Download YouTube videos in MP4
Convert a public YouTube video to MP4 for free and choose from the available resolutions. You can also select MP3 when you only need the audio.
Paste the video URL, choose MP4 and select the resolution you want.
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Free YouTube to MP4 converter and video downloader
Use this free YouTube to MP4 converter to save a public video in a format that works on phones, computers and common media players. It runs in your browser, does not require a YouTube account and shows the available resolutions before you download.
How to convert YouTube to MP4
The converter reads the public YouTube link and lists the MP4 files that can be prepared from the original upload. An audio option is also available if you only need the sound.
- Copy the video URL from the browser address bar or the Share menu in YouTube.
- Paste the link above and choose Video MP4 or Audio MP3.
- Select an available quality, press Download and choose where to save the file on your device.
MP4 resolutions and MP3 quality
The available MP4 resolutions depend on the source video. A lower resolution creates a smaller file, while HD options preserve more detail. For audio, the converter can prepare MP3 at 128, 192 or 320 kbps. A higher output setting cannot restore detail that is missing from the original upload.
- MP4 video
- Choose an available resolution that fits your screen, storage and connection.
- MP3 audio
- Use 128 kbps for a compact file, 192 kbps for balance or 320 kbps for the highest output setting.
A free converter that works on any device
You can use the YouTube video downloader on iPhone, Android, Windows and macOS with a modern browser. No extension or desktop app is needed. On mobile, your browser may ask where to save the file or place it in the Downloads folder. Keeping the tab open while a long or high quality video is prepared can prevent interruptions.
Why a quality option may be missing
A resolution only appears when it is available for that specific video. Some high resolution YouTube streams provide video and audio separately, so preparing them can take longer. Private, members-only, age-restricted or region-blocked videos may not be available to the converter.
Tips when a YouTube download does not start
Check that the video is public and that the URL opens normally in your browser. Paste the link again, try another available quality and keep the page active on mobile. Long videos and large HD files need more preparation time, especially on a slow connection.
Download videos you are allowed to use
Use this free YouTube downloader for videos you created, public domain material or content you have permission to save. A downloadable file does not grant permission to republish it. Respect the creator's license, copyright law and YouTube's Terms of Service.
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