YouTube to MP4: download YouTube videos in MP4 free
Save any public YouTube video as MP4, from mobile or desktop, without installing software.
Download video in MP4 now →How to download YouTube as MP4
- Copy the link of the video on YouTube.
- Paste it on SaveTube and click Analyze.
- Choose the MP4 resolution (e.g. 720p free) and click download.
Resolutions and pricing
| Quality | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 360p / 720p | MP4 | Free (3 per day) |
| 1080p / 2K / 4K | MP4 | 1 credit per download |
| Audio | MP3 | Free (3 per day) |
SaveTube advantages
- Nothing to install: everything runs in the browser.
- Compatible: MP4 works on any device.
- High resolution: up to 4K with credits.
- Fast: downloads processed in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Why do some videos fail to download in MP4?
Private, removed, age-restricted (+18) or region-blocked videos are not supported.
What is the difference with credit downloads?
Credit downloads unlock resolutions above 720p and remove the daily limit of 3 free downloads.
Is it safe?
Yes. We never ask for your YouTube password and we don't install anything on your device.
Why is high resolution paid?
Up to 720p YouTube keeps a single file with video and audio already together — your browser downloads it straight from the source and nothing touches our servers. That is why it is free.
Above 720p there is no such ready-made file: the picture sits in one stream and the sound in another. For you to get an MP4 that plays with sound, we download both to our server and merge them. The merge copies the original data without re-encoding, so the result is exactly the quality YouTube handed over — re-encoding would be cheaper for us and worse for you. The file travels twice, from YouTube to us and from us to you, and is deleted from the server as soon as it finishes arriving. That is the cost the credit covers.
Save the file on your phone
Open SaveTube in your browser, copy the link using YouTube’s Share button and choose MP3 or an available MP4 resolution. After downloading, check the device’s Downloads folder. On iPhone, check Safari’s Downloads list and the Files app.
If the download does not start
Check the public video link and your connection. Private, removed, age-restricted, region-blocked and live videos are not supported. For high resolution, sign in and check your credit balance; for free downloads, check the daily allowance shown by the tool.
Updated October 7, 2026.