intended public-link workflow.
06Can I use the YouTube downloader on iPhone or Android?+
Yes. Pullvio runs in a modern mobile browser without an extension. Your finished file normally appears in the browser download list or the device’s Downloads or Files area.
07Is downloading a YouTube video legal?+
It depends on ownership, permission, license terms, platform rules, and local law. Only save content you created, content with an appropriate license, public-domain works, or media you are otherwise authorized to download.