Paste a YouTube link. Take the video home.

Free YouTube video downloader and thumbnail saver. No login, no limit, no watermark.

No sign up
No watermark
Unlimited downloads
MP4, MP3 and JPG

How to download a YouTube video

Four steps, about ten seconds.

Copy the link of the video from the YouTube app or browser.
Paste it into the box above.
Press Get download links and choose a quality.
The file saves to your Downloads folder or phone storage.

Why people pick ClipHarbor

One job, done quickly.

Fast on mobile

Built phone first. Light pages, big buttons, no pop ups.

Every quality

From 144p to 4K when available, or MP3 audio only.

No account

No login, no email, no tracking cookies for downloads.

Thumbnails too

Save any video thumbnail in HD with one tap.

What you can use it for

Common use cases for videos you own or have permission to save.

Offline study

Save lectures and tutorials for travel or weak networks.

Creators

Back up your own uploads and study thumbnail styles.

Podcasts and music

Convert your own or royalty free audio to MP3.

Presentations

Keep a local copy of a clip so it plays without internet.

Frequently asked questions

Real questions people search for.

How to download YouTube videos on a laptop without any software?

Paste the video link into the box at the top of this page, press Get download links and pick a quality. It runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows, Mac or Linux.

How to download a YouTube video in Chrome?

Open ClipHarbor in Chrome, paste the link and choose MP4 or MP3. Chrome saves the file to your Downloads folder. No extension is needed.

How to download a YouTube video on PC for free?

ClipHarbor is free with no login, no limit and no watermark. Copy the link from the address bar, paste it here and download.

How to download a YouTube video to mobile gallery on Android?

Open ClipHarbor in Chrome on your phone, paste the link and download the MP4. Then open the Files app, go to Downloads and the video appears in your Gallery or Photos app shortly.

Is there a free YouTube video download application?

You do not need an app. ClipHarbor works in any mobile or desktop browser, which is safer than installing unknown software.

How to convert a YouTube video to MP3?

Paste the link, press Get download links and tap MP3 audio. You get a 192 kbps MP3 file.

How to save a YouTube video in local storage?

Every download goes to your device's normal Downloads folder. On phones you can move it to a Gallery or SD card from the Files app.

How to download a YouTube thumbnail?

Switch to the Thumbnail tab, paste the video link and pick a size. Max size is 1280x720 where the creator uploaded one.

Is ClipHarbor really free? Is there a limit or watermark?

Yes, free. No sign up, no daily limit and no watermark added to your files.

Which video qualities are available?

Every quality YouTube offers for that video, up to 4K when available, plus MP3 audio.

Why does my download say Could not read this video?

Private, age-restricted, members-only or removed videos cannot be downloaded. Check the link opens normally in a private window and try again.

Is it legal to download YouTube videos?

Download only your own videos, Creative Commons content or videos you have permission to save. You are responsible for following copyright law and YouTube's terms.