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How to Download YouTube Videos on Android

Download any YouTube video as an MP4 on your Android phone using Chrome — saves directly to your Gallery without root or extra apps.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Copy the YouTube URL

    Open the YouTube app, tap Share on the video, then tap Copy link. Alternatively, open youtube.com in Chrome and copy the URL from the address bar.

  2. 2

    Open ClipsDown in Chrome

    Open Chrome on your Android device and go to clipsdown.com/youtube. Paste the URL into the input field.

  3. 3

    Tap Download

    Tap the Download button. ClipsDown will process the video — this usually takes 5–10 seconds for standard videos.

  4. 4

    Choose your quality

    Select the quality you want (1080p, 720p, 480p, or 360p). Chrome will show a download bar at the bottom of the screen confirming the download started.

  5. 5

    Find the video in your Gallery

    Open your Gallery or Google Photos app and check the Downloads album. The video will appear there automatically once the download completes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the download include audio?

Yes. ClipsDown merges video and audio server-side, so you always get a complete MP4 with sound.

Does this work for YouTube Shorts?

Yes — YouTube Shorts URLs (youtube.com/shorts/...) work exactly the same way.

Can I download age-restricted YouTube videos?

Age-restricted videos require a logged-in YouTube account, which ClipsDown cannot access. Publicly available videos download without issues.

Do I need YouTube Premium?

No. ClipsDown works independently of YouTube Premium.