Y2Mate YouTube to MP4 Converter

How to download videos with Y2Mate

Copy the link of the YouTube video you want to save.

Search or paste

Type a keyword in the box or paste the YouTube link you want to save.

Press Start

Y2mate reads the video and lists every MP4 and audio option in a few seconds.

Download

Pick MP4 or MP3 and press Download. The file goes straight to your device.

MP4 qualities and file sizes

Rough sizes for a 10-minute video. Fast scenes such as sports or gaming land near the top of each range.

Quality	Resolution	Video codec	10 min ≈
4K	3840 × 2160	VP9 / AV1	600 MB – 1.2 GB
1440p	2560 × 1440	VP9 / AV1	300 – 600 MB
1080p	1920 × 1080	H.264	120 – 250 MB
720p	1280 × 720	H.264	60 – 120 MB
480p	854 × 480	H.264	30 – 60 MB
360p	640 × 360	H.264	20 – 40 MB

All MP4 files carry AAC audio at about 128 kbps.

Why 1080p is the safe choice

YouTube keeps 1080p and lower in H.264, which plays in the Photos app on iPhone, the Gallery on Android, Windows Media Player, QuickTime, smart TVs and every video editor. 1440p and 4K exist only as VP9 or AV1. They look great on a new phone or PC, but older devices, some TVs and the iPhone Photos app may refuse them. If the file must open everywhere, convert YouTube to MP4 at 1080p.

Convert YouTube to MP4 on any device

Copy the link from the YouTube app (Share › Copy link) or the address bar, paste it above and press the button. Choose a quality in the MP4 tab and the download starts. On iPhone use Safari, then open Files › Downloads and Share › Save Video. Android and PC browsers save the MP4 to the Downloads folder.

Need only the sound? Use the YouTube to MP3 converter converter. Want help for a specific phone or computer? See the video downloader guide guide.

Y2mate FAQ

Can Y2Mate convert YouTube to MP4 in 4K?

Yes, when the video was uploaded in 4K. Note that YouTube stores 4K as VP9 or AV1, which some older devices can't play.

Does the MP4 have sound?

Always. Y2Mate joins YouTube's separate video and audio streams into one MP4 file.

Is the MP4 re-encoded?

No. The video and audio streams are copied as YouTube stores them, so the quality is the original.

Why can't I save a 4K MP4 to iPhone Photos?

Photos only takes H.264 or HEVC. Pick 1080p, which is H.264, and Save Video will appear in the Share menu.

Is there a length limit?

Long videos work too, but 1080p files of several hours can be a few GB, so keep the page open until the download finishes.

MP4 files that just play