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YouTube video to MP4

Paste a link, pick the resolution, click. Free, no signup, no watermark. Every quality YouTube has for that video, all the way up to 4K when it exists.

Yoink any YouTube video, the clean way.

Paste a link. Pick a quality. Trim if you want. That's it.

Tip: paste a YouTube link (or just the 11-character video id) and hit Continue.

Which quality should you pick?

  • 1080p MP4: the sensible default. Roughly 70 to 100 MB per 5 minutes.
  • 720p MP4: good enough on most screens, about half the size of 1080p.
  • 480p / 360p: quick saves for talking-head content where resolution doesn't matter.
  • 4K (2160p): only when you actually need it. Files get large fast and not every video has a 4K source.

How to use it

  1. Copy the YouTube URL.
  2. Paste it above, hit Continue.
  3. Pick the MP4 quality you want from the Video Qualities list.
  4. Save the file when the download dialog appears.

FAQ

What quality MP4 can I download?
Whatever YouTube offers for that video: 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, 240p, 144p, and 4K (2160p) when available. We don't artificially cap the resolution.
Does the MP4 include audio?
Yes. Every download labeled "MP4" in the Video Qualities list comes with the best matching audio track combined into a single file.
What's inside the MP4?
Standard H.264 video and AAC audio for 1080p and below. 1440p and 4K may use AV1, which every modern player handles (VLC, QuickTime, recent phones).
Will the MP4 play in VLC or on my phone?
Yes. Standard MP4 plays in every mainstream player.
Is there a file size limit?
We don't impose one. The cap is whatever YouTube offers for that specific video.
Can I download a specific section instead of the whole video?
Yes. Open the "Trim portion of video" panel before clicking the MP4 quality. The download will contain just the section you marked.

Just need the audio? Convert to MP3. Want a specific section only? Cut a clip.