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How do I download videos with the YouTube Downloader?

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Written by Eric Seyoung Jang
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In this help doc

The YouTube Downloader (formerly Social Media Downloader) saves a public YouTube or TikTok video to your device from its link. This doc shows how to open the tool, paste a link, and download the video.

Note: Make sure you have the right to use the content you download. Use this tool only for legal and ethical purposes.


Open the YouTube Downloader

To open the tool:

  1. In the left menu of the dashboard, click Apps.

  2. Under Tools, click YouTube Downloader.

Opening YouTube Downloader from Apps

Paste a link and download

To download a video:

  1. Copy the link of the YouTube or TikTok video and paste it into the field.

  2. Click Download. AI Studios checks the video and then downloads it. This can take a few minutes for a long video.

  3. When Download for free! appears, click Download to save the video to your device.

Pasting a YouTube share link and clicking Download

💡 Tip: If your link isn't accepted, use the link from the Share button under the YouTube video instead of the address bar.

💡 Tip: To download another video, click Download another video.


FAQ

Which videos can I download?
Public YouTube and TikTok videos. Private, members-only, or otherwise restricted videos can't be downloaded.

How long can the video be?
On the Free plan, you can download YouTube videos up to 10 minutes long. On paid plans, you can download videos up to 1 hour long.

Can I download in 4K?
Free and Personal plan users can download in up to 1080p. If the video supports 4K, downloading in 4K is available on Team and Enterprise plans.

Why did my download fail?
The site may have blocked access to the video, or the file may be too large. Try again later, or try a different link. If the video is yours, you can upload the file directly instead.

Does the YouTube Downloader use credits?
No. Downloading a video doesn't use credits.

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