YouTube to MP4 Downloader: 144p to 1080p Full HD
Paste a YouTube link, compare resolutions and file sizes side by side, and save the MP4 that fits your screen and storage.
Video (MP4)
Audio (MP3)
The file opens in a new tab. If it starts playing, save it from the browser menu (⋮ then Download) or long-press it and choose Download.
If nothing happens, open this page in Chrome or Safari.
- Up to 1080p
- Sound included
- File size shown
Resolution and Frame Rate in a YouTube MP4
Two numbers shape how a saved video looks: how many pixels each frame has, and how many frames play per second.
Resolution is the label you see in the quality list: 144p, 240p, 360p, 480p, 720p and 1080p. The number counts the horizontal lines of pixels from top to bottom, so 1080p carries 1,080 lines and 720p carries 720. More lines mean finer detail in text, faces and fast-moving edges, and also a larger MP4 file. Our YouTube to MP4 tool tops out at 1080p Full HD; there is no 1440p or 4K option.
Frame rate is a different thing. It describes how smoothly motion plays, typically 24, 30 or 60 frames per second depending on how the creator filmed and uploaded the clip. The quality list here is organized by resolution, not by frame rate, so treat the p number as your main choice and judge smoothness by watching the result.
A practical rule: resolution matters most on large screens and for anything with small on-screen text, such as tutorials, slides or code. On a phone held at arm's length, the gap between neighboring resolutions shrinks quickly, while the file size difference stays very real.
MP4 Quality Options by Pixel Size
Pixel dimensions below are for standard 16:9 widescreen videos; every option includes audio.
| Quality | Pixels (16:9) | File size | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144p | 256 x 144 | Very small | Audio-first clips, tight storage |
| 240p | 426 x 240 | Small | Slow connections, tiny screens |
| 360p | 640 x 360 | Small to medium | Phone viewing, quick sharing |
| 480p | 854 x 480 | Medium | Tablets, offline playlists |
| 720p | 1280 x 720 | Large | Laptops, most phones in HD |
| 1080p | 1920 x 1080 | Largest | Monitors, TVs, editing, text-heavy video |
Vertical Shorts swap the dimensions (for example 1080 x 1920), and videos in other aspect ratios will differ slightly.
720p or 1080p: Which HD Version Fits?
Both are HD, but 1080p packs more than twice as many pixels as 720p, and the file grows to match.
Pick 1080p when the video will end up on a monitor, a TV or in an editing timeline, or when it contains fine detail like code, spreadsheets, subtitles burned into the image or distant scenery. Those extra pixels are what keep small text readable and edges crisp on a big display.
Pick 720p when you mainly watch on a phone or a small laptop, want to keep a long series offline, or are saving over mobile data. On a six-inch screen most people can barely tell the two apart, and the smaller file leaves room for more videos. Not sure? Compare the two file sizes in the list before you tap.
How to Convert YouTube to MP4
Saving an MP4 takes three steps and works the same on a phone or a computer.
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Paste the video link
Copy the link from the YouTube app or browser, including Shorts, youtu.be or mobile links, paste it into the box above and tap the button.
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Compare qualities and sizes
The tool looks the video up live and lists its title, length and every MP4 resolution from 144p to 1080p, each with its file size.
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Open and save the file
Tap a quality to open the MP4 in a new tab; on a phone use the browser menu or a long-press and choose Download, and on a computer right-click and pick Save video as.
YouTube to MP4 Questions
Does every MP4 quality include sound?
Yes. Each video option from 144p up to 1080p is a complete MP4 with audio, so you never need to merge separate tracks. If you only want the soundtrack, the MP3 page is the lighter choice.
Why can't I get 4K or 1440p?
The highest MP4 quality this YouTube video downloader offers is 1080p Full HD. Even if a video was uploaded in 4K, the list stops at 1080p. For most laptops, phones and TVs viewed from a normal distance, 1080p already looks sharp.
Why does the same resolution have different file sizes on different videos?
File size depends on length and on how much is happening on screen. A ten-minute talk with a static background compresses far better than ten minutes of sports or gaming footage at the same resolution. That's why the size is shown next to each option before you tap.
Why are some resolutions missing for a video?
The list only shows what is available for that particular upload. An older clip filmed in standard definition may stop at 480p or 360p, because a higher resolution simply doesn't exist for it.
Will a downloaded MP4 play on my TV or in an editor?
MP4 is one of the most widely supported video formats, so it plays on phones, computers, smart TVs and USB media players, and imports into common editing apps. For editing or big-screen playback, the 1080p version gives you the most detail to work with.
The MP4 started playing instead of downloading. What now?
That is normal, especially on phones. Open the browser menu and choose Download, or long-press the video and pick Download or Save. If you opened the page inside an app like Instagram or TikTok, switch to Chrome or Safari first.
Save Your Next Video in the Right Resolution
Paste a link above, check the pixel size and file size side by side, and keep the MP4 that fits your screen.