Videos, Shorts and live VODs
Save single videos, Shorts and finished livestream VODs, up to 1080p on Free and 4K on the paid tiers.
YouTube hub
YouTube downloads that can grow into a channel archive.
Start with a single video, a playlist, or an MP3. When the channel matters, follow it and keep uploads, Shorts, and live VODs in your local StreamStash library.
On YouTube
What StreamStash does with YouTube.
Start with a single video and grow into a full channel archive, with audio, captions and quality options along the way.
Whole channels on a schedule
Follow a channel and keep new uploads in your local library automatically.
Playlists in one go
Paste a playlist link to grab everything in it, or follow it for ongoing updates.
MP3 audio, free
Extract audio to MP3 from any video on every tier, with no converter site involved.
Captions and comments
Keep subtitles for saved videos, with optional comment archiving and fresher stats when you add an API key.
4K on monitored channels Power
Archive followed channels at full 4K quality on the Power tier.
Core workflows
YouTube saves, from one video to channel monitoring.
Landing page
Free YouTube downloader and channel archiver
The main product page for YouTube videos, playlists, Shorts, live VODs, MP3 audio, and channel feeds.
Read more GuideArchive a YouTube channel locally
A practical guide for following a channel and keeping uploads in a local StreamStash library.
Read more GuideDownload a YouTube playlist locally
Targets playlist-specific searches and links back into the YouTube archiving workflow.
Read moreAudio and backups
Capture adjacent YouTube intent.
MP3
YouTube to MP3 without a sketchy website
Covers the high-volume audio search angle without pushing users to web converters.
Read more BackupBack up a YouTube channel before it is deleted
Preservation-focused YouTube copy for creators and archivists worried about account loss.
Read more SetupYouTube Data API key guide
Optional setup for comment archiving and refreshed engagement stats, according to existing site copy.
Read moreAlternatives
Help comparison pages support the YouTube hub.
Comparison
StreamStash vs 4K Video Downloader
A comparison for people who know a dedicated YouTube downloader but need broader archiving.
Read more ComparisonBest yt-dlp GUI alternatives
Captures people looking for something friendlier than command-line downloaders.
Read more Comparisonyt-dlp alternative with a dashboard
Positions StreamStash as the library and monitoring layer around downloader-style workflows.
Read moreFAQ
Quick answers.
Is YouTube available on Free?
Yes. The app tier definitions include YouTube on the Free tier alongside TikTok, Twitter/X, and Twitch.
Is 4K available on every tier?
No. The app tier definitions show YouTube 4K one-off downloads enabled on Personal and Power, while Power enables the broader hd_downloads feature used for monitored high-quality workflows.
Does YouTube require an API key for downloading?
The existing YouTube landing page states that an API key is not needed for downloading. It is optional for comment archiving and fresher engagement stats.