fetchvid · download youtube video
Download audio only
YouTube
Paste the video link
Only download content you have the right to save.
download youtube video
M4AIf audio is available, the service prepares an M4A file. MP3 conversion is not offered.
fetchvid at a glance
- fetchvid
- fetchvid is a free web tool that prepares an MP4 video or M4A audio file from a single YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or X (Twitter) link that you have permission to save.
- Supported links
- YouTube videos and Shorts, Instagram posts and Reels, TikTok videos, and X (Twitter) posts with video.
- Formats and quality
- MP4 in the qualities the source offers, up to 1080p (Full HD), M4A audio, and live-stream recording to MP4.
- How it works
- Paste the link, choose a quality, and the browser download starts automatically when the file is ready.
- Cost and access
- Free, with no account and no app to install; it works in your browser.
- Support and limits
- A valid link does not guarantee that a video is accessible or downloadable. DRM-protected content is not supported; use only videos you have permission to download.
Frequently Asked Questions
MP4 versus WebM
MP4 works on many devices. WebM can carry different codecs; the available format depends on the source stream.
MP4 versus WebMWhy is downloading slow?
File size, network speed and source delivery affect download time; a GPU cannot speed up network transfer.
Why is downloading slow?Comparing video tools
These links lead to independent services. We describe only the workflow verified here; check other services on their own sites.
| Service | Workflow verified here |
|---|---|
| fetchvid.xyz | Paste a link to a YouTube video you have permission to download. Choose an available quality; your browser downloads the file when it is ready. |
| SaveFrom.net | External service — not evaluated here |
| Y2Mate | External service — not evaluated here |
| SnapTik | External service — not evaluated here |