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YouTube Playlist & Video Downloader

Paste a YouTube video, Shorts or playlist link. Choose your videos and download an MP4 ZIP, with optional MP3 audio.

Supported links & examples

Link types: Videos · Shorts · Playlists Output: Video files in a ZIP

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Samples fill the link only. Quality and availability depend on the source.

20 free videos every 30 days

Free allowance is shared across the five Postly website downloaders. Each video counts once; optional MP3 audio uses no extra credits.

Terms of Use

Creator-owned content only. Follow platform terms and copyright law.

This free creator utility is provided for convenience. You may only retrieve, download, or repurpose content you own, manage, or have explicit permission from the rights holder to use. Some platforms restrict downloading; check their terms before proceeding.

We do not support unauthorized copying, redistribution, or infringement. We do not host or proxy media longer than necessary; short-lived temp files are used for creator ZIP retrievals, and links may expire quickly.

All trademarks and content belong to their respective owners. To report misuse or request help, contact support@postly.ai.

Sign in to Postly for free, unlimited YouTube video and playlist downloads in the dashboard. Up to 20 videos per playlist job. Provider availability and processing safeguards apply.

A free tool by Postly, your AI agents’ social media publishing platform. After downloading, prepare posts with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini through a supported Postly connection. Review your content and approve the schedule in Postly.

YouTube Playlist Downloader

Download multiple videos from a YouTube playlist without processing every link separately. Paste a playlist URL, load its entries, and choose the videos you own or have permission to use. Download selected files as an MP4 ZIP, with up to 20 videos per job and your remaining allowance applying to each video.

How to download a YouTube playlist

  1. Copy the URL of the YouTube playlist.
  2. Paste it into the Postly downloader and load the playlist.
  3. Select the permitted videos within your available allowance.
  4. Review the available format or quality options.
  5. Download the MP4 ZIP and continue in Postly with the prepared content.

YouTube Shorts Downloader

Paste a supported YouTube Shorts URL to retrieve a Short you own, manage, or have permission to reuse. Download YouTube Shorts as MP4 files in a ZIP and check the framing and captions before adapting the video.

Use Postly to create, repurpose, schedule, and publish social content. Review the destination’s supported formats before uploading your finished asset.

YouTube Video Downloader

The YouTube video downloader retrieves permitted individual videos as MP4 files in a ZIP. Paste a supported video URL, review available formats, and start processing.

A tutorial or interview can supply a series of focused ideas. Select the relevant playlist entries or save one Short, then review each file before reuse.

Supported YouTube links and limits

Supported link types include youtube.com/watch?v=…, youtu.be/…, youtube.com/playlist?list=…, and youtube.com/shorts/…. Playlist entries can be selected after loading the playlist.

Private, deleted, or restricted media may be unavailable. Follow any session instructions shown in the downloader. Download only content you own or have permission to use, and follow platform terms and copyright law.

YouTube playlist to MP3 audio

Select Include MP3 audio before downloading. Your ZIP includes the MP4 video and optional MP3 audio, with no extra audio credits. Each selected playlist video counts toward your allowance. Audio availability depends on the source.

Already have a video file? Convert your video file to MP3.

YouTube downloader questions

How do I download a YouTube playlist?
Paste the playlist URL and load its entries. Select the videos you are permitted to use and start the MP4 ZIP job. Select up to 20 videos per job within your remaining allowance.
Can I download individual videos from a playlist?
Yes. Select only the entries you want after the playlist loads. Each selected video counts separately toward your allowance.
Can I download YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Paste a supported youtube.com/shorts/ link for content you own, manage, or have permission to use. Restricted or unavailable Shorts may not download.
What format are YouTube videos downloaded in?
The tool delivers MP4 files in a ZIP archive. Review available formats with the Formats control; quality depends on the source. Select Include MP3 audio for free to add MP3 alongside the MP4 files. MP3 uses no additional download credits.
Is the Postly YouTube downloader free?
You get 20 free video downloads every 30 days, shared across the five Postly website downloaders. Sign in to the Postly dashboard for free, unlimited YouTube video and playlist downloads. Provider and processing safeguards apply. Each playlist video counts individually.
How can I reuse a downloaded YouTube video with Postly?
A tutorial or interview can supply a series of focused ideas. Select the relevant playlist entries or save one Short, then review each file before reuse. Use Postly to create, repurpose, schedule, and publish social content. Prepare media for the formats supported by the destination before uploading.
What YouTube videos am I permitted to download?
Only download videos you own, manage, created, or have explicit permission to retrieve and reuse. Follow copyright law and platform terms. Private, age-restricted, region-restricted, deleted, or otherwise unavailable media may not download.
Can I download a YouTube playlist to MP3 with the videos?
Yes. Check Include MP3 audio for free before downloading. The ZIP contains MP4 video plus MP3 audio when the source has audio. MP4 is always included. Only videos count toward your website allowance; MP3 files use no extra credits. If audio cannot be prepared, the ZIP includes the MP4 and an explanation.
Can I download playlists for free in the Postly dashboard?
Yes. Sign in to Postly and open YouTube Creator to download videos and selected YouTube playlist entries for free, without a monthly download limit. Up to 20 videos per playlist job; provider availability and processing safeguards apply.

Publish with Postly

Your video. Your AI agent. Your next social campaign.

Give ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini a brief for a video you can reuse. Prepare supporting social posts through a supported Postly connection, then review the content, channels, and schedule. Turn one useful asset into a campaign you control.

  1. 1. Choose a useful source

    Start with one video you own or have permission to reuse. Note the sections that answer a customer question and keep the original title and source URL with the asset.

    Choose a useful source

  2. 2. Prepare each destination

    Create a focused clip or use the original video, then review framing, captions and destination requirements. Write a title and call to action that fit the next audience.

    Prepare each destination

  3. 3. Schedule and review

    Upload the prepared asset to Postly, select the connected destinations and review the schedule. Compare the published content in analytics before repeating the campaign.

    Schedule and review
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