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How to Download YouTube Videos on WhatsApp

Step-by-step guide: How to Download YouTube Videos on WhatsApp. Easy to follow with screenshots and examples.

Same flow as !download for TikTok, but YouTube has a few extras: age-gated content (requires cookies), 4K downloads (Boss plan), and subtitle extraction.

Prerequisites

  • Active session.
  • YouTube URL.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Paste URL, send !download

    Default: highest quality up to 1080p on free tier.

    !download https://youtu.be/...
  2. 2

    4K on Boss plan

    `!download --4k` returns the 2160p stream if available.

  3. 3

    Subtitles

    `!download --subs=en` returns an SRT file alongside the video.

  4. 4

    Audio only

    `!download --audio` for MP3.

Expected result

Watermark-free, high-quality YouTube video posted to the chat.

Common pitfalls

  • Age-gated videos require cookies, see API key setup guide.

Frequently asked questions

YouTube Shorts?

Yes, treated like normal videos.

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