YouTube to MP4 Downloader for Trips, Commutes and Flights
Paste a link, pick a resolution and keep the video ready for planes, trains and dead zones.
- 144p to 1080p
- Sound in every file
- Sizes shown upfront
Matching MP4 quality to the screen you'll watch on
A sharper file only pays off if your screen can show the difference, so pick for the device in your bag.
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Compact phone
360p or 480p looks clean on a smaller display and keeps files light. It's a smart pick for a long playlist of commute videos.
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Large phone or foldable
720p brings out fine detail on a bigger screen without eating too much storage. Text in tutorials and slides stays easy to read.
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Tablet on a flight
720p is a comfortable middle ground for a tray-table movie night. Go up to 1080p if the video has lots of detail and you have room to spare.
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Laptop or desktop
1080p Full HD makes the most of a wide screen, especially for documentaries, travel footage or anything shot with care.
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Talks, podcasts and lectures
When the picture barely matters, 144p or 240p keeps the full audio and costs almost nothing in space. You still get the video if a slide pops up.
Every quality listed by the tool includes sound, so you never lose the audio by choosing a lower resolution.
Save storage and mobile data before you head out
Download on Wi-Fi at home or in the hotel, then watch on the train, in the air or in a spot with one bar of signal. The video plays from your device, so it uses zero mobile data on the go and never stalls to buffer.
Tight on space? Check the file size shown next to each quality before you tap. Dropping one step, say from 1080p to 720p, often shrinks the file a lot while still looking great on a phone. Delete episodes once you've watched them and your storage stays free for the next trip.
YouTube video download quality chart for MP4
Here is what each option means in practice, from the lightest file to the sharpest.
| Quality | Resolution | File size | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144p | 256 x 144 | Very small | Audio-first content, tiny storage |
| 240p | 426 x 240 | Small | Talks and lectures on the go |
| 360p | 640 x 360 | Small to medium | Compact phones, saving space |
| 480p | 854 x 480 | Medium | Phones, casual viewing |
| 720p | 1280 x 720 | Large | Big phones and tablets |
| 1080p | 1920 x 1080 | Largest | Laptops, desktops, detailed footage |
Resolutions shown are for standard widescreen videos; Shorts and vertical clips keep their upright shape. The exact size depends on the video's length and content and appears before you tap.
How to convert YouTube to MP4 in three taps
It takes less time than finding your boarding pass.
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Paste the video link
Copy the link from the YouTube app or website, whether it's a regular video, a Short, a youtu.be link or a YouTube Music track, and paste it into the box above.
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Choose an MP4 quality
The tool shows the title, length and every available resolution from 144p to 1080p, each with its file size, so you can weigh sharpness against storage.
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Save the file
The video opens in a new tab. On a phone, use the browser menu and tap Download, or long-press the video and choose Download or Save. On a computer, right-click and pick Save video as.
YouTube to MP4 questions
Can I download in 4K or 1440p?
No. The highest MP4 quality offered is 1080p Full HD, and the lowest is 144p. If a video was uploaded in 4K, you can still save it in 1080p, which looks sharp on most phones, tablets and laptops.
Does a low-resolution MP4 still have sound?
Yes. Every video quality includes audio, from 144p all the way up to 1080p. That makes the smaller options handy for lectures or interviews where you mainly want to listen but still see the occasional slide.
Will a YouTube Short stay vertical?
Yes. Shorts keep their upright format when saved as MP4, so they fill a phone screen held normally. Just paste the Shorts link the same way as any other video.
The video started playing instead of downloading. What now?
That's normal, especially on phones, because the MP4 opens straight in a browser tab. Tap the three-dot menu and choose Download, or long-press the video and pick Download or Save. On a computer, right-click the video and select Save video as.
Where does the MP4 end up on an iPhone or iPad?
When saved from Safari, the file usually goes to the Downloads folder in the Files app. Open it there and use the Share button, then Save Video, if you'd like it in your Photos library for easy offline viewing.
Can I save a full-length movie or a long livestream replay?
Yes, long videos work and there's no length limit. Just keep an eye on the file size shown for each quality, since a long video in 1080p can take up a lot of space. Streams that are still live can't be saved until they've ended.
Load up before you lose signal
Grab a few MP4s now and your next flight, road trip or subway ride comes with its own entertainment.
Paste a link and download MP4