Common Questions and Answers

Y2Mate is a free YouTube video downloader & converter online. Paste a supported You Tube link, choose any available audio or video option and download the converted file to your browser.

Yeah. Y2Mate does not need any subscription or accounts to use.

No. You don't have to register, log in or create an account to use the converter.

Choose a supported YouTube video link, copy it and paste it into the Y2Mate input field. Start the process. Choose an available MP3 or MP4 format, convert the video, and when the file is ready, press the Download button.

Y2Mate supports regular YouTube watch links, youtu.be links and supported Shorts, embed and live URL formats. The video has to be public and must have a valid youtube video id.

Yes. Paste the valid Shorts link into Y2Mate or use the YouTube Shorts Downloader to see the available download options.

Y2Mate offers MP3 audio and MP4 video options. So for audio use the YouTube to MP3 converter and for video use the YouTube to MP4 converter. The displayed qualities and file sizes depend on the source video and the available options for that video.

Yes. Y2Mate works on a web browser and is available for phone, tablet, laptop and desktop PC.

No. Y2Mate works directly in your browser, and doesn’t require any separate application or browser extension.

The file is typically saved to your browser's default Downloads folder. If you’re on a phone or tablet it may also be on the browser’s downloads list or the device’s Files app.

Y2Mate only shows the formats and quality available for the selected clip. Depending on the source video , the original quality and length , and also on availability and the formats returned by the conversion service , the options can vary .

Please ensure that the YouTube link is complete, valid and publicly accessible and try again. If the problem continues, refresh the page, re-paste the link, or try another supported browser.

Private, removed, protected, age restricted, region restricted or otherwise unavailable videos may not be available for conversion.

Live stream that is live may not be downloadable. It may be available when the stream ends and the finished video is published and publicly available.