MP4 out, every time
Files are remuxed to standard MP4 so they open in any player or editor.
YouTube to MP4 converter
YouTube to MP4.Clean and simple.
Paste a public YouTube link and get a proper MP4 file — video and audio together, up to 1080p. Free, no software to install.
Drop your link here
Public links only · Always free · No sign-up.
Why this tool
A real MP4, not a mystery file.
Simple Video Downloader asks YouTube for the best available H.264 video and AAC audio and delivers one standard MP4 that plays everywhere — phones, TVs, editors.
Sound included
Video and audio are combined server-side. No silent files, no separate tracks.
Quality ceiling, your pick
Choose up to 1080p. The original video decides what is actually available.
How it works
Link in. File out.
The whole thing is three plain steps — no detours.
More on what you get back: Video formats and quality · Supported sites · Help & troubleshooting
- Copy the link
Open the video and copy its public share link.
- Choose the quality
Pick the highest resolution you need, up to 1080p.
- Download
When the file is ready, hit Download and keep the MP4.
Download with permission.
Save videos you own, or videos the creator has allowed you to download. A working link is not a licence to reuse someone else's work.
FAQ
Good to know before you download.
The fine print, in normal language.
Is this YouTube to MP4 converter free?
Yes. Paste a public link, pick a quality, download the MP4. No account or payment.
Why MP4?
MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio is the most widely compatible format — it plays on virtually every device and imports into every editor.
Can I convert to MP3 instead?
Yes. Switch the format to Audio only (MP3) and the soundtrack is extracted server-side as a 192 kbps MP3, or use the dedicated YouTube to MP3 converter.
Does it work with Shorts?
Yes. Public youtube.com/shorts links convert to MP4 the same way.