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An SSYouTube Alternative That Works in Any Browser
No URL tricks needed: copy the YouTube link, paste it here, and choose your format.
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Quick answer
How does it work?
No URL tricks needed: copy the YouTube link, paste it here, and choose your format.
- Copy the link of the YouTube video, Short or playlist.
- Paste it into SaveVidr, or click the SaveVidr bookmarklet while watching.
- Choose an MP4 quality, MP3, subtitles or thumbnail.
- Download and open the file on your device.
Overview
Many people know the habit of editing a YouTube address to reach a download page. If you want an SSYouTube alternative, SaveVidr keeps it just as quick without changing the URL: paste the normal link into the box, or use the bookmarklet to send the video you are watching straight to SaveVidr.
SaveVidr is an independent service and is not affiliated with SSYouTube. Besides MP4 and MP3, you can save subtitles as SRT and the thumbnail as JPG. Private, members-only and login-only videos are not supported, and you should only save videos you have the right to keep.
Step by step
How it works
Copy the link of the YouTube video, Short or playlist.
Paste it into SaveVidr, or click the SaveVidr bookmarklet while watching.
Choose an MP4 quality, MP3, subtitles or thumbnail.
Download and open the file on your device.
One-click bookmarklet
Drag the bookmarklet to your bookmarks bar and send any open video page to SaveVidr.
Subtitles as SRT
Save available captions as a standard SRT file for study, translation or editing.
Share from Android
Install SaveVidr as an app and pick it from the Android Share menu inside YouTube.
Format details
SaveVidr at a glance
| Download without editing the URL | Yes, paste the normal link |
| Bookmarklet | Yes |
| Android Share to SaveVidr | Yes, after installing the web app |
| Subtitles (SRT) | Yes, when the video has captions |
| MP3 320 kbps | Yes |
| Sign-up | Not needed |
| Install | None — works in the browser; optional home-screen app |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is SaveVidr affiliated with SSYouTube?
No. SaveVidr is an independent service with its own website and no connection to SSYouTube.
Do I need to change the YouTube link?
No. Paste the link exactly as you copied it, including youtu.be short links.
How does the bookmarklet work?
It is a small bookmark that opens SaveVidr with the current page's address already filled in, so you can choose a format right away.
Can I get the subtitles of a video?
Yes, if the video has captions. Choose Subtitles and you get an SRT file.
Why does a video fail to download?
It may be private, members-only, age-restricted behind a login, or removed. SaveVidr only works with publicly viewable videos.
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