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Download YouTube videos in MP4 up to 4K and music in MP3
Regular videos, Shorts, music and playlists. Quality from 144p to 2160p (4K), audio in MP3, M4A, OGG and FLAC.
Video up to 4K 60fps
YouTube Shorts
Audio MP3 / M4A / OGG / FLAC
Playlists (Pro and Max)
How to download a video from YouTube
1
Copy the link
Open the video on YouTube and copy the link from your browser’s address bar, or use “Share → Copy link” in the app.
2
Paste the link into Skachok
Paste it into the field on this page and click “Find”. Within a couple of seconds we’ll show every available quality and format.
3
Download the file
Pick a video quality (MP4) or audio (MP3, on paid plans) and click “Download”. The file is saved to the Downloads folder on your phone or computer.
Why Skachok
Fast
The download starts right away. On Max there is no speed cap and up to 10 files at once.
Safe
No sign-up for the basics, nothing to install. Files are deleted after 30 minutes.
Up to 4K
720p, 1080p Full HD, 1440p 2K, 2160p 4K. Audio in MP3, M4A, OGG, FLAC. No watermarks.
On any device
iPhone, Android, tablet, computer: just open the site in a browser.
25+ sites
YouTube, TikTok, VK, Rutube, Pinterest, Dzen, OK, Twitch, X, Telegram and more.
Honest limits
Free up to 720p. Sign up and get 2 days of Pro as a gift, no card needed.
Download YouTube videos in MP4 up to 4K and music in MP3
Skachok downloads YouTube videos in MP4 at up to 4K (2160p): 720p HD, 1080p Full HD, 1440p 2K, 2160p 4K. For music, podcasts and lectures you can extract the audio in MP3, M4A, OGG and FLAC. Regular videos, YouTube Shorts and playlists are supported.
No software or browser extensions to install — everything runs in the browser on your phone or computer. Paste the link, pick a quality and download.
FAQ
Why does 1080p require a plan?
YouTube serves anything above 720p as separate streams — video and audio. We merge them on our server, which takes resources and time, so 1080p is available from the Lite plan, 2K from Pro and 4K from Max.
Can I download Shorts?
Yes. Paste a link like youtube.com/shorts/… — it works just like a regular video.
How do I download only the music?
After the search, pick MP3 in the “Audio” block — we extract the audio track at 192 kbps. Audio is available on paid plans (Lite from $1.99/mo); you get 2 days of Pro when you sign up.
Is the service free?
Yes. The free plan gives you up to 720p, 3 downloads a day without an account and 5 with one. Paid plans unlock 1080p, 2K, 4K, more downloads and full speed.
Do I need an account?
Not for basic downloads. Signing up with your email takes 20 seconds and gives you 2 days of the Pro plan as a gift, no card needed.
How do I download a TikTok video without the watermark?
Paste the video link and we automatically pick the original file without the logo.
What is the maximum quality?
Up to 4K (2160p) on Max, 2K on Pro, 1080p on Lite and 720p for free. It depends on the source video.
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