Y2Meta YouTube to MP4 Converter
Save YouTube videos as MP4 in 1080p, 720p or smaller sizes.
- MP4 up to 1080p
- Shorts too
- No sign-up
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Your file
The file opens in a new tab. If it starts playing, use the ⋮ or Share menu to save it.
Download YouTube videos as MP4
MP4 is the video format that plays on almost every phone, tablet and computer. The Y2Meta MP4 downloader turns a YouTube link into an MP4 file you can keep and watch offline, on a trip, on a plane or anywhere with a weak signal.
Before you download, you see each available quality with its file size. 720p is selected for you because it is a good balance between sharp picture and file size.
Choose the right resolution
- 1080pFull HDTVs, monitors and big screens
- 720pHDPhones, tablets and laptops
- 480pSDSmall files that still look clear
- 360pSaving storage and mobile data
- 240pSlow connections
- 144pThe smallest possible file
File size depends on the length of the video. A lower quality usually means a smaller file.
How to download YouTube videos as MP4
Copy the video link
Use Share, then Copy link in the app, or copy the address bar on a computer.
Paste and choose a quality
Paste the link above. 720p is selected; pick another resolution if you like.
Download the MP4
Tap Download or any quality. The MP4 opens at once in a new tab, ready to save.
Shorts and long videos
Shorts links work like any other link. Paste the link from the Share button, choose a quality and download. The MP4 keeps the vertical shape, so it looks right on your phone.
Long videos work too, even talks and live streams that last for hours. In 1080p they make big files, so check the size next to each quality and pick a lower one if your phone is short on space.
MP4 downloader questions
What is the highest MP4 quality?
The highest quality is 1080p Full HD, when the video has it. You will see every available option from 1080p down to 144p.
Can I download very long videos?
Yes. There is no length limit. Long videos in high quality make big files, so the list shows each size before you tap.
Can I download Shorts as MP4?
Yes. Paste the Shorts link and choose a quality. The file keeps its vertical shape.
Will the MP4 play on my phone?
Yes. MP4 plays on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers without any extra app. Most smart TVs can play it from a USB stick too.
How long does it take?
The qualities appear a few seconds after you paste the link. Nothing needs to be prepared: the MP4 opens as soon as you tap a quality.
Why can't I download some videos?
Private, removed or blocked videos cannot be saved. If the list does not appear, check that the link points to one video and try again.