With so many videos available on YouTube nowadays, there comes a time when you want to download and convert a video from YouTube to MP4. The MP4 format is the most popular video format that is supported by all modern devices including iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS devices.

While YouTube doesn't provide an option to download videos in any format, there are different methods to save YouTube videos with ease. One such method is to use our desktop downloader called SnapDownloader. SnapDownloader is a universal video downloader that works on Windows and macOS and allows users to download videos from more than 900 websites such as YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

SnapDownloader comes packed with a lot of essential features such as:

  • Unlimited downloads and conversions
  • Convert videos to MP4 or MP3
  • Download YouTube playlists and channels
  • Download VR videos from YouTube
  • Batch downloads
  • High-speed download and conversion
  • Save videos in 8K/4K/UHD/HD qualities

In this article, we'll show you how to convert YouTube videos to MP4 using SnapDownloader.

Convert YouTube Videos to MP4 with SnapDownloader

Step 1: Download and install SnapDownloader for free. It is compatible with both Windows and macOS.

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Step 2: Go to YouTube and open the video which you wish to download. Now copy its link from the URL bar of your browser.

Step 3: Open SnapDownloader and paste the link into the search bar.

Step 4: SnapDownloader displays a list of all the available qualities for that video. Select a video quality that you want, then select MP4 as the output format.

Step 5: Click the Download button. SnapDownloader begins downloading the video and you can view its progress by going to Downloads > Downloading.

The download file is saved to the folder that is set in Settings. If you wish to change this, you can do so from the Settings tab.

Once the video is downloaded, you can watch it using any of your preferred video players as well as send it to any of your devices such as an iPhone or an Android device.

SnapDownloader FAQ

Which websites are supported by SnapDownloader?

SnapDownloader officially supports more than 900 websites including many of the popular video platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, Coub, TikTok, Facebook, LiveLeak, and Twitter.

Where are the downloads saved?

Downloads are automatically saved to the folder that you selected. To view which folder it is, you can go to the Settings tab in the app.

What video qualities can I convert to?

With YouTube, SnapDwnlaoder can download videos up to 8K quality.

Can I download YouTube playlists as well?

Yes, SnapDownloader can download videos from YouTube playlists as well as channels and VR videos.

Which platforms does SnapDownloader work on?

SnapDownloader supports Windows 7/8/10 and Mac OS X 10.10 and higher.

The Bottom Line

It's quite easy to download videos from YouTube and convert them to MP4. With so many tools available today, you can easily save your favorite YouTube videos and watch them in offline mode from any device, whether it be an iOS, Android, Windows, or macOS device.

While you're here, you might also want to check our list of the best YouTube to MP4 converters.