Convert a YouTube Video to MP4
Paste a YouTube link into the tool above and ScreenApp imports the video. Once the import finishes, open it in your library and download the file as an MP4.
There is no browser extension or desktop install involved. The page runs over HTTPS, and YouTube link imports do not count against the upload limit.
What you get:
- ScreenApp accepts YouTube, Vimeo and direct media links
- no watermark on any recording or export
- Downloading the processed MP4 is a paid-plan feature, starting at $19 a month billed annually
- Works in any browser, on any operating system
How to Convert YouTube to MP4
- Copy the video link from the YouTube address bar or the share menu.
- Paste the link into the tool above and start the import. ScreenApp fetches the video and adds it to your library.
- Download the MP4 once processing finishes. This step needs a Pro plan at $19 a month billed annually; importing and previewing the video does not.
How long the import and processing takes depends on the length of the video and the load on the service at the time, so there is no fixed time to promise here.
YouTube to MP4 Converter vs Other Apps
| Feature | ScreenApp | ClipGrab | 4K Video Downloader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser or install | Browser only | Desktop install (Windows, Mac, and Linux) | Desktop install |
| Cost | Import free, MP4 download on a paid plan ($19/month annual) | free | $15/year (Lite tier) |
| Sites supported | YouTube, Vimeo and direct media links | YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and many other online video sites | YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, SoundCloud, Bilibili, Flickr, Facebook, Dailymotion, Naver TV and Tumblr |
| Max resolution stated | Not stated | Not stated | 8K |
Sources, checked 2026-09-12: ScreenApp pricing, clipgrab.org, 4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader
How they compare:
- vs ClipGrab: ClipGrab is a free, open-source download tool for Windows, Mac, and Linux that covers YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and many other online video sites. It needs an install; this tool runs in a browser tab, but downloading the finished MP4 needs a paid ScreenApp plan.
- vs 4K Video Downloader: 4K Video Downloader is a desktop install that reaches 8K and covers YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, SoundCloud, Bilibili, Flickr, Facebook, Dailymotion, Naver TV and Tumblr, with a Lite tier at $15 a year. It is the better fit if you need an install-once tool for a wide range of sites; this tool is the browser-based option when you would rather not install anything.
Who Converts YouTube to MP4
Educators saving lectures. University instructors import course sessions and guest seminars so a classroom playback does not depend on the campus network reaching YouTube on the day. Having the MP4 in the library also means the lecture is still there if the original channel later sets the video to private.
Content creators reusing clips. Video essayists and reaction channels import a source video, then work from the MP4 in an editor instead of screen-recording a playing tab.
Researchers archiving talks. Conference recordings and interview footage get cited in papers and reports. Importing the video and downloading the MP4 keeps a reproducible copy even if the uploader takes the original down.
Language learners practicing. People studying a new language import native-speaker interviews and dialogue clips so they can replay the same passage in an offline file instead of relying on YouTube’s player.
