Convert YouTube videos to MP4 — the one format every phone, TV, and editor understands — in up to 4K.
MP4 is the closest thing video has to a universal language. If you want a file that will open on any device, drop straight into any editor, and never throw a codec error, this is it. The YT Premium YouTube to MP4 Converter takes any public YouTube video and delivers a clean MP4 at the resolution you choose, from lightweight 360p to full 4K. No sign-up, no watermark, no quality locked behind a paywall.
How to convert YouTube to MP4
Formats & quality options
MP4 4K (2160p)
Maximum detail, when the source was uploaded in 4K.
MP4 1080p Full HD
Crisp video for big screens and editing.
MP4 720p HD
Sharp, balanced quality that suits most needs.
MP4 360p
Tiny files for saving space or slow connections.
Why use this tool
Frequently asked questions
You can pick 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p, or 4K (2160p). The available options depend on the original upload — if the creator only posted in 1080p, 4K will not appear in the list.
MP4 (H.264) is the most universally compatible video format there is — it plays natively everywhere and imports cleanly into every editor. WebM compresses a little better but has patchy support on older devices and some software. For general use, MP4 is the safe default.
4K only appears when the source video was actually uploaded in 4K. Many creators publish in 1080p, so 4K simply is not available for those. The tool always lists the highest quality the original contains.
Absolutely. MP4 (H.264) imports natively into Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, CapCut, and essentially every other editor — consumer or professional. It is the most editor-friendly format available.
Yes — paste a Shorts link and it converts to a vertical MP4. If you want the Shorts-specific handling, the dedicated YouTube Shorts Downloader is also a great option.