Paste a YouTube (YT) link above, then choose MP4 and the resolution you want inside the converter. No signup required.
How to convert YouTube to MP4
- Copy a public YouTube or YT Shorts link from your browser or app.
- Paste it into the field above and press Convert.
- When options load, choose MP4 and pick a resolution such as 1080p, 720p, 480p, or 360p.
- Download the file and check your browser’s Downloads folder (or Files on iPhone/iPad).
- Only save content you own or have permission to download.
Save YouTube videos as MP4 in your browser
YTHD is a free online YouTube to MP4 converter for people who need a downloadable video file, not just audio. After you paste a public link, the converter above shows format and quality choices. You pick MP4 yourself—nothing is preselected for you—and you can also switch to MP3 if you only need sound.
MP4 is the practical choice when you want picture and audio together: lectures, tutorials, clips you plan to watch offline, or videos you are allowed to archive. Inside the converter you can usually choose resolutions such as 1080p, 720p, 480p, and 360p. Higher resolutions look sharper on large screens but create larger files; 720p is a solid everyday balance; 480p and 360p help when you want a smaller download or slower connection.
Quality always depends on the original upload. If a video was published in 720p, selecting 1080p cannot invent detail that was never there. YTHD works with the streams available for that URL, then lets you download the MP4 through your browser—no desktop installer and no account.
A short YT to MP4 workflow looks like this: open the video, copy the URL, paste it here, convert, choose MP4 and a resolution, then download. The same converter also accepts many standard YouTube URL shapes, including watch links and Shorts links that we normalize before processing.
Use this page when your goal is video. If you mainly want audio, use the homepage YouTube to MP3 converter or the 320 kbps guide. For Shorts-focused tips, see the Shorts downloader page. Whatever you download, respect copyright and only keep files you have the right to save.
On mobile, keep the tab open until the download finishes, then check the browser download list or your Files app. On desktop, most browsers save MP4 files to the default Downloads folder. If a conversion fails, confirm the URL is public, try again, or paste a fresh share link from YouTube.
YouTube to MP4 FAQ
Can I choose 1080p or 720p?
Yes. After conversion options load, choose MP4 and pick a resolution such as 1080p, 720p, 480p, or 360p inside the converter. Availability depends on the original video.
Is YT to MP4 free on YTHD?
Yes. You can convert and download without creating an account. Ads may appear in the conversion widget.
Can I download audio instead of video?
Yes. In the same converter, choose MP3 instead of MP4 when you only need audio. Bitrate options such as 320, 256, 192, and 128 kbps may be available depending on the source.
May I download any public video?
No. Being able to watch a video does not mean you may copy it. Only save content you own or have permission to download.
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