Y2Mate

Frequently Asked Questions

Y2Mate is a free YouTube converter and search tool. You can find a video, listen to it on the page, and save it as an MP3 or MP4 file.

Yes. There is no account, subscription or payment. Open the site, search for what you want and use the buttons under the result.

Yes. Type a song, an artist or a few words from the title. If you already have a YouTube link, paste it into the same box and we will load that video directly.

It works on computers, tablets and phones. You only need a current version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera or Safari with JavaScript enabled.

No. Everything runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install. Desktop users can try the browser add-on if they prefer a shortcut.

Yes. Recent changes are listed on the changelog page.

These address formats work:
• youtube.com/watch?v=videoId
• youtube.com/embed/videoId
• youtube.com/live/videoId
• youtube.com/shorts/videoId
• youtu.be/videoId

A live stream has to finish before it can be converted.

You can save the audio as MP3 or the video as MP4. Use the format buttons in the search box to choose the one you want.

MP3 files are encoded at 192 kbps. MP4 files are offered at up to 720p, depending on what the source video provides.

MP3 conversion supports videos up to 150 minutes. MP4 conversion supports videos up to 30 minutes. Longer files may fail, and live streams cannot be converted until they end.

Your browser saves the file in its normal download folder. You can see or change that folder in the browser settings.

You may have reached the daily limit of the download service. Wait 24 hours and try again.

Check that the video is not private, age restricted, longer than the supported limit or still streaming. If none of those apply, wait a moment and try again. You can also send us the link and the error code through the contact form.