Source-quality video
Choose the best accessible rendition and check the completed file's resolution and audio. Captions and logos encoded into the picture remain.
YOUTUBE VIDEO DOWNLOADER IN HD
YouTube video downloader for Windows and Mac
Paste public YouTube video and Shorts URLs in VidKite for Windows or Mac, save several links to one chosen folder, and follow live progress. Use the online tool for a quick single task.
Current answerYes—paste a public YouTube link to download online. Use 3 free 720p downloads per 24 hours, or Pro membership for unlimited downloads up to source-available 1080p. Choose the desktop app for batches and best available quality.
✓ Public YouTube videos✓ YouTube Shorts✓ Batch links✓ HD local files
https://youtube.com/shorts/...READY
Downloading · 8.4 MB/s76%
24 hours or 10-download trialWindows + Mac one bilingual appLocal files your chosen folderTelegram + Feishu remote tasks
Save a public YouTube video or Short online
For one video, use the browser tool above. Choose the desktop app for several links, larger files, or source-available 2K and 4K.
Copy a video or Shorts link
Open the YouTube video or Short, choose Share, then Copy link. Paste that single link into the downloader above.
Choose free 720p or Pro 1080p
Free use includes 3 downloads per rolling 24 hours, shared across platforms, up to 720p. Sign in with Pro to select up to 1080p when YouTube provides it; Pro has no per-download count limit.
Download and check the file
Select Start Download, wait for processing to finish, then use the result download button. Check the actual dimensions and sound; a 1080p selection cannot add detail missing from the source.
QUICK FACTS
What to know about this YouTube downloader
A concise, verifiable summary of the current desktop app and its download workflow.
Check current platform compatibility →Online download3 free 720p downloads per 24 hours; Pro includes unlimited downloads up to source-available 1080p
Desktop appWindows 10/11 and Apple-silicon Macs; 24 hours or 10-download trial
Best forPublic YouTube videos you own or are authorized to save
QualityThe real resolution depends on the formats exposed by the source
Remote tasksTelegram and Feishu can run together
BUILT FOR THE RESULT
A practical YouTube downloader for desktop
Keep quality choices, batches, progress, and destination files in one clear workflow.
Videos and Shorts
Use common watch, youtu.be share, and youtube.com/shorts URLs.
Batch workflow
Paste one URL per line and follow speed, percentage, and remaining time.
WHY VIDKITE
Why use a desktop YouTube video downloader
Use the desktop app when you need to manage several videos, larger files, or a fixed save folder. VidKite keeps link recognition, quality choices, progress, and the destination folder in one Windows and Mac workflow.
When you find an authorized public video on your phone, send its link through Telegram or Feishu and let the desktop app receive the task.
DESKTOP + BOT
Use the same downloader in more places
- Paste one or many links in the Windows or Mac app
- Send a link from your phone through Telegram or Feishu
- Keep both bots active with one shared destination
- Choose iPhone-friendly output when needed
PLATFORM RESOURCE HUB
Complete YouTube video downloader resource hub
Choose the answer that matches your goal: complete steps, downloader comparison, HD or watermark-free guidance, or a free way to try VidKite.
HOW-TO GUIDE
How to download YouTube videos
Copy the correct public video or Shorts link and follow the complete desktop workflow.
Open resource →DOWNLOADER REVIEWHow to choose the best YouTube video downloader
Compare quality, audio, batches, progress, file control, compatibility updates, and price.
Open resource →HD QUALITYHow to download YouTube videos in HD
Understand source quality, separate audio and video formats, and what real 1080p or 4K requires.
Open resource →SHORTS 1080PDownload YouTube Shorts in 1080p online
Use a specific Shorts link, compare free 720p with eligible 1080p, and understand source-quality limits.
Open resource →FREE ONLINE TOOLTry the YouTube video downloader online
Paste one authorized public video or Shorts link and choose a currently available quality in your browser.
Open resource →FREE TRIALTry the YouTube downloader on Windows or Mac
Test VidKite for 24 hours or 10 successful downloads with your own authorized public links.
Open resource →FAQ
Questions before you download
Public availability, authorization, and the formats exposed by the source determine what can be saved.
Can VidKite download YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste the normal youtube.com/shorts page URL and make sure the video is publicly accessible.
Can I download several links at once?
Yes. Put one URL on each line and VidKite processes the queue while showing live progress.
Does every YouTube video work?
No tool can guarantee every link. Private, paid, members-only, deleted, age-restricted, region-restricted, or protected content may be unavailable. Download only content you are authorized to save.
24 hours or 10 successful downloads
Try desktop and bot downloads before you activate
Test link downloads on your computer or send tasks remotely through Telegram or Feishu. The trial ends when either limit is reached.