iPhone / iPad · Video downloads

How to download YouTube videos on iPhone and iPad in 2026

Copy the link to a YouTube video you have permission to save. Paste it into ClipDock, download the media you want, then save or share it.

01

Copy the YouTube video link

Open the video in YouTube, tap Share, and choose Copy link. For multiple videos from a playlist, use the playlist guide.

Copy the YouTube video link
Copy the YouTube video link

02

Paste the link into ClipDock

Open Extract → Video in ClipDock. Tap Paste under Extract from Link, or check the link if it was filled from the clipboard. Confirm that it points to your YouTube video, then tap Extract.

Paste the link into ClipDock
Paste the link into ClipDock

03

Choose a quality and download

In Select Quality, check the thumbnail and compare resolution, format, and estimated size. Choose an option and tap Download. Use the default-quality switch if you want to keep that preference. Available options depend on the video.

Choose a quality and download
Choose a quality and download

04

Check download progress

Tap View Task or open Manager to check download progress, speed, and time remaining. Wait for the task to finish before opening the file.

Check download progress
Check download progress

05

Preview and save to Photos

Open the video in Manager’s Done list and check its picture and sound. If it has not been saved automatically, tap Save to Photos and allow access if prompted. Open Photos to check the saved copy.

Preview and save to Photos
Preview and save to Photos

Troubleshooting

The downloaded file has no sound

Check which resource type you selected and try another video resource if one is available. Merge Audio and Video requires an audio input you already have; it cannot supply a missing track on its own.

Frequently asked questions

Can I download an entire channel with this workflow?

A channel is a batch extraction task, rather than a single-video download. Use the channel or list workflow and check the items actually returned.

Will every video have a high-quality option?

No. Available resources depend on the source file, platform response, and access conditions. Check the extraction results.

Supported platforms

Supported sources include YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Vimeo, Reddit, Pinterest, Bilibili, Xiaohongshu, Weibo, and other platforms. Availability depends on the individual resource, region, and access conditions. The screenshots in each guide demonstrate only the workflow described there.

Try it on your device

ClipDock is free to download, with in-app purchases. Features and available options depend on the current app version.

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