YouTube
YouTube Video Download on Mac – Free, No Software
On a Mac you need no app. Copy the YouTube address from Safari or Chrome, paste it here and download.
How to use YouTube Video Download on Mac
- 1Open the YouTube video in Safari or Chrome and copy the URL from the address bar.
- 2Paste it into the box above and press Fetch.
- 3Choose a quality.
- 4Download the file. It saves to your Downloads folder.
Why use our YouTube Video Download on Mac tool
- No software
- Nothing to install on macOS.
- Safari, Chrome, Firefox
- Works in every modern Mac browser.
- Edit-ready file
- Open it in iMovie, Final Cut or any editor.
- No login
- Public videos only need the link.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download a YouTube video on a Mac?+
Copy the video's URL, paste it above, press Fetch and download your chosen quality.
Does it work on Apple Silicon Macs?+
Yes. It is a web page, so any Mac with a modern browser works.
Where does the file go?+
Safari and Chrome save to Downloads by default.
Why can't I download some YouTube videos?+
Private, members-only, age-restricted, deleted and some region-locked videos can't be fetched. Only public videos that play without signing in work.
Is it allowed to download YouTube videos?+
YouTube's Terms of Service generally don't allow downloads without permission. Use this only for your own videos, content under a licence that allows it (for example Creative Commons), or with the owner's permission.
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