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Ytmp4 - Fast YouTube MP4 Downloader

Turn any YouTube link into an MP4 file in 1080p, 720p or smaller. We pick the best quality; change it with one tap.

Need the MP3 too? Everything is on the Ytmp4 home page.

  • No sign-up
  • Up to 1080p
  • MP3 320 kbps
  • Shorts links work
  1. 1Paste the link
  2. 2Pick a quality
  3. 3Download the file

Save YouTube videos as MP4

MP4 is the video format that plays almost everywhere: on iPhone and Android, on Windows and Mac computers, on smart TVs and in most video apps. Ytmp4 turns a YouTube link into an MP4 file you can keep and watch offline.

You get every quality the video offers from 144p up to 1080p, each with its real file size. There is no size limit, so long lessons, full concerts and films work too.

MP4 resolutions explained

  • 1080p Full HD for TVs, monitors and big tablets about 32 MB
  • 720p HD that looks sharp on phones and laptops about 13 MB
  • 480p Good on small screens, saves storage about 8 MB
  • 360p Low data use on slow connections about 7 MB
  • 240p Very small files for quick sharing about 2 MB
  • 144p The smallest file, for very limited data about 1 MB

Example sizes from one 3-minute music video. Ytmp4 shows the real size of your video before you save it.

How to download MP4 from YouTube

  1. Copy the video link

    Open the video in YouTube, tap Share and then Copy link, or copy the address from your browser.

  2. Paste it and check the quality

    Paste the link above and tap Start. The best quality is selected for you, and every option shows its size.

  3. Get the MP4 and save it

    Tap Get MP4 or any other quality. The MP4 opens in a new tab right away, ready to save.

MP4 or MP3?

Choose MP4 when…

you want the picture: music videos, tutorials and clips to watch on the go or show friends later.

Choose MP3 when…

only the sound matters: songs, podcasts and talks you want to hear with the screen off.

Only need the sound? Go to YouTube to MP3.

MP4 download questions

Which MP4 quality should I pick?

For phones, 720p is sharp and keeps files small. For a TV or a big monitor, take 1080p. Ytmp4 already puts the best quality on the big button, so you can simply tap Get.

Why is 1080p missing for some videos?

Ytmp4 can only offer the qualities the video was uploaded in. If a video was uploaded in 720p, the highest option you see is 720p.

Is there a limit for long videos?

No. Ytmp4 lists every quality up to 1080p even for videos that run for hours, with the real file size next to each one.

Will the MP4 play on my phone or TV?

Yes. MP4 works on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and nearly all smart TVs and media players.

How long does a download take?

There is no waiting for a file to be made. The video opens as soon as you tap, and saving it takes as long as your connection needs for its size.

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