How to Download YouTube Videos on Android With Chrome
Save a public YouTube video or Shorts on an Android phone with Chrome, then find it in Downloads or your gallery.
Choose a download tool
Download in Chrome
In the YouTube app tap Share, then Copy. Open Chrome, visit yt1s.video, paste the link and choose a quality. 360p is small, 720p is a good default and 1080p suits larger screens.
Tap Download and wait for the link to prepare. Chrome starts the download automatically; tap Download File if it does not.
Where the file is saved
Open the Files or My Files app and look in Downloads. MP4 videos usually appear in your gallery app after a moment. M4A audio plays in most music players or the Files app.
If the video is missing from the gallery, move it into the Movies folder or restart the gallery app.
Save mobile data
A 720p video can be several times larger than the same video at 360p. Use Wi-Fi for 1080p. If you only need to listen, choose Audio M4A, which is far smaller than video.
Keep Chrome open while the download runs. Switching away on some phones pauses the transfer.
Conclusion
Chrome is all you need. Pick a quality that suits your data plan and check Downloads when it finishes.
FAQ
Do I need an APK or app?
No. Use Chrome or another modern mobile browser. Avoid installing unknown APK files from download sites.
Why is my download stuck?
Check your connection, keep the browser open and prepare the video again if the link expired.
Can I save Shorts on Android?
Yes. Paste a public Shorts link the same way.