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How to download YouTube videos with Stillo
Save a public YouTube video as an MP4 file, or choose MP3 for audio only. Stillo works in your phone or desktop browser. It supports individual videos up to 10 minutes, including public Shorts. Use it for your own videos or videos you have permission to save.
01Download a YouTube video in three steps
- Copy the video link from YouTube using Share, then paste it into Stillo. Both youtube.com/watch links and youtu.be links can be used.
- Choose MP4 video quality: best available, 1080p or 720p. To save only the audio, choose MP3.
- Select Start download. Keep the page open while Stillo prepares the file, then save it using your browser.
02Which MP4 quality should I choose?
Choose best available when quality matters most, 1080p for full-HD video, or 720p for a smaller file. The selected quality is a ceiling, not a guarantee: the file depends on the formats Stillo can retrieve from the source. A higher-resolution option on YouTube does not guarantee that Stillo can retrieve that format. Stillo cannot add detail that is absent from the source.
03Where does the download go?
iPhone and iPad
In Safari, open the Downloads folder in the Files app. Depending on Safari settings, it is under iCloud Drive or On My iPhone. To also save a compatible MP4 to Photos, open the file, tap Share, then Save Video. If that option is missing, keep the file in Files; not every video format supports saving to Photos.
Android and desktop
Check your browser's download list or your device's Downloads folder. If your browser asks for a location, choose a folder you can find again.
04Why can a YouTube download fail?
Stillo does not support private videos, videos requiring login, regional restrictions, or videos longer than 10 minutes. Public videos can also fail when the source changes or a format is unavailable. Read the error shown in the save activity before retrying; repeating a request will not remove these restrictions.
05Can I download a playlist or a longer video?
No. Stillo currently handles one public video at a time, up to 10 minutes. Paste the individual video's link rather than a playlist link.
06Is Stillo free to use?
Stillo is free to use. Optional support helps with server costs and development; it does not unlock higher quality or extra features.