Paste a video link
Copy a single YouTube video or Shorts link and paste it above. Both youtube.com and youtu.be links work. Playlists do not start a batch download.
FREE ONLINE CONVERTER
YouTube to MP4 Converter
Save a YouTube video or Short as an MP4 with video and sound. Paste your link into this YT to MP4 converter, choose a format, and prepare a file to save to your device.
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No account neededSingle videos & ShortsFree to use
FROM LINK TO DOWNLOAD
How to convert YouTube to MP4
Choose MP4
Keep MP4 selected and click Download once. The tool checks the source and prepares the best available quality up to 1080p. For an exact resolution, open Advanced options before starting.
Save your file
When processing finishes, click Save file. Your browser controls the download location. To start again, choose Convert another and paste a new link.
VIDEO OR AUDIO
MP4 formats and available quality
Choose MP4 to keep the picture and sound together. If you only need audio, MP3 and M4A are also available from the format menu.
| Format | What you save |
|---|---|
| MP4 | Video with sound, using H.264 video and AAC audio when available. |
| MP3 | Audio only, converted at 192 kbps. |
| M4A | Audio only, keeping a compatible source AAC track. |
MP4 options can include 360p, 720p, and 1080p, depending on the source. An exact quality must be available; the tool will not silently choose a lower one. Conversion cannot restore detail missing from the original recording.
PORTRAIT VIDEO
Download YouTube Shorts as MP4
Paste a Shorts link just as you would a regular video link. Portrait videos keep their orientation and aspect ratio. For example, a 720p Short can be 720 × 1280 pixels, while a landscape video can be 1280 × 720. Quality follows the shorter side, so a tall frame alone does not mean 1080p.
BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD
YouTube to MP4 questions
Download only content you are allowed to save. A public video is not automatically licensed for downloading.
Do I need an account?
This downloader is free to use, with no account or payment required. Enter a supported link and choose your format directly on this page.
Which videos are supported?
This local version accepts recorded videos up to 30 minutes long and output files up to 500 MiB. Live, private, members-only, and other restricted videos are not supported. One task can run per browser session; processing stops after 10 minutes.
How long is my file available?
Ready files are kept temporarily for 20 minutes. Save before the link expires. Restarting the local service removes tasks and temporary files. Files are not stored in an account or uploaded to cloud storage.
Why is a quality missing or a download failing?
The original video may not offer the requested format. YouTube can also restrict access or limit requests. The local service must be running and have enough disk space. If a task fails, your link stays on the page so you can adjust the format and try again.