Download YouTube Videos on iPhone & iPad - Free HD MP4 Guide 2025

The ultimate guide to save YouTube videos to your iPhone & iPad Photos app. Works with all iOS versions and devices including iPhone 15, 14, 13, 12, iPad Pro, Air, Mini.

iOS 13+ All iPhones All iPads 100% Free HD Quality
๐Ÿ“ฑ Great News for iPhone & iPad Users!

Starting from iOS 13, Safari has a built-in download manager that makes saving YouTube videos much easier. We'll show you two reliable methods that work on all iOS versions.

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Method 1: Using Safari Browser (iOS 13 and later)

This is the easiest method for iPhone users with iOS 13 or newer. Safari's download manager allows direct downloads to your device.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Open YouTube and Find Your Video
    Open the YouTube app on your iPhone. Navigate to the video you want to download. Tap the share icon (โ†—) below the video.
  2. Copy the Video Link
    From the share menu, tap "Copy Link" to copy the video URL to your clipboard. You'll see a brief notification confirming the link was copied.
  3. Open Safari and Go to DownloadYouTube.net
    Open Safari browser (not Chrome or other browsers) and navigate to downloadyoutube.net
  4. Paste the Link and Download
    Tap the input field and paste the copied link. Tap the "Download Video" button to analyze the video.
  5. Choose Quality and Download
    Select your preferred video quality (1080p, 720p, etc.) and tap the Download button. Safari will begin downloading the video.
  6. Access Downloads
    Tap the download icon (โ†“) in Safari's address bar to see your download progress. Once complete, tap on the video file.
  7. Save to Photos
    Long-press the downloaded video and select "Save Video" or tap the share icon and choose "Save Video" to save it to your Photos app.
โš ๏ธ Important Notes:
  • You must use Safari browser - Chrome and other browsers don't support direct downloads on iOS
  • Make sure you have enough storage space on your iPhone
  • The video will first download to Safari's Downloads folder, then you need to save it to Photos
Alternative

Method 2: Using Documents by Readdle App

This method works on all iOS versions, including older ones. Documents by Readdle is a free file manager app with a built-in browser.

Download Documents App

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Install Documents by Readdle
    Download and install the free "Documents by Readdle" app from the App Store using the button above.
  2. Copy YouTube Video Link
    Go to YouTube app, find your video, tap the share button, and select "Copy Link".
  3. Open Browser in Documents App
    Open Documents app and tap the compass icon (browser) at the bottom right corner.
  4. Navigate to DownloadYouTube.net
    In the browser, go to downloadyoutube.net and paste your YouTube video link.
  5. Download the Video
    Select quality and tap Download. Choose a name for your file and tap "Done".
  6. Move to Photos App
    Go to Downloads folder in Documents, tap the three dots (...) on your video, select "Share" โ†’ "Save Video" to save to Photos.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Works with All iPhone & iPad Models

iPhone Models

iPhone 15, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, 13, 12, 11, XS, XR, X, 8, 7, 6s and newer

iPad Models

iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Mini, standard iPad - all generations with iOS 13+

๐Ÿš€ iPhone & iPad Download Features

Safari Integration

Native Safari download manager for seamless video downloads

Photos App Sync

Downloaded videos automatically sync to your Photos app

iCloud Backup

Videos saved to Photos can be backed up to iCloud automatically

AirDrop Sharing

Easily share downloaded videos via AirDrop to other Apple devices

๐Ÿ“‹ System Requirements

Ensure your device meets these requirements for optimal downloading experience:

iOS 13.0 or later (for Safari method) or iOS 9+ (for Documents app)
Stable internet connection (Wi-Fi recommended for HD videos)
Available storage space on device (check Settings > General > iPhone Storage)
Safari browser (Method 1) or Documents by Readdle app (Method 2)

Note: Method 1 is recommended for newer iOS versions (13+), while Method 2 works on all iOS versions.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips for iPhone Users

Check Storage First

Ensure you have enough storage: Settings โ†’ General โ†’ iPhone Storage

HD Downloads

Always select the highest quality available for best viewing experience on your Retina display

Private Videos

You cannot download videos from private YouTube channels or deleted videos

๐Ÿ”ง Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • Make sure you're using Safari, not Chrome or other browsers
  • Check that you have iOS 13 or later (Settings โ†’ General โ†’ About)
  • Clear Safari cache: Settings โ†’ Safari โ†’ Clear History and Website Data
  • Disable any content blockers for downloadyoutube.net

  • Check Safari's Downloads: Tap the download icon (โ†“) in the address bar
  • Look in Files app: Browse โ†’ On My iPhone โ†’ Downloads
  • For Documents app: Check the Downloads folder within the app
  • Make sure you completed the "Save to Photos" step

  • Check your internet connection
  • Ensure you have enough storage space
  • The video might be from a private account
  • Try using the Documents app method instead
  • Restart your iPhone and try again

  • Check your internet connection is stable
  • Free up storage space: Settings โ†’ General โ†’ iPhone Storage
  • Close other apps running in background
  • Restart Safari: Close Safari completely and reopen
  • Try downloading during off-peak hours
  • Switch to Documents app method as alternative

  • The original video may not have HD quality available
  • Check if video is recently uploaded (processing may be incomplete)
  • Age-restricted or private videos may have limited quality options
  • Try refreshing the page and pasting the URL again
  • Some live streams may not have all quality options immediately

  • Make sure you completed the "Save to Photos" step
  • Check if download completed fully (file size should match expected)
  • Try playing the video in a third-party app like VLC
  • Re-download the video with a different quality option
  • Check if iOS is up to date: Settings โ†’ General โ†’ Software Update

Not Sure Which iOS Version You Have?

Go to Settings โ†’ General โ†’ About โ†’ Software Version

If you have iOS 13.0 or higher, use Method 1 (Safari). Otherwise, use Method 2 (Documents app).

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