YouTube 1080p downloader
Full HD is the resolution most YouTube uploads are published in, and it is the sweet spot between a sharp picture and a sane file size. Paste a link below and take the 1080p MP4 when the upload carries one.
How to save a YouTube video in 1080p
Paste the video address into the box above and press Download. The results list every stream the upload has, with the resolution next to each one.
Pick the entry marked 1080p and the MP4 saves through your browser, with no re-encoding on the way to you.
Why 1080p is sometimes missing
If the creator uploaded in 720p, there is no 1080p file to serve. Nothing can invent detail that was never recorded.
Some very new uploads only expose lower resolutions for the first minutes while YouTube finishes processing the higher ones. Waiting a few minutes usually fixes it.
File sizes to expect
A minute of 1080p footage lands roughly between 10 and 30 MB depending on how much motion is in the frame.
If storage is tight, 720p typically halves that and still looks fine on a phone screen.
Questions people ask
Do I get Full HD with sound?
Yes. The file you download carries video and audio together.
Why is 1080p not listed for my video?
The upload does not have that resolution, or it is still being processed by YouTube. Try again shortly or pick the next best stream.
Is there a length limit?
No fixed limit, though longer videos take longer to prepare because the file is bigger.
Do you store the video?
No. It passes straight through to your device.