Copy the exact video URL
Open a public video or Short you are allowed to save and copy its address or Share link.
Free YouTube Video Downloader Online
Paste a public YouTube video or Shorts link, choose 720p or 1080p, and save it online. Five YouTube 720p tasks are free each day; 1080p uses points after sign-in.
✓ Only process public content you are allowed to save✓ Free allowance at 720p · 1080p uses points after sign-in✓ Temporary files expire automatically
VidKite is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or officially connected to any third-party platform. Platform names are used only to describe link compatibility.
Install VidKite
Add it to your Home Screen for faster access.
HOW IT WORKS
Copy the exact public YouTube video or Shorts URL and paste it above. Choose 720p or 1080p and start the download. Five 720p YouTube tasks up to 5 minutes or an estimated 80 MB each are free every day; 1080p requires sign-in and points and must be available from the source.
SUPPORTED LINKS
Links this YouTube downloader can recognize
Use a specific public video or post URL. Profiles, feeds, and search pages do not identify one downloadable video.
youtube.com/watch?v=… video URLsyoutube.com/shorts/… Shorts URLsyoutu.be/… share linksTHREE STEPS
How to download a YouTube video in 1080p online
Choose 720p or 1080p
Use five free 720p YouTube tasks per day, or sign in and use points for 1080p, longer, or larger jobs.
Parse and save the video
VidKite fetches and merges the matching streams. Use the desktop app for long videos, batches, 2K, 4K, or best available quality.
VERIFIABLE DETAILS
What to expect from the online YouTube downloader
These limits describe the current live service, so you can choose between the browser tool and the desktop app before starting.
Free allowanceFive YouTube 720p tasks per day
Free task limitUp to 5 minutes and an estimated 80 MB
1080pUses points after sign-in and depends on the source
Supported URLsPublic videos, Shorts, and youtu.be links
Traffic guardOnline tasks may be restricted at monthly traffic thresholds
Desktop appLong videos, batches, 2K, 4K, and best available quality
QUALITY & ACCESS
YouTube online quality, duration, and access limits
YouTube often exposes video and audio as separate streams. VidKite retrieves the matching quality and merges them into one downloadable file. Selecting 1080p cannot turn a lower-resolution source into genuine HD; the result depends on what the public source provides.
The online tool is for public content you own or are authorized to save without bypassing account permissions. Private, members-only, age-gated, region-restricted, paid, or digitally protected content is outside its scope. Use VidKite Pro on Windows or Mac for long videos, large files, batches, 2K, and 4K.
FAQ
Common questions
The online service works with public media you are allowed to save. Availability can change when a source platform updates.
Can I download YouTube Shorts online?
Yes. Paste the exact youtube.com/shorts/ URL. Shorts and regular videos share the five-free-YouTube-tasks-per-day allowance.
How many YouTube downloads are free each day?
Five 720p YouTube tasks per day, each up to 5 minutes and an estimated 80 MB. Sign in and use points after that, or use the desktop app.
Can the online downloader save 1080p?
Yes, after sign-in with points when the public source actually provides 1080p. Use the desktop app for 2K, 4K, and heavier tasks.
Why can a YouTube link fail online?
Common causes include non-public access, account or age checks, regional limits, live status, temporary source restrictions, or the monthly traffic guard. The result page provides a relevant next step.