How to convert YouTube to MP4
- Copy the video's link from YouTube.
- Paste it into the box above and choose the Video tab.
- Pick a quality (1080p, 720p, 480p or 360p) or 4K, then press Download.
Video quality you can choose
| Quality | Video | Audio | File | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Full HD | H.264 (avc1) | AAC | MP4 | Most screens and phones |
| 720p HD | H.264 (avc1) | AAC | MP4 | Smaller files, mobile data |
| 480p and 360p | H.264 (avc1) | AAC | MP4 | Very small files, slow connections |
| 4K (2160p) | H.264, converted | AAC 192 kbps | MP4 | Large screens, best detail |
Why 4K takes longer
YouTube serves 4K in VP9 or AV1, which many devices cannot play. We convert it to H.264, the format almost every device plays, at good quality. The conversion takes longer, and the file is larger than the original stream. For 1080p and below, the stream is already H.264 and the download is faster.
File size
File size depends on how long the video is and its quality. Downloads over 500 MB are not available, so a very long 4K video may be too large to convert.
Which device plays the file
- Windows: Windows Media Player and VLC.
- Mac: QuickTime and VLC.
- iPhone and iPad: the Files app and most video players.
- Android: Gallery and most video players.
Limits
- Files up to 500 MB.
- Live streams: a 30-second clip is saved.
- Files are deleted from our server after 1 hour.