High-definition video downloads. 720p, 1080p, and 4K alternatives for 2026.
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YT2MP4 was a YouTube to MP4 video downloader. It let users convert YouTube videos to MP4 format at various resolutions, with a focus on HD video downloads (720p and above). The service has become unreliable, but the alternatives below provide the same MP4 download functionality with active maintenance.
Our YouTube to MP4 video downloader. Supports HD downloads up to 1080p with proper audio merging. Free, no signup, no ads.
Open Ytmp4 →One of the oldest video downloaders. Reliable HD support, works with multiple video sites beyond YouTube.
See guide →Multiple resolution options, HD video support, MP3 conversion built in. Multiple mirrors keep it accessible.
See review →Desktop tool. Free tier limited to 30 downloads/day, but supports actual 4K and 8K video. Best for genuine high-resolution needs.
See guide →Open-source command-line tool. Highest quality possible, no daily limits, free forever. Best long-term solution.
See guide →| Resolution | Common Name | File Size (10 min) | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360p | SD | ~50 MB | Mobile, slow internet |
| 480p | SD+ | ~100 MB | Older devices |
| 720p | HD | ~200 MB | Most use cases |
| 1080p | Full HD | ~400 MB | Standard for modern viewing |
| 1440p | 2K / QHD | ~800 MB | Large monitors |
| 2160p | 4K UHD | ~1.5 GB | 4K TVs, archival quality |
| 4320p | 8K | ~3 GB+ | Rare; future-proofing |
YT2MP4 was a YouTube to MP4 video downloader tool with various resolution options. The original service is no longer reliable. The alternatives above offer the same MP4 download functionality.
It depends on the source video. Most modern uploads are 1080p, with 4K (2160p) for some channels. Some go up to 8K. The downloader you use needs to support these resolutions — many free tools cap at 720p or 1080p.
YouTube serves video and audio in separate files for 1080p and above. The downloader needs to merge them. Some tools fail at this, resulting in silent video. Use a tool that explicitly handles merging.
Yes, but most browser-based free tools cap at 1080p. For 4K, use desktop tools like YT-DLP (free, open source) or 4K Video Downloader (free tier 30/day). Browser-based tools promising 4K free are usually downsampling.
Last updated: April 25, 2026.