Do I need to install an APK file to download YouTube videos on Android?
No. PulseDL runs completely inside mobile web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Samsung Internet. You never need to sideload untrusted APK files or install third-party apps.
Android Guide
Download YouTube on Android Without APKs
Save YouTube videos and audio on Android devices using Chrome, Firefox, or Samsung Internet. Fast, free, and secure.
Guest: up to 1080p
MP4 · WebM · MP3 · AAC · WAV
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At a glance
Guest and registered limits for formats, quality, and recovery. Compare Guest and Registered.
- Install required
- No — runs in the browser
- Guest quality limit
- Up to 1080p (no account needed)
- Registered quality limit
- Up to 2160p (4K)
- Playlist features
- Playlist analyzer, video selection, and bulk download
- Supported formats
- Video: MP4 and WebM · Audio: MP3, AAC, and WAV
- If you refresh
- Downloads continue on the server; recover completed files from History
- Account required
- Not required for guest downloads up to 1080p
- Responsible use
- Only download content you are authorized to download — see Terms
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Install required | No — runs in the browser |
| Guest quality limit | Up to 1080p (no account needed) |
| Registered quality limit | Up to 2160p (4K) |
| Playlist features | Playlist analyzer, video selection, and bulk download |
| Supported formats | Video: MP4 and WebM · Audio: MP3, AAC, and WAV |
| If you refresh | Downloads continue on the server; recover completed files from History |
| Account required | Not required for guest downloads up to 1080p |
| Responsible use | Only download content you are authorized to download — see Terms |
Android FAQs
Where are downloaded MP4 videos saved on Android?
Downloaded files are automatically saved to your Android device's default Download folder, accessible via the Files app or Gallery.
Responsible use
Whether a download is permitted depends on the content, your rights to use it, the platform’s terms, and applicable law. Only download content you are authorized to download — for example your own uploads, material you have permission to save, Creative Commons content, or other uses allowed where you live. This is not legal advice. See Terms of Service and our Copyright page.