Downloading YouTube videos used to mean installing browser extensions, desktop software, or paying for premium services. In 2025 you can save any public YouTube video — including Shorts — directly to your device as an MP4 video or MP3 audio file using just your browser and ReelGet. No extension, no signup, no cost.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Open the YouTube video
Go to youtube.com and find the video or Short you want to save. Click or tap on it to open the video player.
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Copy the video URL
On desktop: copy the URL from your browser's address bar. On mobile: tap the Share button under the video and select "Copy link".
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Visit ReelGet
Open a new tab and navigate to reelget.com. The downloader input box is front and centre on the page.
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Paste the link and tap Download
Paste your YouTube URL into the input box and press the Download button. ReelGet will process the video and present available download options.
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Select your preferred format and quality
ReelGet offers multiple quality options (up to 4K when available) and both MP4 video and MP3 audio formats. Select your preferred option and the download will begin.
YouTube videos downloaded via ReelGet are saved in the original quality offered by the platform. For most videos you can choose 720p, 1080p, or in some cases 4K. YouTube Shorts are typically available at up to 1080p.
Extracting audio as MP3 is a popular use case — great for podcast-style content, lectures, music mixes, or workout playlists you want to listen to offline. ReelGet handles the audio extraction server-side so you get a clean .mp3 file without needing any software.
Please note that downloading YouTube videos may violate YouTube's Terms of Service for some content types. ReelGet is designed for personal, offline use of publicly available content. Do not use downloaded videos for commercial purposes or redistribution without proper licensing.