Quick answer
Open SnapLoad in your browser, paste the YouTube video URL (youtube.com or youtu.be link), and choose HD MP4 or MP3. The file downloads instantly. No software, no account needed.
'Save YouTube video' generates over 2 million searches per month. YouTube does not allow downloading videos directly unless you have YouTube Premium. This guide shows how to save any public YouTube video or Short as MP4 or MP3 in 2026.
Save YouTube video as MP4
SnapLoad extracts the video in the highest available quality:
- Copy the YouTube video URL (youtube.com/watch or youtu.be link).
- Open SnapLoad in any browser.
- Paste the link and choose HD MP4.
- The video downloads to your device immediately.
Save YouTube video as MP3 (audio only)
If you want to save just the audio from a YouTube video — for music, podcasts, or lectures — choose MP3 instead of MP4. SnapLoad extracts the audio track without needing any conversion software.
Save YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts work the same way. Copy the Shorts link (youtube.com/shorts/...) and paste it into SnapLoad. Choose MP4 or MP3 and download.