Free local video downloader

Paste a public YouTube, Bilibili or Douyin video link to download, preview and save in DraPub desktop. No credits required; results stay in local history.

Keep useful videos close

Example workflows. Availability depends on the video’s public status and platform restrictions.

Collect creative references

Keep public video references to study framing and pacing.

YouTube · Bilibili · Douyin

Paste a video link

Extract an audio track

After downloading, use the audio extraction tool.

Downloading and processing run on your device

Paste a video link

Prepare a shareable file

Compress downloaded footage into a smaller MP4.

Original downloads remain in history

Paste a video link

From a small task to a usable result

Paste a public YouTube, Bilibili or Douyin video link to download, preview and save in DraPub desktop. No credits required; results stay in local history.

Try the tool

Three platforms, one tool

Paste a single video link; YouTube, Bilibili and Douyin are recognized automatically.

Choose a resolution

Choose up to 1080p, 720p or the best available resolution.

Keep results locally

Completed files remain in local history across app restarts, ready to view and save.

How to use free video downloader

Prepare your input, choose settings and review the result.

  1. 1

    Paste a link

    Open the desktop tool and paste a public video URL.

  2. 2

    Choose quality and download

    Install the runtime only if missing. Follow progress or cancel.

  3. 3

    Preview and save

    Review the result and save it to a folder, or return to it from history.

A few things before you start

Common questions about usage, pricing, files and results.

More questions? Contact us
Are credits or sign-in required?

No DraPub account or credits required. Login-required, paid and private videos are not supported.

Which links are supported?

Single YouTube, Bilibili and Douyin videos, including Bilibili and Douyin short links. Playlists and live streams are not supported.

Why might a download fail?

Deleted videos, platform checks, regional or login restrictions and network issues can prevent downloading. Failed attempts remain in history.

Are there size limits?

Up to 60 minutes and 2 GB per video. Save larger results to view them in a local player.

Does deleting history delete other files?

Only the tool’s stored result and record are deleted. Exported copies remain intact.

A few related tools for the work that comes next.

Toolbox

Paste a link and save a video

Free to use, no sign-in. Your files stay on your device.