Y2mate YouTube to MP4
Why MP4 is the format to grab
MP4 is the video format nearly every device understands. It plays in the Photos app on an iPhone, the gallery on Android, Media Player on Windows, QuickTime on a Mac, in VLC, on smart TVs and in video editors, without any converting.
That is why this YouTube to MP4 page opens on the Video tab. Paste a link and you get a grid of every MP4 resolution YouTube has for that upload, each with its file size shown up front, so you can choose sharpness or save space knowingly. Some people search for YTMP4 instead; it is the same idea: YouTube in, MP4 out.
There is no conversion queue to sit through either. Every card in the grid is a direct link to the file YouTube itself serves, so when you tap one the download starts straight from Google’s servers at whatever speed your connection allows, and while the card stays on screen you can come back for a second resolution of the same video.
Step by step
How to save a YouTube video as MP4
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Step 1: Get the video’s address
From the YouTube app, use Share › Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from the browser’s address bar.
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Step 2: Paste, then give it a second
Paste it into the box above. The thumbnail shows up instantly and the MP4 options follow a moment later.
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Step 3: Tap your resolution
Choose 1080p for big screens, 720p for phones, or lower to save space. The MP4 opens in a new tab, ready to save.
Resolutions
MP4 resolutions compared
Each step up roughly doubles the number of pixels, and the file size follows. Use this table to pick the smallest file that still looks good on your screen.
| Resolution | Pixels | Best for | Size per minute |
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| 1080p FHD 1920 × 1080 Monitors, TVs and editing projects | 1920 × 1080 | Monitors, TVs and editing projects | ≈ 15 MB |
| 720p HD 1280 × 720 Phones, tablets and most laptops | 1280 × 720 | Phones, tablets and most laptops | ≈ 8 MB |
| 480p 854 × 480 Small screens and long videos | 854 × 480 | Small screens and long videos | ≈ 4 MB |
| 360p 640 × 360 Talks, tutorials and slow data | 640 × 360 | Talks, tutorials and slow data | ≈ 2.5 MB |
| 240p 426 × 240 Saving as much space as possible | 426 × 240 | Saving as much space as possible | ≈ 1.2 MB |
| 144p 256 × 144 A rough preview of the picture at the smallest size | 256 × 144 | A rough preview of the picture at the smallest size | ≈ 0.6 MB |
Shorts use the same names with width and height swapped, for example 1080 × 1920. Videos with lots of motion or 60 fps footage are larger at every step.
Tips
Tips for better MP4 downloads
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Size it for the screen you watch on
On a six-inch phone, 1080p looks almost identical to 720p but takes about twice the space. Save the biggest file for a TV or monitor.
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Check the size before you tap
Each card shows how big the file is, as reported by YouTube. On mobile data, that number is worth a quick glance.
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Long video? Size it down
For hour-long lectures and talks, 360p keeps the file small and the slides readable. If you only need to listen, switch to Audio instead.
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Download links don’t last forever
If the page has been open for a while, Y2mate fetches fresh links when you tap. Just tap Download once more.
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Just want the audio?
Flip the card to Audio, or open the page made for saving soundtracks on their own.
YouTube to MP3
FAQ
YouTube to MP4 questions
Is the YouTube to MP4 download free?
Yes. There is no charge, no account and no limit on how many MP4 files you save.
What is the highest quality I can get?
The highest resolution YouTube offers for that video, which for most uploads is 1080p. Y2mate lists every MP4 resolution it finds and marks the best one.
Does the MP4 play on phones?
Yes. MP4 is supported by the built-in players on iPhone, iPad and Android, as well as on Windows, macOS, smart TVs and in VLC.
Why are some resolutions so much bigger?
Each step up roughly doubles the number of pixels, and the file size follows. Videos with a lot of motion, or recorded at 60 frames per second, are larger at every resolution.
Can I convert a YouTube Short to MP4?
Yes. Shorts links work like any other: Y2mate lists the MP4 options for the vertical video, just as it does for a regular upload.
Is YTMP4 the same thing?
Yes. YTMP4 is a nickname people use when they search for a YouTube to MP4 tool, and this page is one: paste in a YouTube link and MP4 files come back.
Does it work with playlists?
Not at the moment. Y2mate works one video at a time, which keeps it fast and simple. Open each video in the playlist, copy its link and paste it here; the options for every video appear in a second or two.
Where do downloaded MP4 files go?
To your browser’s download location: the Downloads folder on Windows, Mac and Android. On iPhone and iPad, choose Save to Files and they appear in the Files app.
Got a link ready?
Paste it in the box at the top and your download options appear right below it.