How to Convert YouTube Videos for an MP4 Player
Converting YouTube videos to MP4 format is easy now that YouTube is encoding videos in high definition. There are several websites which allow the user to download the raw MP4 video files for any YouTube video. Input the YouTube video address into the search box and a variety of download formats including MP4, will be available. Once downloaded, transfer the videos to your MP4 player as you would any other video file.
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KeepVid
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Copy the address for the YouTube video you wish to convert to MP4.
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Navigate to KeepVid.
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Paste the copied address into the search box and click “Download.” You may need to click “Run” when prompted to allow Java.
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Choose from the available resolution options and click “Download MP4.” The available resolutions are high quality for portable devices and high definition for large screens.
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Navigate to the folder you wish to save the file on your computer and click “Save.”
SaveTube
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Copy the address for the YouTube video you wish to convert to MP4.
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Navigate to SaveTube.
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Paste the copied address into the search box and click “Go.” SaveTube relies on Java to extract the video files so click “Run” if prompted to allow Java.
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Review the available resolution options and click “Download MP4” for the file you prefer. Many YouTube videos are available in high quality for portable devices and high definition for large screens so choose based on which device you intend to view the YouTube video on.
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Select a folder to save the file to and click “Save.”
Video Downloader
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Copy the address for the YouTube video you wish to convert to MP4.
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Navigate to Video Downloader.
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Paste the copied address into the search box and click “Go.” You may be prompted to allow a Java control to run. Click “Run” to continue.
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Click “Download ready - click here for links” to review the available download files.
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Click “Download MP4” for the resolution you prefer. On most videos, you can choose between high definition, which is intended for computers and other large screens, and high quality, which is intended for portable devices with smaller screens.
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Specify the location you wish to save the video file and click “Save”.
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