Quick answer
How do I download YouTube videos on Android?
The quickest way to save YouTube videos on Android — copy the link, paste it here, done.
- Copy the YouTube link (Share → Copy link).
- Tap Download and pick MP4 with the resolution you want.
- Tap the download button; Chrome shows a progress bar at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap Open when it finishes, or go to Chrome's menu → Downloads.
YouTube → Android: what you need to know
YouTube doesn't give you a simple “save to device” button for most videos, but you don't need an extra app on your Android. SaveVidr runs in Chrome: you copy the YouTube link, paste it on this page and choose MP4 or MP3.
Below are the exact taps for the YouTube app, then the Android steps for finding and keeping the file.
On Android, YouTube's in-app downloads can't be moved or shared. Downloading with SaveVidr in Chrome gives you a normal MP4 or MP3 in your Downloads folder that appears in your Gallery or music player.
Step 1
How to copy a YouTube link
Every download starts with the link. Here's where to find it.
In the YouTube app
- Open the video in the YouTube app.
- Tap Share below the video (for Shorts, tap the Share arrow on the right).
- Tap Copy link.
On a computer
- Open the video on youtube.com.
- Copy the address from the browser bar, or click Share → Copy.
Step 2
Save it to your Android
Chrome saves files to the Download folder in your phone's internal storage, which gallery apps and Google Photos (under Device folders) can show.
Open savevidr.com in Chrome and paste the link into the box.
Tap Download and pick MP4 with the resolution you want.
Tap the download button; Chrome shows a progress bar at the bottom of the screen.
Tap Open when it finishes, or go to Chrome's menu → Downloads.
Find the video later in your gallery app or in the Files app under Downloads.
Pro tips
- Install SaveVidr from Chrome's menu → Add to Home screen; it then shows up in YouTube's Share sheet so you can skip copy-and-paste.
- If a video doesn't show up in Gallery right away, open Files by Google → Downloads — the media scanner sometimes needs a minute.
- On mobile data, 720p is usually the best balance of quality and size.
What can't be downloaded
- Private and members-only videos can't be downloaded.
- Age-restricted videos may fail because they need a signed-in account.
- Ongoing live streams can only be saved after they end.
- YouTube Premium-only content and paid movies are not supported.
Faster next time
Add SaveVidr to your Android
Add SaveVidr to your home screen so it opens like a native app — no app store needed.
Open savevidr.com in Chrome.
Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
Tap Add to Home screen (or Install app), then tap Install.
Open the new SaveVidr icon once; it now appears as Share to SaveVidr in other apps' Share menus.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I download YouTube videos on Android without an app?
Yes. SaveVidr works in Chrome on Android — nothing to install.
Where are YouTube downloads saved on Android?
In the Download folder of your phone's internal storage. Open Files by Google (or your phone's file manager) → Downloads.
Can I share a YouTube video to SaveVidr directly?
Yes, after adding SaveVidr to your home screen it appears in the Android Share menu of the YouTube app.
Other devices
YouTube on other devices
Android