YouTube MP4 Downloader for the UK

  • 144p to 1080p
  • No account needed
  • Shorts and playlists
  • Works on iPhone

Quick answer

How Do I Download a YouTube Video as MP4?

Written by YTDownloader Editorial TeamReviewed by YTDownloader Editorial TeamPublished Updated

Copy the link of the YouTube video you want, paste it into our YouTube MP4 Downloader, choose a quality up to 1080p, then press Download. The MP4 file saves straight to your iPhone, Android device or PC — free, with no account, sign-up or watermark.

Quick facts
PriceFree, no sign-up needed
Quality144p up to 1080p Full HD
DevicesiPhone, Android and PC
AccountNot required
WatermarkNone

Key takeaways

  • No account or email address needed at any step.
  • Saves straight to your phone's gallery or PC's downloads folder.
  • Works for single videos, YouTube Shorts and full playlists.
  • Only download content you have permission to save, for personal use.

Want to save a YouTube video as MP4 without creating an account or handing over an email address? Our YouTube MP4 Downloader runs entirely in the browser — paste the link, pick a quality, and the file saves directly to your device.

It works the same way on iPhone, Android and PC, so there's nothing extra to install and no personal details collected along the way.

Step by step

Download a YouTube Video as MP4

On iPhone and Android

  1. Open the video in the YouTube app and tap Share > Copy link.
  2. Open your browser and go to our downloader.
  3. Paste the link into the downloader box.
  4. Choose MP4 and a quality up to 1080p.
  5. Tap Download to save it to your gallery.

Why use it

Why Use Our MP4 Downloader

  • No Account Needed

    No sign-up or personal information collected.

  • 100% Free

    No charges to download videos, Shorts or playlists, in Full HD.

  • Fast Downloads

    A lightweight tool built to process links quickly.

  • Any Device, Any Browser

    Works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge, on iPhone, Android or PC.

What you can save

What Can You Download Here?

  • Full-length YouTube videos, from 144p up to 1080p Full HD.

  • YouTube Shorts, saved the same way as a regular video.

  • Entire playlists — lectures, tutorials or music mixes — in one pass.

  • Live-stream recordings, once they're available as a regular video.

Questions

FAQs

No — the tool works without any sign-up or email address.

You can save MP4 video up to 1080p Full HD, when the original upload offers it.

Yes — open the downloader in Safari and download directly to your Photos app or Files.

Yes — paste the Short's link the same way you would a regular video link.

Yes — it's completely free, with no subscription or hidden charges.

Ready to Save Your Video as MP4?

Paste a YouTube link and save it in seconds, up to 1080p.

  • 100% free to use
  • No account needed
  • No watermark

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