One public video
Paste one public watch, youtu.be, or Shorts link at a time. Playlists and accounts are not supported.
Free YouTube Video Downloader – MP4, MP3 & 4K
Use this online YouTube downloader for one authorized public video or Short: choose MP4 up to 4K, MP3 audio, an original video track, or available subtitles.
Public videos and Shorts · MP4, MP3, SRT and VTT · no permanent copies
01 / FORMATS
Choose video, audio or subtitles
Download a complete MP4, save the original video-only track, create MP3 audio, or save captions as SRT or VTT.
MP4 video options
Download a complete MP4, or save the original video-only track when available.
MP3 and subtitle options
Choose MP3 audio, or load creator and automatic captions as SRT or VTT only when needed.
02 / FLOW
From link to authorized file
Use GrabSilo only when you created, own, or have permission or legal authority to save the video.
Paste the public link
Use a single public YouTube video or Shorts URL.
Choose a file
Review the available MP4 qualities, original video tracks, MP3 bitrates, and subtitle languages.
Save the file
Choose a format and keep this page open until the download is ready.
03 / FAQ
YouTube downloader FAQ
Which YouTube links are supported?
Public single videos, youtu.be links, and Shorts are supported. Playlists, channels, live streams, private, members-only, age-restricted, and signed-in content are not.
Why can a quality still be missing?
Only formats currently available for that video are shown.
Can I download MP3?
Yes. Choose 320, 256, or 128 kbps and keep this page open while the MP3 is prepared.
Can I download subtitles?
Yes, when the video exposes creator or automatic captions. Load the subtitle list, choose a language, then save SRT or VTT.
Does GrabSilo keep the video?
No. GrabSilo creates short-lived downloads and does not keep permanent copies of your files.
Is GrabSilo affiliated with YouTube?
No. GrabSilo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google or YouTube.