YouTube to MP4 Converter - X2Download
Download YouTube videos as MP4 in 1080p, 720p or a smaller size. Free, in your browser, no app needed.
Pick the right MP4 quality
Higher numbers mean a sharper picture and a bigger file. Use this list to choose.
- 1080pFull HD for big screens, TVs and editing.
- 720pHD for phones and laptops, a good balance of sharpness and size.
- 480pSmall screens and saving mobile data.
- 360pQuick previews and slow connections.
- 240p / 144pVery slow connections and the smallest files.
Every quality card shows the real file size, so you know what you get before you tap.
Download YouTube videos as MP4 in 3 steps
Copy the link
Tap Share and Copy link in YouTube, or copy the address bar on a computer.
Paste and tap Download
Paste the link above and tap Download. The MP4 qualities appear with their sizes.
Tap a quality
Pick 1080p, 720p or a smaller size. When it reaches 100%, tap Download.
A free YouTube to MP4 converter
X2Download is a free YouTube to MP4 converter that works in your browser. MP4 is the most common video format, so your file plays on Android, iPhone, Windows, macOS, smart TVs and most media players without anything extra.
Paste a link, compare the sizes and pick the quality that suits your screen. You do not need an account or an app, and the page stays open, so you can paste the next link as soon as you are done.
Before you download
Sizes are shown first
Each card shows the file size, so you can pick a lighter file when your data or storage is low.
Shorts keep their shape
Shorts links work, and the preview keeps the tall vertical shape of the video.
Long videos make big files
A long video in 1080p can be several gigabytes, and files over 2 GB cannot be downloaded. Choose 720p or lower if you want a smaller file.
YouTube to MP4 questions
How do I download a YouTube video as MP4?
Copy the video link, paste it into the box at the top of this page and tap Download. The MP4 qualities appear with their file sizes. Tap the one you want, wait for 100% and tap Download.
Which resolutions can I choose?
You can choose 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, 240p or 144p, depending on what the video offers. X2Download does not offer qualities above 1080p.
Why are some MP4 files so big?
File size grows with both the quality and the length of the video. A short clip in 1080p can be a few megabytes, while a long video in 1080p can be several gigabytes. The size is shown on every card, and files up to 2 GB can be downloaded.
Can I save Shorts as MP4?
Yes. Paste the link of the Short just like a normal video link. You can save it as an MP4 video or as MP3 audio.
Where do I find the MP4 on my phone?
On Android, open the Files app and look in Downloads. On iPhone, open the Files app and look in Downloads, or save the video to Photos from the share button.
Is it free, and do I need an account?
It is free and you never need an account. Paste a link, tap a quality and save your video.