YouTube to MP4 Converter

Convert public YouTube videos and Shorts to MP4 with our free online YouTube to MP4 converter. Choose 360p, 480p, 720p, or up to 8K when available, then save a video file to your device. No login, app, or browser extension needed.

Up to 1 GB and 1 hour. Files are available for 24 hours.

Supported platform:YouTubeYouTube Shorts

ResolutionChoose a maximum resolution from 360p to 8K. Actual quality depends on the source video; lower quality may be used when your selection is unavailable. We do not upscale videos.
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Converted YouTube MP4 Videos

Copy & Paste YouTube video link to start downloading

Convert YouTube to MP4 in 3 Steps

  1. Copy the YouTube video URL

    Copy the link to a public YouTube video or Short you own or have permission to download.

  2. Choose your MP4 resolution

    Paste the URL and select a resolution. Start the conversion; available quality depends on the source video.

  3. Save the converted MP4

    Follow processing on this page, then select Get file to save the MP4 to your device.

What MP4 Is Used For

MP4 is a container for video and audio, commonly used for local playback, presentations, and sharing video files with applications that accept MP4.

Why Convert YouTube to MP4?

Choose MP4 when you want to keep the picture and available sound together in a file your intended player or presentation software accepts, rather than an audio-only download.

Compatibility depends on the codecs inside the MP4 file and the receiving application or device. Conversion does not upscale the source or recreate missing audio.

A Simple Online YouTube to MP4 Converter

MP4 video output

Save a video file with picture and available audio for playback in compatible players. This tool outputs MP4 rather than an audio-only file.

Choose a resolution

Select 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p, 1440p, 4K, or 8K. Higher quality depends on the original upload; conversion does not add detail missing from the source.

Convert a link in your browser

Paste a public YouTube URL and follow the task progress. There is no desktop converter or browser extension to install.

Videos and Shorts

Use a standard watch URL, a youtu.be link, or a YouTube Shorts URL to create an MP4 file from a supported video.

Free, no account needed

Convert without signing in or sharing your YouTube password. Security checks and service limits may apply.

Save to your device

Collect your finished MP4 from the same browser session. Your browser controls the download folder and file-saving prompt.

Only download YouTube videos that you own, have permission to download, or are otherwise authorized to use. Public availability does not mean a video is free of copyright restrictions, and personal or non-commercial use alone does not grant permission to download it.

You are responsible for ensuring that your downloads and any copying, sharing, modification, or commercial use comply with applicable copyright laws, the content owner’s permissions, and the source platform’s terms. downvideo does not grant rights to third-party content and is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube or Google.

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FAQs

How do I convert a YouTube video to MP4?

Paste its public YouTube link, choose a resolution, and start the conversion. Select Get file after processing finishes to download the MP4.

Does the MP4 include audio?

The output includes video and available source audio. A silent source remains silent; this tool does not create missing audio.

Can I convert YouTube to MP4 in 1080p?

Choose 1080p when the source offers a suitable stream. You can also select 360p, 480p, 720p, 1440p, 4K, or 8K. Actual output quality depends on source availability; selecting a higher resolution does not upscale missing detail.

Is this different from the YouTube Video Downloader?

Both save supported YouTube videos as MP4 using the same download service. This page focuses on choosing the MP4 output and resolution; the general downloader provides the broader video-download entry point.

Can I convert a YouTube Short to MP4?

Yes. Paste a public Shorts link. The output follows the original video dimensions rather than cropping it to a different shape.

Do I need an account or converter app?

No login or software installation is needed. Use a modern browser on your phone or computer and complete the security check if requested.

What are the conversion limits?

Submit one public video per task, up to one hour long and within the 1 GiB output limit. Rate and capacity limits apply. Download the finished file within 24 hours.

Can I convert to MP3 instead?

Use the separate YouTube to MP3 Converter for audio-only output. This page creates MP4 video files.

Which YouTube links are supported?

Use an HTTPS link to one public video from YouTube or YouTube Shorts. Standard watch links, youtube.com/shorts links, and youtu.be share links are supported. Playlists, live streams, and videos requiring login are not supported.

  • youtube.com/watch?v={video_id}
  • youtube.com/shorts/{video_id}
  • youtu.be/{video_id}