YouTube to MP4 — Download Videos as MP4
One playable .mp4 with picture and audio merged back together.
YouTube delivers a video as two separate streams, one for picture and one for sound, and stitches them together only while you watch. That split is why a file grabbed straight off the page often plays silently or will not open at all.
This tool merges the two streams back into a single, standard .mp4 with the audio in place. Paste the link, pick a resolution, and the file comes down ready for any player or editor.
Most public videos work. Very long uploads take longer to process, and age-restricted or members-only content can ask for a sign-in this tool does not have.
YouTube to MP4 — Download Videos as MP4 — step by step
- 1
Copy the video link
From the YouTube app or address bar, copy the link to the video.
- 2
Paste it above
Put the link in the box at the top of the page and download.
- 3
Pick a resolution
Choose the quality you want, up to the highest the upload offers.
- 4
Save the MP4
You get one playable file with picture and sound together.
Good to know
- MP4 plays on iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac with no extra software.
- Pick a higher resolution for editing and a smaller one for quick sharing.
- youtu.be short links and full watch URLs both work.
- Long videos take longer to merge, so give them a moment.
- The file carries the audio already, with no separate track to add.
FAQ
What format do I get?+
A standard .mp4 with video and audio combined, playable anywhere.
Why did a manual save have no sound?+
YouTube stores picture and sound separately. This tool merges them, so the MP4 has both.
Can I choose the resolution?+
Yes, up to the highest the upload offers.
Do very long videos work?+
Usually, though they take longer to process, and some restricted videos need a sign-in.