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Download a YouTube Video as MP4
Paste a link from YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and most other public video links (Twitch, Loom, Dropbox, Google Drive, Pinterest, X, Threads, Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili) through a generic importer into ScreenApp. It imports the video, transcribes the audio, and writes AI notes. Once the import finishes, download the video as an MP4 file.
ScreenApp imports up to 4K, matching the source resolution, so a 4K source video downloads as a 4K file. There’s no resolution picker: you get back what the source video already is, so check the source video’s own resolution if 4K matters. Downloading the processed file needs a paid plan; the free plan doesn’t include downloads. See pricing for the current plans.
What you get:
- The video, downloaded as MP4, with no watermark on any recording or export
- A transcript with speaker labels and timestamps, in 99 languages
- AI notes: a summary and the main points from the video
- Import links from YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and most other public video links (Twitch, Loom, Dropbox, Google Drive, Pinterest, X, Threads, Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili) through a generic importer, one at a time
How to Download a YouTube Video
- Paste the link: Copy the YouTube URL and paste it into ScreenApp. Private or region-locked videos won’t import; download and re-upload those as a file instead.
- Let it process: ScreenApp imports the video and transcribes the audio. This takes a few minutes depending on the video’s length.
- Download the file: Once processing finishes, download the video as MP4 from your account. This step needs a paid plan.
Transcript accuracy depends on the audio in the source video. See how we measure accuracy.
YouTube 4K Downloader vs Other Downloaders
| ScreenApp | 4K Video Downloader+ | yt-dlp | SnapDownloader | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $19/month (Pro, billed annually) | $15/year (Lite) | Free | $7.99/month |
| Sites supported | YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and most other public video links (Twitch, Loom, Dropbox, Google Drive, Pinterest, X, Threads, Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili) through a generic importer | YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, SoundCloud, Bilibili, Flickr, Facebook, Dailymotion, Naver TV and Tumblr | thousands of sites | 900+ |
| Transcript with the download | Included | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Sources, checked 2026-09-13: github.com/screenappai/screenapp-new/blob/main/apps/web/src/lib/import-platform.ts, screenapp.io/pricing, 4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader, github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp, snapdownloader.com/buy, snapdownloader.com
- vs 4K Video Downloader+: it’s a desktop app at $15/year on the Lite tier, covering YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, SoundCloud, Bilibili, Flickr, Facebook, Dailymotion, Naver TV and Tumblr, and states a maximum of 8K. ScreenApp runs in the browser with no install, and adds a transcript and AI notes to the download.
- vs yt-dlp: yt-dlp is Free and open source, covering thousands of sites from the command line. It has no interface and no transcript. ScreenApp is a paste-and-click flow that also transcribes the video.
- vs SnapDownloader: SnapDownloader is $7.99/month, or $39.99 as a one-time lifetime purchase, covering 900+ sites, with a 48-hour free trial. ScreenApp doesn’t offer a lifetime license.
For audio only, use the YouTube to MP3 converter or extract audio from videos. To change the video’s format after downloading, try the video converter.
Who Downloads YouTube Videos
Researchers and students save reference clips to a folder they can revisit, instead of relying on the video staying up on YouTube. The transcript makes the clip searchable later.
Content creators paste a link to pull a clip for a reaction video or a highlight reel, then use the transcript to write captions or show notes without re-watching the whole thing.
Trainers and educators archive webinars and course recordings for later playback, along with the AI notes ScreenApp writes from the transcript.
Journalists and researchers keep a local copy of a source video that might be taken down, plus a transcript they can quote from with a timestamp.
FAQ
Is the YouTube 4K downloader free?
Importing and transcribing a video is available on the free plan, but downloading the processed file needs a paid plan. See pricing for current plans.
Does ScreenApp download YouTube videos in 4K?
Yes. ScreenApp imports up to 4K, matching the source resolution, so if the source video is 4K, the downloaded MP4 is 4K too. There’s no resolution picker, so check the source video’s own quality first: a lower-resolution source stays lower-resolution.
Do the downloads have a watermark?
No. ScreenApp has no watermark on any recording or export.
Which sites besides YouTube can I download from?
YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and most other public video links (Twitch, Loom, Dropbox, Google Drive, Pinterest, X, Threads, Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili) through a generic importer. Paste one link at a time.
Can I download a whole playlist or channel?
No. ScreenApp imports one link at a time. For batch or channel downloads, a command-line tool like yt-dlp is a better fit.
Do I get a transcript with the download?
Yes. Every import is transcribed in 99 languages, with speaker labels and timestamps, and ScreenApp writes AI notes summarizing the video alongside the downloadable file.
What format does the download save as?
The video downloads as an MP4 file. There’s no option to choose a different container format.
Can I download a private YouTube video?
No. The importer only works on public or unlisted links. Download a private video through YouTube’s own tools first, then upload the file to ScreenApp.
