How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP4

April 12, 2023 Off By Glespynorson

Sometimes you may want to download a YouTube video and save it as an MP4 file so that you can watch it later on your computer or mobile device without an internet connection. In this article, we will show you how to convert YouTube videos to MP4 using three different methods.

Method 1: Using an youtube converter

  1. Go to a YouTube video that you want to convert to MP4.
  2. Copy the video’s URL from the address bar.
  3. Open a new browser tab and go to an online video converter website, such as “onlinevideoconverter.pro” or “savefrom.”
  4. Paste the video’s URL into the converter’s input box.
  5. Choose “MP4” as the output format.
  6. Click the “Convert” button to start the conversion process.
  7. Once the conversion is complete, click the “Download” button to save the MP4 file to your computer or mobile device.

Method 2: Using VLC Media Player

  1. Download and install VLC Media Player on your computer if you haven’t already done so.
  2. Open VLC Media Player.
  3. Click the “Media” tab in the top menu.
  4. Select “Open Network Stream” from the drop-down menu.
  5. Paste the YouTube video’s URL into the “Please enter a network URL” box.
  6. Click “Play” to start playing the video.
  7. Click the “Tools” tab in the top menu.
  8. Select “Codec Information” from the drop-down menu.
  9. Copy the URL next to “Location.”
  10. Open a new browser tab and paste the copied URL.
  11. Right-click the video and select “Save Video As” to save it as an MP4 file.

Method 3: Using a Browser Extension

  1. Install a browser extension that allows you to download YouTube videos, such as “Video DownloadHelper” for Firefox or “YouTube Video Downloader” for Chrome.
  2. Go to a YouTube video that you want to download.
  3. Click the extension’s icon in your browser’s toolbar.
  4. Choose “MP4” as the output format.
  5. Click “Download” to save the MP4 file to your computer.

That’s it! With these three methods, you can easily convert and download YouTube videos as MP4 files. Remember to only download videos that you have the rights to and be mindful of copyright laws.

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