No one can deny that YouTube is one of the best platforms out there. This video sharing platform has become a hub for both content creators and content lovers. A lot of people use YouTube to listen to old and new music. The chances are that you have your very own playlist on the site as well.

However, the fact that YouTube doesn’t let you watch music videos offline is a source of inconvenience for many. Also, many wish to access videos on YouTube without using the application. For those of you who are among such people, you might want to invest in an MP4 video downloader from YouTube.

If you wish to download MP4 from YouTube, there are various software and online options that will allow you to do so. You need to make sure that you know how to download MP4 from YouTube before you decide which downloader to use.

Here are the some of the methods you can employ to learn how to download video from YouTube to MP4 format.

Using DVDFab YouTube Video Downloader

The DVDFab YouTube Video Downloader is one of the many quality tools delivered by DVDFab. It is completely free and, hence, the perfect option for the value-conscious users out there. You can not only use this video downloader to download videos at a quick rate, but you can also use it to watch and search for your favorite videos.

Before you learn how to download video from YouTube to MP4 format using this downloader, you must ensure that you have enough space in your desktop along with the needed compatibility. This software is compatible with Windows 10/7/8.1/8. You will need to have 5 GB of free space in your hard disk along with 2 GB of RAM to use this software.

The YouTube to MP4 downloader is a completely free downloader that allows you to download videos and songs from YouTube freely. With the YouTube downloader, you can search, watch, and download your favorite videos easily and quickly.

The step-by-step process is as follows:

1.       Launch the latest version of DVDFab 10. If you have a previous version, you will have to uninstall and then reinstall the program for the YouTube Video Downloader to function.

2.       You will find a module called “Utilities” at the top of the main page. Click on it, and a dropdown bar will appear. Choose YouTube Video Downloader from it.

3.       Search the video within the downloader under the “Online Video” option. You can also paste the link from YouTube directly.

4.       When you play the video on the downloader, an option of “Download” will appear on the top left corner of the given video. Before clicking on it, select the directory (the place where the video will be saved) by pressing the folder icon at the bottom.

5.       Click on the download button and choose the resolution of your choice.

6.       If you wish to convert the downloaded video, go to the “Download” tab. Opt for the “To Converter” button when the download is complete. Then you can convert it to other formats with DVDFab Video Converter under Converter module.

Using 4K Video Downloader

You can download YouTube videos using the free 4K Video Downloader as well. It is considered to be a quick and easy way to download YouTube videos. The fact that you can customize the downloaded video as well as the settings is a breath of fresh air. You can also download an entire playlist in one go (if it does not have more than 24 songs).

Here is how to download MP4 from YouTube using the 4K Video Downloader.

1.       Install and launch 4K Video Downloader.

2.       Copy the link of the video or playlist you wish to download.

3.       Paste the URL of the given video on the 4K Video Downloader. Do so by clicking on “Paste Link” option on the top corner first.

4.       Decide the quality you want the downloaded video to have as well as its format.

5.       Press the “Download” button.

Using Online Video Converter

Some of you might not wish to install a downloader on your already packed desktop. In this case, you can make use of the Online Video Converter. Now, its speed cannot be compared to DVDFab YouTube Downloader, but it as good as it can get.

The online converter and downloader works on all modern browsers and allows you to download from various online portals, not just YouTube. Unlike other online converters, there is no limit to the number of videos you can convert or download.

The step-by-step process of converting and downloading is as follows:

1.       Use your browser and go to the Online Video Converter official website.

2.       Paste the link of the video that you want to convert and download.

3.       Select the format you wish the video to be converted in. If you want to keep it in MP4, choose the MP4 option.

4.       Press on “Start” and the video will start converting.

5.       After it has been converted, a download link will be provided to you. Click on it to download the converted video

Conclusion

You can use any of these methods to download YouTube videos in MP4 format. The DVDFab YouTube Video Downloader is the best and fastest method of the three. However, the other two also succeed in getting the job done. Choose whichever method you prefer and download away!