Process
How PasteGrab downloads work
A step-by-step guide to saving public media with PasteGrab — from paste to finished file, on desktop or mobile.
PasteGrab is a link-first downloader. You bring a public URL; we fetch metadata with yt-dlp, prepare the format you chose, and return a file you can save locally. No desktop installer is required.
Before you start
Use a public link that plays in an incognito browser window without logging in. Use a modern browser with JavaScript enabled. Confirm the host is on our supported platforms list.
Paste the link
Copy a public video or audio page URL from a supported site and paste it into the field on the homepage. On mobile, use Share from the source app, then paste, or tap the Paste button when your browser allows clipboard access.
Preview formats and choose output
Click Preview formats. PasteGrab resolves the page on our servers and shows the title, duration, and available formats. Pick Best quality, MP4, MP3, 720p, or smallest file using the format chips.
Download the file
Click Download. We queue a job, process the media remotely, and show progress in the inline panel on the homepage or on the job page. When processing completes, use the save link to download MP4 or MP3 to your device.
Understanding format options
Format chips appear after the preview step. Common presets include best combined quality, standard MP4, audio-only MP3, 720p MP4 for smaller files, and smallest file size when bandwidth matters. Not every host exposes every preset.
Mobile tips
On phones, copy the link from the source app, return to PasteGrab, and tap Paste when your browser allows clipboard access. Downloads save through your browser's normal file flow.
Job progress and history
Most visitors see progress in the inline panel on the homepage. Signed-in owner accounts can review past jobs on history. Output files are temporary.
Troubleshooting
Private or login-only video cannot be fetched. Check platforms for unsupported hosts. Large files on free infrastructure can take several minutes. Try Preview formats again if a format is missing.
Responsible use
Only paste URLs you are allowed to download. PasteGrab is a tool, not permission to copy restricted media.
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