SaveTube - YouTube to MP4 Downloader in HD
Paste a YouTube link, see every size from 144p to 1080p and save the MP4.
Only this video will be saved, not the playlist.
Only this quality is available for this video.
(opens in a new tab)If it starts playing, open the browser menu (⋮ or Share) and choose Download.
- 144p to 1080p
- Size shown first
- Works with Shorts
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Download YouTube videos as MP4
SaveTube saves YouTube videos as MP4 files, the format that every phone, tablet, computer and TV can play. Paste a link and the slider shows each quality the video offers, from 144p up to 1080p Full HD, with the file size under every stop.
720p is selected for you because it looks sharp on a phone and keeps the file reasonable. Slide up for Full HD or down to save data, then tap Download.
How to save a YouTube video as MP4
Copy the link
Tap Share and then Copy link in the YouTube app, or copy the address on a computer.
Slide to a resolution
Paste the link, keep 720p or move the slider. The size of each quality is shown under it.
Download the MP4
Tap Download. The video opens in a new tab, where you can save it.
Which resolution is right for you?
- 1080pFull HD. The sharpest option here, made for TVs, monitors and laptops.
- 720pHD. Clear on phones and tablets, with a much smaller file than 1080p.
- 480pStandard quality that still looks fine on a phone screen.
- 360pA light file that saves mobile data.
- 240pFor very slow connections or when space is tight.
- 144pThe smallest file, good enough to follow a talk or a tutorial.
File sizes depend on the video. Sometimes 360p is even bigger than 480p, which is why the slider shows the real size of each quality.
Shorts, long videos and playlists
Shorts
Shorts links work like normal links. You see the vertical preview, and the qualities follow the short's own resolution.
Long videos
Hour-long videos are fine. At 1080p they can take up several gigabytes, so check the size on the slider and choose a lower quality if you are on mobile data or short on space.
Playlists
A link that contains a playlist saves only the video it points to. To save more videos, paste their links one by one.
MP4 questions
What is the best quality for a phone?
For most phones 720p is the sweet spot: it looks sharp on the screen and the file stays small enough to keep on your device. Choose 1080p for a tablet or a TV, or 360p to save data.
Why is 1080p missing for some videos?
SaveTube only shows the qualities that the uploader made available. If a video was uploaded in 720p or lower, there is no 1080p version to save, so the slider stops at the highest quality that exists.
Why does the video open in a new tab?
The Download button opens the MP4 file directly, so your browser may start playing it. To keep it, use the browser's download option: the ⋮ menu in Chrome, Download Linked File in Safari or Save link as on a computer.
How long does the download take?
There is no waiting for a conversion: the file is ready as soon as the qualities appear. How long saving takes depends on the file size and your connection, so a 1080p copy of a long video takes the longest.
Can I download YouTube Shorts as MP4?
Yes. Paste the Shorts link and SaveTube shows a vertical preview with the available qualities. Pick one and tap Download, just as you would for a normal video.
Can I download a whole playlist?
No. SaveTube saves one video at a time. If you paste a link from a playlist, only the video in that link is saved. Paste the other links one after another to save more.