YTDownloads takes any public YouTube video and saves it as a local MP4 file you control. Whether you're building a personal collection, archiving a tutorial, or saving a video for a trip with no Wi-Fi — paste the link and let the converter do the rest. Videos are available in qualities up to 1080p HD.
Our YouTube to MP4 downloader works directly in your browser — no software to install, no extensions to add, no accounts to create. Every video is automatically converted to H.264/AAC format, which plays on literally every device: iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, and smart TVs. You can select your preferred video quality before downloading — from 360p for quick transfers up to 1080p for crisp, full-HD playback.
Why our conversions take slightly longer — and why it's worth it. Most YouTube videos use VP9 and Opus codecs that Apple devices can't play. Other downloaders leave these files as-is, giving you MP4s that won't open in iTunes or QuickTime. YTDownloads re-encodes every video to H.264 + AAC — the universal standard that works on every iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. The extra 30-60 seconds of processing ensures your file plays everywhere. No surprises, no "unsupported format" errors.
YTDownloads is not affiliated with YouTube. We don't store your videos or sell your data. We convert what you provide and hand it back to you.