Save YouTube videos, Shorts, and convert to MP3/MP4 in seconds.
Supports YouTube, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Facebook, Vimeo & 1000+ more
The VidGrabs YouTube Downloader is a specialized, free web utility designed to save video files, short clips, and audio tracks from YouTube directly. By pasting the media link, you can fetch the files in MP4 or MP3 formats in high definition up to 8K, completely free and safe.
Follow these steps to save media on any device
Open YouTube and copy the URL of the video or Short you want to download.
Paste the link into the VidGrab input box above and wait for analysis.
Select your format (MP4/MP3) and quality, and click Download.
Get speed priority and unlock 4K/8K resolutions instantly. No subscriptions, just a one-time purchase.
Perfect for quick, casual video downloads.
The ultimate, high-speed downloader experience.
| Feature Specs | Free Plan | Lifetime Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Sites | 1,000+ Platforms (YouTube, TikTok, X, Instagram) | 1,000+ Platforms (Priority updates for changes) |
| Max Video Quality | Up to 8K Ultra HD | Up to 8K Ultra HD |
| Download Rate Limit | 4 downloads / hour | Unlimited downloads |
| Audio Extraction | Not Available | Yes (High-quality MP3 & AAC) |
| Download Speed | Standard Speed | High-speed priority servers |
| Ad-Free Experience | No | Yes (No ads, no redirections) |
| Developer API Keys | Standard Limit (Free Key) | Premium Priority API Limits |
Integrate VidGrab's background download engine directly into your own tools and scripts.
Authenticate downloads using the x-api-key header. Keep your keys secret.
Please sign in or register to generate programmatic credentials.
Examples showing how to programmatically start download jobs.
curl -X POST "https://vidgrabs.com/api/download/start" \
-H "x-api-key: vg_live_your_secret_key_here" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ",
"formatId": "best"
}'Download from virtually any video platform on the internet
Copy the YouTube video or Shorts link, paste it into the downloader box above, choose your preferred quality/format, and hit the Download button.
Yes, VidGrab supports downloading YouTube videos up to their maximum uploaded quality (including 1080p, 4K, and 8K). High-resolution features are available instantly.
Yes. VidGrab processes all files directly through secure streaming servers. No executable files are downloaded, making it completely safe.