How to download YouTube videos on PC and laptop

Step by step guide to download YouTube videos on Windows, Mac and Chrome without software, login or watermark.

The fast way

Copy the video link from the YouTube address bar or Share button.
Open ClipHarbor and paste the link.
Press Get download links.
Pick a quality such as 1080p MP4 and the file starts downloading.

Without any software

You do not need an installer. ClipHarbor runs fully in the browser, so it works on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebooks. Browser based tools avoid the bundled adware common in free desktop programs.

In Chrome, Edge or Firefox

All three work the same way. The file lands in your default Downloads folder, and you can change that location in the browser settings under Downloads.

Which quality should you choose?

Pick 1080p MP4 for a good balance of sharpness and size. Choose 720p to save space and 4K only for large screens. Pick MP3 if you only need the audio.

Common problems

If a link fails, remove extra text after the video id, make sure the video is public and try again. Playlist links download one video at a time.

FAQs

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.