YTMATE

Paste a YouTube link, choose MP4 or MP3, and your download starts immediately — no account, no app install, no watermark.

Paste a link

Why YTMATE

A YouTube downloader that stays out of your way

YTMATE is a free tool for saving YouTube videos as MP4 files or pulling out the audio as MP3. No account, no browser extension, no bundled software — just a link in, a file out.

MP4 & MP3

Keep the full video or strip it down to just the audio track — your choice, every time.

No signup

Paste, fetch, download. There's no account to create and nothing to remember.

No watermarks

Files come out exactly as sourced — nothing added, nothing stripped out.

Instant streaming

Your file streams straight through as soon as you click Download — no queue, no waiting around.

Nothing stored

Files pass straight from source to your browser. Nothing is saved on our end.

Works everywhere

Runs in the browser you already have — desktop or mobile, no app to install.

How it works

Three steps, no detours

Paste your link

Drop a YouTube video or Shorts URL into the box above and hit Fetch.

Pick a format

Choose MP4 for the full video or MP3 if you only need the audio.

Download

Click Download and your browser starts saving the file immediately.

FAQ

Common questions

What is YTMATE?

YTMATE is a free, browser-based tool that turns a YouTube link into an MP4 video file or an MP3 audio file. Paste a link, choose a format, and download — there's nothing to install.

Is YTMATE free to use?

Yes. There's no cost, no subscription, and no signup required to fetch and download a file.

Do I need to create an account or install anything?

No. YTMATE runs entirely in your browser. Paste a link, fetch it, choose MP4 or MP3, and download — no account and no extension or app to install.

What formats does YTMATE support?

You can save the full video as MP4 or extract just the audio track as MP3.

Does YTMATE store or share my downloaded files?

No. YTMATE streams the file straight from the source to your browser as it downloads — nothing is saved on our end, and nothing is shared with anyone else.

Is it legal to download YouTube videos?

Only download content you own the rights to, that's explicitly shared for reuse (such as under a Creative Commons license), or where you have the uploader's permission. Respect YouTube's Terms of Service and copyright law where you live.

Why did my download fail or show an error?

This usually happens with age-restricted, region-locked, or live-only content, or if the link isn't a valid YouTube URL. Try a different video, or check that the link opens normally on YouTube first.

Does YTMATE work on mobile?

Yes. YTMATE works in any modern mobile or desktop browser — no app required.