What is YTMP4?
YTMP4 is a free YouTube to MP4 downloader that also saves the audio as MP3. Paste the link and pick a quality, and the file saves to your device a few seconds later. No account, no browser extension, no app to install.
Save a YouTube video to watch offline during a flight or commute. If you only need the sound, choose MP3 instead. Both formats start with the same link.
Why use YTMP4 to convert YouTube videos
To get started, paste a YouTube link.
Fast conversion
Conversion speed scales with video length, shorter videos finish quickest.
Works on any device
Use YTMP4 on a phone, a tablet, a laptop, or a desktop. Nothing to install.
No account or software needed
Paste the link and the format options appear right away.
One page, start to finish
Paste a YouTube link, select MP4 or MP3, and choose from the options shown. The download starts from the same page, no redirects.
Download audio as MP3
Need just the sound? Pick the MP3 option instead of a video format, and the file downloads as an audio track at the highest bitrate the source provides.
Free with no download limit
Convert as many videos or as much audio as you want in a day. YTMP4 doesn't have a paid tier. Every feature is free to use.
Video quality and formats you can choose
YTMP4 offers whatever resolutions the original YouTube video supports, up to 2160p (4K). Some videos only offer 720p or 1080p. Others go higher, depending on how the video was originally uploaded. On some videos, the highest resolution doesn't include audio, because YouTube stores video and audio as separate streams at higher qualities. If a selected quality comes out silent, try a lower resolution instead, it usually carries the audio. MP3 downloads use whatever audio track the source offers, independent of the video quality you picked.
How to convert a video
Converting a video takes four steps from link to downloaded file.
Copy the video link
Open the video on YouTube and tap or click Share, then copy the link. A link from the share menu and one copied straight from the address bar both work.
Paste it into the converter
Drop the link into the box at the top of this page. YTMP4 reads it right away and shows the video's title and thumbnail.
Choose MP4 or MP3 and a quality
Pick a video quality, or switch to MP3 if only the audio matters. The option list updates based on what that particular video actually offers.
Download the file
Click download, and the file saves to the usual downloads folder for that browser. No separate app is needed to open it afterward.
Saving the file on your device
Where the downloaded file lands changes by device and browser.
On iPhone (Safari)
Safari asks where to save the file the first time, then remembers that choice. Open the Files app afterward to find it, usually in the Downloads folder.
On Android (Chrome)
Chrome saves the file straight to the Downloads folder without asking. It also shows up in the phone's own Files or Gallery app, depending on whether it's video or audio.
On desktop browsers
Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari all handle it the same way. The file lands in the browser's default downloads folder unless a different location is set in that browser's settings.
Fixing common conversion problems
If a conversion fails, these are the most common causes to check.
- A quality option is missing: the original video wasn't uploaded at that resolution, or it exists without audio. Pick a nearby option instead.
- The conversion seems stuck: refresh the page and paste the link again, or try a different quality.
- A long video times out: keep the browser tab open and active instead of switching apps, and use a stable connection rather than a weak mobile signal.
- The download starts but never finishes: the device may not have enough free storage.
One link in, one file out
Paste a YouTube link, choose MP4 or MP3, and download your file. No account, no premium tier, no browser extension, and no software installation needed. Choose MP4 for the video or MP3 for the audio.
100% free, no sign-up
Up to 4K quality
MP4 & MP3 formats
Works on any device
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to create an account or install anything?
No. YTMP4 runs entirely in the browser, and nothing beyond pasting a link is required to use it.
What video and audio quality can I get?
It depends on the source video, the quality section above has the specifics. MP3 audio comes from whatever audio track the source offers, independent of the video quality you picked.
Can I download just the audio as MP3?
Yes. Switch the format to MP3 before downloading, and YTMP4 pulls the audio track instead of the full video.
Is downloading YouTube videos legal?
Whether it's allowed depends on copyright law, the content itself, your intended use, and YouTube's Terms of Service. Downloading your own videos, or content you have clear permission to download, is the safer choice. Personal viewing alone doesn't guarantee that downloading is permitted.
Is there a paid or premium version?
No. YTMP4 has no paid tier or premium plan, every quality and both formats stay free to use.
Do I need a separate player for the downloaded file?
No. Both formats open fine in whatever media app the device already has.