Y2Meta - YouTube Video Downloader

Paste a YouTube link, pick MP4 or MP3, and save the file. Free and no sign-up.

  • MP4 up to 1080p
  • MP3 320 kbps
  • No sign-up

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Free YouTube video downloader for MP4 and MP3

Y2Meta is a free online tool that saves YouTube videos as MP4 files or MP3 audio. It runs in any browser, on a phone or a computer, and it lists every quality with its size before you download anything.

You do not need an account or an app. We do not keep the links you paste or the files you save, so every visit starts clean. Paste a link, compare the qualities and sizes, and keep only the file you really need.

How to download a YouTube video in 3 steps

  1. Copy the link

    In the YouTube app tap Share, then Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from the address bar.

  2. Paste it into Y2Meta

    Paste the link in the box above. The video details appear in a few seconds.

  3. Tap to download

    Choose MP4 or MP3 and tap a quality. The file opens right away in a new tab, ready to save.

Why people use Y2Meta

  • No account needed

    Open the page, paste a link and start. There is no sign-up form, no password to remember and nothing to confirm by email.

  • See the size first

    Every MP4 quality shows its file size, so you know how much space the file needs before you download it.

  • MP4 from 144p to 1080p

    Pick Full HD for a large screen, or a light file for a phone that is short on storage. Only the qualities the video really has are listed.

  • MP3 from 64 to 320 kbps

    Keep only the sound when you want to listen to music, talks or lessons without a connection. 320 kbps is selected for you.

  • Made for phones

    Y2Meta works in Chrome, Safari and other mobile browsers, with nothing to install. Large buttons and a clear list make it easy to use with one hand.

  • Many link types

    Full video links, short share links from the app, mobile links, YouTube Music links and Shorts links all work.

Formats and qualities you can save

The list only shows the qualities a video really has. Here is what each one is good for.

MP4 video

  • 1080pFull HDTVs and big screens
  • 720pHDPhones and laptops
  • 480pSDSmaller files
  • 360pSaving mobile data
  • 240pVery slow connections
  • 144pThe smallest file

MP3 audio

  • 320 kbpsBest
  • 256 kbps
  • 192 kbps
  • 128 kbps
  • 64 kbps

Audio only. MP3 plays on almost every phone, computer, car stereo and music player.

  • Long videos too
  • Public videos and Shorts
  • Playlist links save one video

Questions and answers

Is Y2Meta free to use?

Yes. Y2Meta is free for personal use. You do not need an account, a subscription or an app, and the tool works the same on every device.

Which video and audio qualities can I choose?

For MP4 you can choose from 144p up to 1080p, depending on what the video offers. For MP3 you can choose 320, 256, 192, 128 or 64 kbps. Each MP4 option shows its file size before you download.

Is there a file size limit?

No. Long videos and high qualities simply make bigger files. The list shows the size of each option, so you can pick one that fits your phone.

How do I save a video on my iPhone?

Open Y2Meta in Safari, paste the link and tap a quality. The file opens in a new tab: tap the Share icon and choose Save to Files. You will find it in the Files app.

Where does the file go on Android?

If the file starts playing in the new tab, tap ⋮ and then Download. Most Android browsers save it in the Downloads folder, which you can open from the Files app.

Do I need to sign up or install an app?

No. The tool works in your browser on phones, tablets and computers. There is nothing to install and no form to fill in. Just open the page and paste a link.

Can I download YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Paste a Shorts link like any other link. The video keeps its vertical shape, and you can also save the sound as MP3.

Why does my link not work?

Check that you copied the full link of one video, not a channel or a playlist page. Private, removed or blocked videos cannot be saved. If the service is busy, wait a moment and try again.

Save files on Android, iPhone or computer

  • Android

    If the file plays in the new tab, tap ⋮ and then Download. It goes to your Downloads folder, where you can play it, move it or share it.

  • iPhone and iPad

    When the file opens in Safari, tap the Share icon and choose Save to Files. You can then find it in the Files app.

  • Computer

    If the file plays in the new tab, right-click it and choose Save video as. Your browser keeps it in its Downloads folder.

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