How do I convert YouTube to MP4?

To convert YouTube to MP4, copy the video link from YouTube's Share button or the address bar, paste it above and click Download Video. sipsip saves the video as an MP4 file with sound.

Is this YouTube to MP4 converter free?

Yes. The YouTube to MP4 converter gives every visitor one free download a day across sipsip's free tools, for videos up to 10 minutes. A free sipsip account adds free credits for more downloads, with no card required.

How long can the YouTube video be?

MP4 downloads cover YouTube videos up to 20 minutes. For longer videos, lectures or podcasts, choose MP3 to save the audio, which works for up to 4 hours with a free account.

What quality is the MP4?

Free downloads without an account are 360p, which plays well on phones and keeps downloads quick. Signed-in downloads are up to 480p.

Does it work with YouTube Shorts?

Yes. Paste a YouTube Shorts link the same way as a regular video link and download it as an MP4.

Can I download YouTube videos on iPhone or Android?

Yes. The downloader runs in your phone's browser: copy the link in the YouTube app, paste it here and save the MP4 to Files, your gallery or downloads.

Is it legal to download YouTube videos as MP4?

Downloading your own videos, Creative Commons videos and videos you have permission to use is fine. YouTube's terms limit downloading other content, so check the rights before saving or reusing someone else's video.

Free Tool · YouTube Video Downloader

YouTube to MP4 Converter

Paste a YouTube or YouTube Shorts link and download the video as an MP4 with sound. Works on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows, with nothing to install.

youtube.comyoutu.beShortsMP4

MP4

Video with sound

20 min

Longest MP4 video

10 min

Free video length

Free

One try a day

How It Works

Copy the YouTube link

Tap Share → Copy link in the YouTube app, or copy the address from youtube.com.

Paste and download

Paste the link above and click Download Video. sipsip prepares the MP4.

Save the MP4

Save the video to your phone or computer and watch it offline.

YouTube video downloader for MP4

The YouTube to MP4 converter saves a video as a regular MP4 file with picture and sound, ready to watch offline, add to a presentation or edit in any video app.

Regular videos and Shorts both work. MP4 downloads cover videos up to 20 minutes; for anything longer, save the audio with YouTube to MP3.

MP4 downloader on any device

The downloader runs in the browser, so it works the same on an iPhone, an Android phone, a Chromebook or a desktop computer. With a free account, every download is also saved in My Sip for 7 days.

Turn the video into notes

With a free account, paste the same YouTube link into Distill for a full transcript, an AI summary and key points instead of the video file.

Save this YouTube video in another format

The same YouTube link works for audio and text.

MP3YouTube to MP3Save only the audio, for videos up to 4 hours.Open tool →TextYouTube Transcript GeneratorGet the full transcript of the video.Open tool →

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about converting YouTube videos to MP4.

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