iOS & Safari Guide
Save YouTube videos, Shorts, and playlists directly to your iPhone or iPad using Mobile Safari. No App Store downloads or jailbreaking required.
Guest: up to 1080p
MP4 · WebM · MP3 · AAC · WAV
Enter a video or playlist URL to begin.
Tap Share in the YouTube app or Safari, then select Copy Link.
Open Safari, navigate to PulseDL, paste the URL, and tap Analyze.
Select MP4 or audio format and tap Download. Save file to iOS Files.
Guest and registered limits for formats, quality, and recovery. Compare Guest and Registered.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Install required | No — runs in the browser |
| Guest quality limit | Up to 1080p (no account needed) |
| Registered quality limit | Up to 2160p (4K) |
| Playlist features | Playlist analyzer, video selection, and bulk download |
| Supported formats | Video: MP4 and WebM · Audio: MP3, AAC, and WAV |
| If you refresh | Downloads continue on the server; recover completed files from History |
| Account required | Not required for guest downloads up to 1080p |
| Responsible use | Only download content you are authorized to download — see Terms |
Yes. Using Safari on iOS 13 or later, open PulseDL, paste your YouTube link, select MP4 format, and tap Download. Safari saves the video file directly into your native Files app downloads folder.
Files downloaded via Safari are saved in Files -> Downloads (or iCloud Drive Downloads). You can open, view, or share the MP4 video directly from the Files app or save it to Photos.
Whether a download is permitted depends on the content, your rights to use it, the platform’s terms, and applicable law. Only download content you are authorized to download — for example your own uploads, material you have permission to save, Creative Commons content, or other uses allowed where you live. This is not legal advice. See Terms of Service and our Copyright page.