How to Download YouTube Videos on Android (MP4 & MP3)
Short answer: you can save a YouTube video on your Android phone in three steps — copy the link, paste it on wesaveall.com, then pick MP4 or MP3 and download. No app to install, nothing to sign up for, and it all happens right in your browser.
Here's exactly how it works, plus where the files land on Android, iPhone and desktop.
The three steps
Step 1: Copy the link
- Open the YouTube app and find the video (or Short) you want.
- Tap Share, then tap Copy link.
- Prefer the browser? Just copy the URL from the address bar instead.
This works the same for regular videos and for Shorts — the link is all you need.
Step 2: Paste it on WeSaveAll
- Open a new browser tab and go to wesaveall.com.
- Tap the paste bar and drop in your link (long-press → Paste).
- Press Download.
The YouTube video downloader reads the link and pulls up the available formats in a second or two.
Step 3: Choose MP4 or MP3
- Pick MP4 if you want the video (up to 1080p on most clips).
- Pick MP3 if you only want the audio — great for music, podcasts and lectures.
- Tap Download and the file saves straight to your phone.
That's it. Same three steps every time, whether it's a full video or a Short.
On Android
On Android the file goes to your Downloads folder. To find it:
- Open the Files app (or My Files on Samsung).
- Tap Downloads.
- Your MP4 or MP3 will be at the top, newest first.
Chrome also keeps a running list — tap the three-dot menu → Downloads to reopen anything you've saved. Samsung Internet works exactly the same way and shows a download icon in the bottom bar while the file transfers.
If you saved an MP3, it should show up in most music and file-player apps automatically. If it doesn't appear right away, close and reopen the player so it re-scans your storage.
On iPhone (iOS)
The same site and the same three steps work in Safari on iPhone:
- Copy the link from the YouTube app (Share → Copy link).
- Paste it on wesaveall.com and press Download.
- When Safari asks, confirm the download.
Saved files land in the Files app under On My iPhone or Downloads. Open Files, tap Downloads, and your MP4 or MP3 is there. From Files you can move it into Photos, share it, or open it in another app.
On PC or Mac
Desktop is the roomiest way to do it:
- Copy the YouTube URL from your browser's address bar.
- Paste it on wesaveall.com and press Download.
- Choose your format — the file saves to your Downloads folder.
Because you're not squeezed for space, desktop is the easiest place to grab longer videos or batches of clips. Everything runs in the browser, so there's nothing to install on Windows or macOS either.
MP4 vs MP3
Both come from the same link — you just pick which one you want:
- MP4 (video) — keeps the picture and sound together. Choose this to watch offline, re-share a clip, or archive a video. Most videos go up to 1080p.
- MP3 (audio) — strips out just the sound. Choose this for music, podcasts, interviews, lectures or anything you only need to listen to. Files are much smaller, so they're kinder to your storage and data.
Rule of thumb: if you'd watch it, save MP4; if you'd only hear it, save MP3 with the YouTube to MP3 tool.
FAQ
Do I need an app?
No. WeSaveAll runs entirely in your browser, so there's nothing to download or update. It works in Chrome, Samsung Internet, Safari and Firefox on both phones and computers.
What quality can I get?
Most videos are available up to 1080p in MP4. Higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K are stored by YouTube as separate video and audio streams, which is why many tools — this one included — cap the combined file at 1080p. Audio-only MP3s come out at a clean, standard bitrate.
Can I download age-restricted or private videos?
No — and honestly, that's by design. Private, unlisted-behind-login, members-only and age-restricted videos aren't publicly accessible, so they can't be fetched from a link. WeSaveAll only works with videos anyone can watch.
Can I save a YouTube Short?
Yes. Shorts use the same link-and-paste flow. Tap Share → Copy link on the Short, paste it in, and pick MP4 or MP3 like any other video. For a full walkthrough, see the YouTube video downloader.
Wrapping up
Three steps, no app, and it works the same on Android, iPhone and desktop: copy the link, paste it on wesaveall.com, and choose MP4 or MP3. If you want more, grab a full-size cover image with the YouTube thumbnail downloader, read our guide on how to save YouTube as MP4 or MP3, or browse everything in the tools hub.
WeSaveAll is not affiliated with YouTube or Google. Only download content you have the right to save, and respect creators' copyright.