Download Videos
From YouTube
Download YouTube videos and audio in available formats with Pullify.
How to download from YouTube
Download Videos
From YouTube
Paste a public YouTube video, Shorts, or single playlist-item link into Pullify to see the video and audio formats YouTube exposes for that upload. Pick a resolution, an audio-only track, or the thumbnail, then download — quality options depend on what that specific video was published in.
Downloading from YouTube
YouTube exposes a different format list for nearly every video, since it depends on the resolution the uploader published in, whether the video has separate video and audio tracks, and regional restrictions. Pullify reads that list directly from YouTube rather than assuming a fixed set of resolutions is always available.
Shorts and standard long-form videos use the same link structure, so both work through the same search bar. For playlists, Pullify still needs the individual video link — open the video you want from the playlist and copy that link rather than the playlist URL itself.
Audio-only extraction, 1080p, and 4K each have their own dedicated guide, since the specifics — bitrate, when 4K is actually available, MP3 conversion notes — are different enough to deserve separate treatment rather than being crammed into this page.
Format notes for YouTube
Resolution
Ranges from 144p up to 4K depending on what the uploader published; most videos top out at 1080p. Higher resolutions mean larger files, so weigh quality against download time on a slow connection.
Audio-only
Available when YouTube exposes a separate audio stream, which is true for most standard uploads. This is the fastest option when you only need the sound — see the Convert to MP3 guide for codec-specific detail.
Shorts
Use the same link format as regular videos; formats are typically limited to the vertical resolution the Short was recorded in, usually 1080x1920 or lower.
How to download from YouTube
Copy the YouTube video link from your browser or the share button.
Paste the link into the search bar and click Fetch Media.
Wait for the format list to load, then choose the quality you want.
Click download and let the queue finish the file for you.
Tips for YouTube downloads
- Use the share button's link (youtu.be or youtube.com/watch) rather than a URL copied from an embedded video player, which sometimes points at a different endpoint.
- If you specifically need 4K, check the Download 4K guide first — not every video is uploaded at that resolution, so it's worth confirming before you start.
- For long videos where you only need the audio, extracting audio-only is noticeably faster than downloading the full video track.
Related YouTube guides
If a YouTube link fails
Age-restricted videos that require a signed-in YouTube account can't be fetched.
Region-locked uploads will fail outside the regions YouTube allows.
A playlist URL by itself won't work — copy the specific video's link instead.
Live streams that are still broadcasting may not expose a complete format list until the stream ends.
FAQs
Can Pullify download age-restricted or private YouTube videos?
No. Age-restricted videos that require a signed-in account, unlisted links you don't have direct access to, and private videos cannot be fetched — Pullify only reads what YouTube serves to a public, unauthenticated request.
What's the highest resolution I can get from YouTube?
Whatever the uploader published, up to and including 4K where YouTube offers it for that video. Older or lower-effort uploads may only expose 720p or 480p — check the format list after fetching rather than assuming a resolution is available.
Does Pullify download full YouTube playlists at once?
Pullify fetches one link at a time. For a playlist, open each video individually and repeat the fetch-and-download step — see the Download Playlist guide for the full workflow.
Can I get just the audio from a YouTube video?
Yes. When YouTube exposes an audio-only stream for the video, it shows up in the same format table. For MP3-specific conversion notes, see the Download MP3 guide.
Why did my YouTube link fail to load?
The most common causes are a private or deleted video, a region-locked upload, or a malformed URL (missing the video ID). Copy the link directly from YouTube's share button rather than the address bar of an embedded player.
Legal & safe use
Only download media you own or have permission to use — whether that's allowed depends on your jurisdiction and the rights holder's terms, not on Pullify. Read our Responsible Use Policy and Copyright & DMCA Policy before downloading content you don't own.