How to Download YouTube Videos to MP4 on Windows
To download a YouTube video as an MP4 on Windows, open Chalao Media Player, paste the YouTube URL into the Downloads tab, make sure MP4 is selected, and click Download. The video saves to your chosen folder in original quality.
Quick answer
Chalao downloads YouTube videos as MP4 in 4 steps: open Downloads tab → paste URL → select MP4 → click Download. No browser extensions, no ads, no account required. Free on Windows 10 and 11.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open Chalao and click Downloads in the left sidebar.
- Copy the YouTube video URL from your browser address bar and paste it into the URL field. Click Go. Chalao fetches the video title and thumbnail.
- Confirm MP4 is selected as the format. MP4 is the default; if you want audio only, switch to MP3 instead.
- Click Download. The MP4 file saves to your chosen download folder. Click Open to jump straight to it.
What you need
- A Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC (64-bit)
- Chalao Media Player installed (free, 206 MB)
- The URL of the YouTube video you want to download
- About 50 MB of free disk space per 10 minutes of HD video
Video quality and format
Chalao downloads YouTube videos at the highest quality the source provides, typically up to 1080p HD or 4K when available. The downloaded file is a standard MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio, playable on every device — Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, smart TVs, game consoles.
If you want audio only, switch the format toggle from MP4 to MP3 before clicking Download. The audio is saved as a 192 kbps MP3 file in a separate MP3 subfolder.
Other sites Chalao supports
Chalao is powered by yt-dlp, which supports over 1,000 video sites. Besides YouTube, you can download from Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitter / X, Reddit, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, SoundCloud, and many more. Paste any supported URL and Chalao handles it the same way.
Frequently asked questions
Is it legal to download YouTube videos to MP4?
Downloading YouTube videos is allowed for content you own, content under Creative Commons licenses, and YouTube's official offline feature. For copyrighted content, downloading may violate YouTube's Terms of Service. Always respect copyright and the rules of the source site.
What video quality does Chalao download?
Chalao downloads the best available quality the source offers, typically up to 1080p or 4K for videos that support it. The MP4 file is saved with original audio and video quality.
Does Chalao work for other sites besides YouTube?
Yes. Chalao uses the yt-dlp engine, which supports over 1,000 sites including Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitter, Reddit, TikTok, and many more.
Where are the downloaded MP4 files saved?
By default, downloads are saved to a folder you choose, with MP4 files organized into an MP4 subfolder automatically. You can change the download location from the Downloads tab and click Open to jump straight to the folder.
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