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How to Download YouTube Videos as MP4 for Free (720p & 1080p)

By MyDeskMate · Aug 13, 2026 · 6 min read

Download YouTube videos as MP4 for free — 720p and 1080p quality with the MyDeskMate Tools converter

Want to keep a YouTube video for offline viewing — on your phone, laptop, or TV? Converting it to MP4 is the best way. MP4 is the most compatible video format in the world: it plays on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, smart TVs and almost every media player. With the free MyDeskMate Tools YouTube to MP4 converter you can download any video as MP4 in real 720p or 1080p quality — no sign-up, no software, no cost.

How to download a YouTube video as MP4 — step by step

Copy the video link. Open the YouTube video and copy its URL from the address bar (or tap Share → Copy link).
Paste it into MyDeskMate Tools. Go to the converter and paste the link. The video thumbnail, title, channel and duration appear instantly.
Choose MP4. Tap the MP4 Video option, then pick your quality: 360p, 480p, 720p or 1080p.
Press Convert. Wait for the progress bar to reach 100% — a few seconds for short videos, a bit longer for 1080p.
Download. Your MP4 file keeps the original video title, so it's easy to find later.

📹 The video must actually be available in the quality you pick. If a creator uploaded in 720p, no tool can invent 1080p — MyDeskMate Tools always delivers the real quality that exists.

What quality should you choose?

360p — smallest file, fine for quick previews or slow connections.
480p — good balance for phone screens and mobile data.
720p — HD quality, great for everyday viewing.
1080p — full HD, the best choice for monitors and TVs.

Why MP4 instead of WebM or MKV?

MP4 uses the H.264 video codec, which every device and browser understands. WebM and MKV files often refuse to play on iPhones, TVs and older media players. When you download with MyDeskMate Tools you get a clean MP4 that just works everywhere — no converting again later.

Is it legal to download YouTube videos?

Downloading is allowed when you have the uploader's permission, or the content is free to use — Creative Commons, public domain, or your own videos. Always respect copyright and YouTube's terms of service. MyDeskMate Tools is meant for personal, lawful use only.

Why use MyDeskMate Tools instead of an app or extension?

Nothing to install — works in any browser on any device.
No account, no email, no limits — 100% free forever.
True quality — real 720p/1080p output, not a small fake file.
Private — files are processed temporarily and auto-deleted.

🎬 Download YouTube to MP4 — Free