How to paste a YouTube link (so it works)
A “broken” download request is often just a URL problem: a playlist link instead of a single video, a missing
https://, or a copied link that includes extra tracking parameters. Use this quick guide to copy
a clean YouTube URL and paste it into the tool.
Also useful: How to install YouTube videos (download your own).
Step-by-step: copy and paste the correct URL
On desktop: open the YouTube video page, then click the address bar and copy the full URL.
It typically looks like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID or
https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID. Avoid copying a playlist URL (it often contains list=)
unless you intentionally want a playlist workflow.
On mobile: tap Share → Copy link. This usually produces a short
youtu.be link, which is fine. If you copied from a notes app or message, make sure the link
didn’t get truncated and that it still opens normally in your browser.
Now paste: go to the Video Downloader, paste your URL into the input field, and click Download. If you only need audio, use MP3 instead.
If the job fails, quickly validate the basics: the video is accessible to you, the link opens in a normal browser tab, and the content is yours or you have permission to download it. Private, members-only, or age-restricted videos can require extra verification that automated tools can’t complete.
FAQ
Do I need to include https:// in the link?
youtube.com/…, the tool tries to
normalize it to https://. When in doubt, copy the full URL from your browser.
What should I remove from the URL?
watch?v= URL or the youtu.be short link and avoid extra parameters when possible.
Why does the URL contain list=?
youtu.be link from Share.