Guides
Practical, up-to-date guides for downloading and converting YouTube videos on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac, plus format and quality explainers.
How to Convert YouTube to MP3 (Free, 320 kbps, With Cover Art)
Convert any YouTube video or song to MP3 in your browser at 320 or 128 kbps, with tags and cover art. Which bitrate to pick, how to import the file, and common fixes.
Read guideHow to Download a YouTube Playlist (MP4 or MP3, Up to 500 Videos)
Download an entire public YouTube playlist as MP4 videos or MP3 tracks in your browser. Getting the right link, keeping files organized, and fixing missing videos.
Read guideHow to Download YouTube Videos on Android (2026 Guide)
Download YouTube videos on any Android phone as MP4 or MP3 with Chrome, or share links straight from the YouTube app. Where the files go and how to fix problems.
Read guideHow to Download YouTube Videos on iPhone (2026 Guide)
Save YouTube videos to your iPhone as MP4 or MP3 using Safari, no app needed. Where the file goes, how to move it to Photos, and fixes for common problems.
Read guideHow to Download YouTube Videos on PC and Mac (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Save YouTube videos to your computer as MP4 up to 4K in any browser on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Where downloads go, which quality to pick, and how to fix problems.
Read guideIs It Legal to Download YouTube Videos? Terms, Copyright, and Fair Use
Whether downloading YouTube videos is legal depends on the content and your country. YouTube's terms, copyright and fair use, when it is fine, and the official option.
Read guideMP3 vs M4A vs WAV vs FLAC: Which Audio Format Should You Download?
MP3, M4A (AAC), OPUS, WAV, and FLAC compared for YouTube audio: lossy vs lossless, file sizes, device support, and why WAV or FLAC cannot beat the source.
Read guideYouTube Video Quality and Codecs Explained: 360p to 8K, H.264 vs VP9 vs AV1
What 360p to 8K, H.264, VP9, AV1, 60 fps, and HDR mean for a YouTube download, how big the files are, and which quality to pick for your phone, TV, or editor.
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