About Y2mateMP4

Y2mateMP4 is a free Windows tool for downloading and converting YouTube and Facebook videos to MP4 format. The tool handles videos up to 4K resolution, supports audio extraction in MP3 and other formats, and includes a built-in video converter that supports over 1,000 format conversions. Unlike browser-based tools that have daily limits, Y2mateMP4 is desktop software with no usage caps.

The tool combines three main capabilities: a YouTube/Facebook video downloader, a video format converter, and a screen recorder. This makes it useful both for saving online videos and for converting existing video files to formats compatible with phones, tablets, game consoles, or smart TVs.

Key Features

How to Use Y2mateMP4

Downloading YouTube Videos

1. Copy the YouTube URL. On YouTube, click "Share" below the video, then "Copy link." On mobile, tap Share → Copy link.
2. Open Y2mateMP4. Launch the desktop app on your Windows or Mac computer.
3. Paste the URL. Paste the YouTube link into the URL input field.
4. Choose format and quality. Select MP4 for video (and resolution: 1080p, 720p, etc.) or MP3 for audio-only (and bitrate: 320 kbps for highest quality).
5. Click Convert. The download and conversion typically takes 5-30 seconds depending on video length and your internet speed.
6. Locate your file. Downloaded files save to your designated download folder. You can change this in Preferences → Location.

Converting Existing Video Files

1. Open the Convert tab. Click "Convert" in the main menu.
2. Add files. Click "Add Files" and select one or more videos from your computer.
3. Choose output format. Click the format dropdown — choose MP4, MP3, MOV, AVI, or any other supported format.
4. Optional: Edit videos. Use the trim, crop, or filter tools before converting if needed.
5. Click Convert All. Process all queued videos. Enable High Speed Conversion to use GPU acceleration.
6. Find converted files. Open the Converted tab to see results, or click the folder icon to open the output directory.

Supported Video Resolutions

MP3 Audio Quality Options

For audio extraction, Y2mateMP4 offers multiple bitrate options:

System Requirements

Y2mateMP4 vs Browser-Based Tools

Honest comparison of when desktop software like Y2mateMP4 is better than browser-based alternatives:

Common Use Cases

Saving YouTube Videos for Offline Viewing

The most common use — downloading videos to watch later without internet. Useful for travel, commutes, or areas with unreliable connectivity. Save to your phone or tablet for offline playback.

Extracting Audio from Music Videos

Save just the audio track from YouTube music videos as MP3. Use 320 kbps for highest quality. Note: this is for personal listening only — redistributing copyrighted audio is illegal.

Converting Videos for Specific Devices

The device presets handle compatibility automatically. If you want to play a video on an iPhone, iPad, or older smart TV, choose the device preset and Y2mateMP4 sets the right format, codec, and resolution.

Recording Streaming Content

For content that can't be directly downloaded (some streaming services, live broadcasts, webinars), the screen recorder captures your screen and audio. Save as MP4 for later viewing.

Backing Up Your Own Content

If you've uploaded videos to YouTube but lost the original files, Y2mateMP4 can download your own uploads. Some quality is lost (YouTube re-encodes uploads), but it's better than nothing.

Common Issues and Solutions

"Video unavailable" error

Some YouTube videos can't be downloaded due to region restrictions, age verification, or copyright protection by the uploader. Try a different video or check if the original is still available on YouTube. Y2mateMP4 occasionally needs updates when YouTube changes its internal video formats.

1080p download has no audio

YouTube serves video and audio as separate files at 1080p+. Y2mateMP4 normally merges these automatically. If you get silent video, try downloading at 720p instead, or use the "Convert" function to merge an audio file separately.

Conversion is slower than expected

Enable GPU Acceleration in Preferences → Convert. This requires an NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel GPU with current drivers. Conversion can be 2-6x faster with GPU acceleration vs CPU-only.

Output file is much larger than expected

Higher resolutions and bitrates produce larger files. For mobile use, 720p MP4 at standard bitrate is usually sufficient. Use the Compress option to reduce file size at the cost of some quality.

Legal Considerations

Y2mateMP4 Alternatives

Y2mateMP4 is one of many YouTube downloaders. If it doesn't work for a specific need, alternatives include:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Y2mateMP4?

Y2mateMP4 is a free YouTube video downloader for Windows that saves YouTube and Facebook videos as MP4 files. It supports HD, 1080p Full HD, and 4K resolutions, plus audio extraction to MP3, M4A, and AAC formats.

Is Y2mateMP4 free?

Yes, Y2mateMP4 is freeware. The core downloading and conversion features are completely free with no time limits. Some advanced features may be available in a paid version.

What video resolutions does Y2mateMP4 support?

1080p Full HD, 720p HD, 480p, 360p, 240p, and 144p MP4 output. For higher resolutions like 1440p or 2160p (4K), the source YouTube video must be available in those resolutions.

What audio formats can Y2mateMP4 export?

MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG, WMA, FLAC, and WAV. For MP3 specifically, available bitrates include 128, 192, 256, and 320 kbps.

Does Y2mateMP4 work on Mac?

Yes. A separate Mac version is available for OS X 10.5+ with minimum 1GHz Intel processor, 100 MB free disk space, and 512MB RAM.

Is it legal to download YouTube videos with Y2mateMP4?

Downloading public domain or Creative Commons content is generally legal. Downloading copyrighted content without permission technically violates YouTube's Terms of Service. YouTube Premium offers legal offline downloads.

Why use Y2mateMP4 instead of online converters?

Three main reasons: no upload required (faster, more private), no daily download limits like browser tools impose, and batch processing for multiple videos overnight.

Can Y2mateMP4 download from sites other than YouTube?

Yes. Y2mateMP4 supports Facebook, Vimeo, SoundCloud, VK, and other major video hosting sites. For unsupported sites, the screen recorder feature can capture content.

Software Information

Software entry last updated: April 25, 2026.