--- title: "YouTube Video Downloader: Ways That Work Today" description: "Save YouTube videos the ways that work today. Thumbnails and timestamp links work now, and the file downloader is paused. Free, no account needed." url: "https://reachism.com/tools/youtube-video-downloader" markdown: "https://reachism.com/tools/youtube-video-downloader.md" language: "en" --- Free tool # YouTube Video Downloader Save YouTube videos the ways that work today, and download thumbnails and timestamp links right now. ## Paste a YouTube link The file downloader is paused while YouTube blocks our server, so pressing Download tells you so straight away. The thumbnail and timestamp tools below work today. ## Grow your YouTube channel - [Buy YouTube Subscribers](https://reachism.com/youtube/subscribers) - [Buy YouTube Views](https://reachism.com/youtube/views) - [Buy YouTube Likes](https://reachism.com/youtube/likes) - [Buy YouTube Channel Analysis](https://reachism.com/youtube/profile-analysis) - [Buy YouTube Thumbnail Design](https://reachism.com/youtube/thumbnail) ## Ways to save a YouTube video that work today Pick the option that fits. The Premium and Studio options are YouTube's own. 1. ### Check you may keep it Save only videos you own or have permission to use. 2. ### Use Premium offline With YouTube Premium, download the video in the YouTube app to watch offline. 3. ### Use the free tools Save a video's thumbnail image or make a link to an exact moment in it. ## What you can do today ### Offline with Premium YouTube Premium lets you download videos in the YouTube app to watch offline. They stay inside the app. ### Your own uploads Creators can download their own videos from YouTube Studio: Content, then the video's menu, then Download. ### Thumbnails right now The YouTube Thumbnail Downloader saves a video's thumbnail image in every size it is offered in. ### Timestamp links The YouTube Timestamp Link Generator makes a link that opens a video at the exact moment you pick. ### Downloader paused We pause the file downloader while YouTube blocks our server. We'll switch it back on when it works reliably. ### Free, no account The tools are free and need no account, app or sign-up. ## About the YouTube video downloader and other ways to save videos YouTube is full of videos worth keeping: a lesson, a recipe, a talk you want to rewatch. This page explains how to save them the ways that work today. YouTube Premium lets you download videos inside the YouTube app for offline viewing. Creators can download their own uploads from YouTube Studio. For everything else, the thumbnail and timestamp tools on Reachism work right now, with no sign-up. Not every option suits every video, so pick the one that matches what you need. The file downloader for YouTube is paused at the moment. YouTube asks our server to confirm it is not a bot, so we cannot fetch the video file. Rather than let you wait for an error, the page tells you straight away. We will switch the downloader back on when it works reliably. Until then, the official options above and the free thumbnail and timestamp tools are the dependable choices. Only save videos you own or have permission to use. Many videos are protected by copyright, and YouTube's terms set out what you may and may not do with content on the service. Offline viewing in the YouTube app keeps downloads inside the app, which is the simplest way to watch on a plane or a train without a signal. The tools on this page are free and need no account. ### What to know before you save a YouTube video - Only save videos you own or have permission to use - Premium downloads stay inside the YouTube app - The file downloader is paused while YouTube blocks our server - Thumbnails and timestamp links work right now ## What people save from YouTube Common reasons to keep a video, and the way that fits each one. ### Watch offline on the move Download with YouTube Premium and watch in the app when you have no signal. ### Keep a lesson Save a course or tutorial you are allowed to keep, and watch it offline. ### Edit your own upload Download your own video from YouTube Studio to edit or archive it. ### Use a thumbnail Save a video's thumbnail image in every size for your notes, or with permission. ### Point to a moment Make a timestamp link so a friend starts the video at the part you mean. ### Share a moment Send a timestamp link to a group, along with the video's title. ## Tips for saving YouTube videos ### How to download your own video Creators can save a copy of their own upload in YouTube Studio. 1. \1. Open YouTube Studio with the channel's account 2. \2. Go to Content and find the video 3. \3. Open the menu next to the video 4. \4. Choose Download ### Good to know - Only save videos you own or have permission to use - Premium downloads stay inside the YouTube app - Some videos show a Download button on the watch page for Premium members - Thumbnails and timestamp links work now, with no sign-up ## Frequently asked questions ### Is this YouTube video downloader free? Yes. The tools on Reachism are free and need no account, app or sign-up. ### Does this YouTube video downloader need an account? No. Paste a link into a tool and use it. You never need to log in to Reachism. ### Why is the YouTube downloader paused? YouTube asks our server to confirm it is not a bot, so we cannot fetch the video file right now. We would rather tell you at once than make you wait for an error. We will switch the downloader back on when it works reliably. ### How can I download my own YouTube videos? Open YouTube Studio, go to Content, open the menu next to the video and choose Download. You need access to the channel to do this. ### Can I save a YouTube video to watch offline? Yes, with YouTube Premium. Download the video in the YouTube app, and it stays inside the app for offline viewing. ### Can I save a YouTube thumbnail? Yes. The YouTube Thumbnail Downloader on Reachism saves a video's thumbnail image in every size it is offered in. ### What is a timestamp link? It is a link that opens a YouTube video at an exact moment. The YouTube Timestamp Link Generator on Reachism makes one for you. ### Is it allowed to save YouTube videos? Only save videos you own or have permission to use. 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