YouTube to MP4: Save Videos to Watch Offline
Paste a YouTube link, pick a quality from 144p to 1080p, and keep tutorials, recipes and workouts on your device for later.
MP4 up to 1080p · MP3 up to 320 kbps
This link is part of a playlist. Only this one video will be saved, not the whole playlist.
Video (MP4)
Audio (MP3)
Your file opens in a new tab. If it starts playing instead of saving, use the browser menu (⋮ then Download) or long-press the video and choose Download.
If nothing happens, open this page in Chrome or Safari.
- Free, no sign-up
- MP4 up to 1080p
- MP3 audio too
How to Convert YouTube to MP4 in Three Steps
Everything happens in the box at the top of this page, with no app or extension to install.
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Copy the video link
In the YouTube app tap Share and then Copy link, or copy the address from your browser bar. Shorts and YouTube Music links work too.
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Paste and tap the button
Paste the link into the box and tap the button. In a moment you will see the video title, its length and the list of MP4 and MP3 options.
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Pick a quality and save
Tap the quality you want and the file opens in a new tab. If it starts playing instead of downloading, use the browser menu or a long-press to choose Download, or right-click and pick Save video as on a computer.
What People Save With YouTube to MP4
A YouTube to MP4 download is handy whenever the video matters more than the Wi-Fi does. Here are a few everyday reasons to keep a copy.
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How-to tutorials
Fixing a leaky faucet or learning a spreadsheet trick goes easier when you can pause and rewind without buffering. Save the video before you head to the garage or the basement where the signal drops.
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Recipes for the kitchen
Keep that bread or curry video on your tablet so it plays smoothly while your hands are covered in flour. No ads popping up mid-step, and no hunting for the link again.
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Workouts and yoga
Take a favorite routine to the gym, a hotel room or the park. An offline MP4 means your session doesn't stall when the data runs low.
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School lessons
Students can download lectures, science explainers and language lessons to review on the bus or in a study hall with spotty internet.
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Kids' shows
Load a few episodes onto a phone or tablet before a road trip or flight. Little ones get their cartoons, and you skip the hotspot bill.
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Music videos
Save the clip to watch anywhere, or grab just the sound as an MP3 for your playlist. Both options are in the same box at the top of the page.
Only save videos you own, that are free to use, or that you have permission to keep.
How the MP4 Downloader Works Behind the Button
When you paste a link and tap the button, the tool looks up that video on YouTube right then. It reads the title, the length and the qualities that are available, and shows them to you in a list. Regular watch links, short youtu.be links, Shorts, mobile links and YouTube Music links are all understood.
Each MP4 quality comes with its file size, so you know roughly how much room it will take before you choose. When you tap one, the file opens in a new browser tab straight from YouTube's own video servers. There is no conversion step and nothing to wait for on our side; your browser either starts the download or begins playing the video, and you save it from there.
Nothing is kept along the way. The video details and links are fetched fresh for each visitor and never saved, the site hosts no files, and there is no download history tied to you. Close the tab and the lookup is gone.
Choosing a YouTube to MP4 Quality
Higher numbers mean a sharper picture and a bigger file; lower numbers save space and data.
| Quality | Picture | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| 144p | Very blurry, tiny file | Audio-focused clips, very low storage |
| 240p | Soft but watchable | Slow connections, older phones |
| 360p | Clear on small screens | Lectures, podcasts with video |
| 480p | Standard definition | Kids' shows on a tablet |
| 720p | HD, crisp on phones | Tutorials, recipes, workouts on mobile |
| 1080p | Full HD, sharpest option | Laptops, monitors and TVs |
A quality only appears if the original upload offers it, and every MP4 option includes sound.
Tips for a Smooth Download
A few small choices make a noticeable difference.
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Use 720p on phones
On a phone screen, 720p already looks sharp, and the file stays a lot smaller than Full HD. That leaves more room for photos and more episodes.
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Go 1080p for the big screen
If you plan to cast or copy the video to a TV or watch it on a large monitor, 1080p keeps text and fine detail readable.
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Check your free space first
Glance at the file size shown next to each quality and compare it with the storage left on your device. Long videos in Full HD can be large.
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Open the page in Chrome or Safari
Browsers built into Instagram, Facebook or TikTok often block downloads. If nothing happens when you tap a quality, open this page in Chrome, Safari or another full browser and try again.
MP4 Plays Almost Everywhere
MP4 is the most widely supported video format around. Your saved file opens in the Android gallery, the iPhone Files and Photos apps, Windows Media Player, QuickTime on a Mac, VLC and most smart TVs without any extra software.
You can also drop it into a video editor, a slideshow or a lesson presentation just like a clip you filmed yourself.
YouTube to MP4 Questions
Is this YouTube to MP4 tool free?
Yes. There is no charge, no account to create and nothing to install. You just paste a link and choose a quality.
How do I save a video on iPhone or iPad?
Open this page in Safari, paste the link and tap a quality. When the video opens in a new tab, tap the share or download option, or long-press and choose Download. The file then shows up in the Files app under Downloads, and you can move it to Photos from there.
Where do downloaded videos go on Android?
In Chrome, if the video starts playing, tap the three-dot menu and choose Download. The finished file lands in your Downloads folder, and most gallery apps pick it up automatically.
Can I download long videos like full lectures or movies?
Yes, there is no length or size limit. Just keep an eye on the file size shown for each quality, since a long video in 1080p takes up much more space than the same video in 480p.
Why won't a certain video work?
Private, age-restricted, members-only, removed or region-blocked videos may not be available. Live streams that are still running can't be saved either, so wait until the stream has ended. If you pasted a playlist link, only the single video in that link is fetched.
Does it work with YouTube Shorts?
It does. Copy the Short's link from the Share button, paste it into the box and pick a quality the same way you would for a regular video.
Can I get just the audio as MP3?
Yes, the same results list includes MP3 options at 320, 256, 192, 128 and 64 kbps. Higher bitrates sound fuller, while lower ones are fine for spoken lessons and podcasts and keep the file small.
Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
That depends on the video. Only save content you own, that is in the public domain or under a license that allows it, or that you have permission to keep, and use it personally. This site is not affiliated with YouTube or Google.
Ready to Save Your First Video?
Paste a YouTube link in the box above and have your tutorial, recipe or workout ready to watch offline in a few taps.