Only this video will be saved, not the playlist.
A tap opens the file in a new tab. To save it right away, press and hold the quality (right-click on a computer) and choose the download option.
YouTube to MP4 Converter
Save YouTube videos as MP4, from 144p up to 1080p.
Press and hold the box, then tap Paste.
- Free
- No sign-up
- MP4 up to 1080p
Only save videos you have the right to use.
MP4 converter
Download YouTube videos as MP4
With the SSYouTube MP4 converter you can keep a public YouTube video as a regular MP4 file. MP4 plays on Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and most smart TVs, so the file works wherever you take it.
After you paste a link, the list shows every available quality from 144p up to 1080p together with its real size. Tap one and the MP4 opens straight away. 720p is a good pick for phones: sharp, yet small.
Step by step
How to convert YouTube to MP4
Copy the link
Tap Share, then Copy link in the YouTube app, or copy the browser address on a computer.
Paste it and pick a quality
Paste the link above, then choose a quality from the list. Each one shows its file size.
Tap a quality and save
A tap opens the MP4 in a new tab straight away. To save it to your device, press and hold the quality and choose the download option.
Quality
Video quality and file size
Example sizes from one real 3-minute music video:
- 1080p≈ 32 MB
- Full HD for TVs, monitors and laptops.
- 720p≈ 13 MB
- HD for phones and tablets, a good balance.
- 480p≈ 8 MB
- Sharp on small screens while using less data.
- 360p≈ 7 MB
- Light files for slower connections.
- 240p≈ 2 MB
- Very small; the picture gets soft.
- 144p≈ 1 MB
- The smallest video file you can get.
Your video's sizes will be different; the exact size shows before you download.
Formats
MP4 or MP3?
Not sure which one you need? Here is the short version.
MP4
- What you get
- The video as an MP4 file
- Best for
- Watching offline, clips and tutorials
- Plays on
- Phones, computers and smart TVs
- File size
- Larger, depends on the quality
MP3
- What you get
- Sound only
- Best for
- Music, podcasts and talks
- Plays on
- Every phone, computer and music player
- File size
- Smaller, good for long recordings
FAQ
YouTube to MP4 FAQ
What is the highest quality I can download?
The top quality is Full HD 1080p. If the video itself was uploaded in a lower quality, the list only shows the qualities that really exist.
How do I save the MP4 instead of playing it?
Each quality is a direct link, so a tap opens the video in a new tab, where it may start playing. To save it instead, press and hold the quality and choose Download link (Download Linked File on iPhone), or right-click it on a computer and pick Save link as.
Can I download long videos?
Yes. There is no file size limit, so even videos that run for hours work. Every quality shows its exact size first, so pick a lower one if you want a smaller file.
Why is 360p sometimes bigger than 480p?
YouTube encodes each quality in its own way, so file sizes do not always grow in a straight line. We show the real size of every option, so you can compare them before you download.
Can I download Shorts as MP4?
Yes. Paste the Shorts link and you get a vertical MP4 file, just like the original clip.
Will the MP4 play on my phone or TV?
MP4 is the most widely supported video format. It plays on almost every phone, tablet, computer and smart TV without extra apps.