Frequently Asked Questions
Everything people usually ask about the y2mate.space converter. If your question is not here, write to us on the contact page.
Yes. There are no accounts, no subscriptions and no download limits. The converter is free to use and there is nothing to unlock or pay for.
No. The converter runs in your browser on any modern device — desktop or phone. There is no extension to install and no app to sideload. If you want a one-click shortcut, the bookmarklet is optional.
Regular watch URLs, youtu.be short links, Shorts, live streams and embedded players all work. The video ID itself is enough: open y2mate.space/#VIDEOID and the conversion starts for that video.
Usually from a few seconds to about a minute, depending on the length of the video and how busy the service is. Long videos take longer; the page shows the current stage while it works.
MP3 extracts the audio track into a compact file that plays in any music app. MP4 keeps the video and audio together. You can download both from the same link, one after the other.
Not yet. The tool handles one video at a time. Playlist support is on the wish list, but there is no release date.
MP3 files come from the video's audio stream, and MP4 keeps the resolution of the source. We do not re-encode or upscale anything, so quality follows the video you picked.
iOS decides how downloaded files are handled — usually a preview opens and you save the file with the share sheet. The exact steps differ slightly between Safari versions, so check Safari's download list or the Files app if the file does not appear right away.
No. A link is used once to prepare the file you asked for and is not kept. The site has no user accounts, so there is nothing to tie a link to. See the privacy policy for details.
That depends on the video and on your country. In general you may only save content you have the rights to — your own uploads, or material shared under a licence that allows downloads. Please read our terms of use before downloading anything you do not own.
First check that the link is a full YouTube address (youtube.com or youtu.be). If the link is valid and the problem persists, the video may be private, region-locked or no longer available. Try another video, and contact us if it keeps failing.
Yes — that is the most common use. MP3 strips the video track, so a music video becomes a plain audio file ready for any player.