iPhone & iPad
Tap Share, then Copy link. Downloads appear in Safari and the Files app.
Public standard video
Free YouTube Video Downloader
Inspect real qualities before transferring a public YouTube video, then preview and download the selected MP4.
Checking source
Checking available qualities
Reading video information without downloading the media.
Checking available video qualities.
Choose before we transfer
Available qualities
Checking source
Checking available qualities
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- Remaining
- Calculating
Reading video information without downloading the media.
Checking available video qualities.
Ready for a short while
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Couldn’t prepare it
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✓ No login required✓ Direct delivery first✓ Play before saving
Simple process
How to use the YouTube Video downloader
A YouTube watch link identifies one video. The source may offer a complete lower-resolution MP4 plus separate video and audio tracks at higher resolutions. GalaxyFetch checks the actual format list before moving media bytes.
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1Copy the link
Open one public YouTube video and copy its watch or share link.
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2Check available formats
Paste it and inspect the available qualities and estimated file sizes.
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3Preview and save
Choose a quality within the current limit, wait for measured progress, then preview and save.
Screens are illustrative. Available media and delivery times depend on the public source.
A closer look
Built for YouTube Video links
See the same three stages on a larger screen. Each example is captured from this website.
01 / Paste
Start with the right YouTube Video link
A watch URL targets one YouTube video. Copy that address rather than a playlist link so the checker can inspect the exact item and its available formats.
02 / Choose
Use a format the source actually offers
YouTube may provide a small complete MP4 and separate higher-resolution tracks. Selecting an adaptive quality takes extra transfer and merging; the size limit still applies.
03 / Save
Preview before you save
Once preparation finishes, use the playable result when available and save the MP4 with the separate download control. Long videos can take materially longer than Shorts.
Transparent by design
Fast path, safe fallbacks
A complete compatible file can use a fast delivery path. Higher adaptive formats require the worker to combine video and audio and may take longer. The progress bar is shown only when transfer measurements exist.
Works everywhere
Download on any device
Use Share → Copy link in the YouTube app, or copy a watch URL from the desktop browser. Choose from the displayed source formats; estimated sizes are marked when the source does not provide an exact byte count. The admin-configured maximum file size is enforced at selection and during transfer.
Android
Tap Share → Copy link. Find the finished MP4 in Downloads or your browser.
Desktop
Open the individual post, copy its address, then check your Downloads folder.
Why choose this tool
Clear choices, real source quality
Quality is selected before transfer, and the interface distinguishes fast complete files from slower adaptive merging.
Supported platforms
What this page supports
Public YouTube watch and short-share links; not playlists, rentals, private videos, or members-only media.
Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers
Why does 1080p take longer than 360p?
Many high-quality YouTube formats have separate video and audio tracks. The worker must retrieve both and merge them before a browser-safe MP4 is ready.
Can I download a 900 MB file?
The current maximum comes from the admin dashboard and can change. The chosen source must fit the configured limit; an estimate alone is not a guarantee.
Can I use a private or login-only link?
No. GalaxyFetch handles only media that the source exposes publicly without an account. It never asks for your password, session cookie, or private-profile access.
Does downloading give me permission to reuse the file?
No. Save only media you own or have permission to use. Copyright and the source platform rules still apply.
Where will the file go?
Desktop browsers normally save to Downloads. Android uses Downloads or the browser download list. On iPhone and iPad, check Safari Downloads and the Files app.
Why might the download fail?
The post may be removed, restricted by region or age, require a login, or the source may temporarily refuse automated access. A public-looking page is not always a public media file.
How long does a prepared link work?
A prepared link is short-lived, normally about 15 minutes. If it expires, check the original public post again for a new link.
How is media handled?
Complete source files may use direct, edge, or proxy streaming. Formats that need merging may use a private, short-lived storage object. The exact route depends on source behavior and current configuration.
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