YouTube Music downloader
SocialDownload turns a music.youtube.com link into an audio file you can keep, with the album artwork as a separate image. Songs, album tracks and podcast episodes are supported, one link at a time on the website, or whole albums and playlists in the desktop app.
Download only music you have the right to keep: your own releases, tracks under a free license, or copies for private listening where the law allows it.
What you can download
- Songs and album tracks
- Podcast episodes available on YouTube Music
- Album and single artwork, as a cover image
- Albums and playlists, track by track, in the desktop app
Formats and quality
- M4A: the original audio stream from YouTube Music, copied without conversion.
- MP3: converted from the original stream, for car stereos, older players and any software.
- Cover: the album or single artwork in JPG, PNG or WEBP.
How to download in three steps
- 01
Copy the song link
In the YouTube Music app, tap the three dots next to a song, then Share and Copy link. On a computer, copy the address that starts with music.youtube.com.
- 02
Paste it on SocialDownload
Paste the link here. YouTube Music is detected automatically, and the title, artist and length of the track appear.
- 03
Pick the audio format and download
Tick Audio and choose M4A or MP3, add the cover if you want the artwork, then download both files at once.
Good to know
- Converting to MP3 cannot add quality the source does not have. If your player reads M4A, keep M4A.
- Need the music video rather than the song? Open it on youtube.com and use the YouTube downloader.
- Some tracks are restricted to certain countries. If a link does not work, check that the song plays in a private browser window without signing in.
Questions about YouTube Music
Can I download a whole album from YouTube Music?
On the website, each link is one track. To download a full album or playlist, use the desktop app: paste the album link and choose the tracks.
Which is better for YouTube Music, MP3 or M4A?
M4A is the original stream, with no conversion loss. MP3 is a converted copy that plays everywhere. Choose MP3 only if a device cannot read M4A.
Can I get the album artwork?
Yes. Tick Cover and choose JPG, PNG or WEBP. The artwork and the audio come from the same link and count as one download.
Is downloading from YouTube Music free here?
Yes, for one link per day, without an account. After that, credit packs of 20, 40 or 60 links are available, and the lifetime desktop app (47.99 EUR) has no daily limit.