YouTube 4K Downloader — Ultra HD Video

Download YouTube videos in the highest quality available — 4K Ultra HD. Perfect for large screens and archiving.

How it works

  1. Copy the YouTube video URL. Open the YouTube video you want to download, copy the URL from the address bar or the Share button.
  2. Paste and select output settings. Paste the URL into DomeScribe, then choose your preferred quality (up to 4K) and format (MP4, WebM, or audio-only MP3).
  3. Download your video. Click Fetch to process the video. When the status shows Ready, click the download button to save the file to your device.

Video downloader at a glance

Platforms
YouTube (including Shorts), TikTok, Instagram Reels & video posts, Facebook, Vimeo, Twitter/X, Twitch clips & VODs, Dailymotion
Video quality
4K, 1080p, 720p, 480p — free accounts download up to 720p; paid plans unlock 1080p and 4K
Formats
MP4 and WebM video, or audio-only MP3, M4A, FLAC
Free tier
10 downloads per month, up to 1 hour per video
Setup
None — runs in the browser on any phone or computer, no app or extension
Ads
None. No pop-ups, no fake download buttons

Frequently asked questions

How do I download a YouTube video?

Copy the YouTube video URL from the address bar, paste it into DomeScribe, select your preferred quality and format, then click Fetch. Your video will be ready to download in seconds.

Can I download YouTube videos in 4K?

Yes. DomeScribe downloads YouTube videos in up to 4K quality on paid plans, as long as the original video was uploaded in 4K — select "4K" in the quality options before clicking Fetch. Free accounts download at up to 720p.

Can I extract audio from a YouTube video?

Yes. Select "Audio Only" as the quality option or choose MP3/M4A as the format. DomeScribe will extract just the audio track from the video.

Is it free to download YouTube videos?

Yes. DomeScribe lets you download YouTube videos for free. Just paste a URL and download.

What YouTube URL formats work?

DomeScribe accepts standard YouTube URLs (youtube.com/watch?v=...), short URLs (youtu.be/...), and YouTube Shorts URLs. Just paste any YouTube video link.

Can I download YouTube Shorts?

Yes. YouTube Shorts are fully supported. Copy the Shorts URL and paste it into DomeScribe just like any other YouTube video.

What is the best free YouTube video downloader?

DomeScribe is one of the most complete free YouTube downloaders online: regular videos, Shorts, and audio-only MP3 extraction, all with no software to install and zero ads. Free accounts download up to 720p (paid plans unlock 1080p and 4K), and — unlike single-purpose YouTube sites — you can transcribe, convert, or compress the same video without leaving DomeScribe.

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