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Convert YouTube Videos to MP4 with SYC

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Downloading YouTube videos to MP4 is a great and useful feature, especially when you're watching them on supported devices.

Everywhere you look online, MP4 is the format that many devices support. However, it's tough to find a video format that is truly device-friendly since you’ll be hit with MKVs, AVIs, and other formats that can make your head spin.

It can even be a bummer when you find that some of the other formats aren't supported by the devices you use, such as an iPhone.

But the MP4 format has brought a new kind of compatibility: You can finally watch something that normally would never work in MKV, and it now functions fully in MP4.

It gets even more exciting when you find out that YouTube videos can now be downloaded in Apple-compatible MP4 and sent directly to your device, bypassing the PC! 

How To Download YouTube Videos To MP4

Caring about Mac and iOS users and their comfort, the young and enthusiastic team of developers named Softorino created their unique piece of software – the easiest YT downloader. Its name is Softorino YouTube Converter.

Step 1. Download the Softorino YouTube Converter

To start your awesome journey with this spectacular downloader, you’ll need to get the Softorino YouTube Converter.  The download is free, and you'll get a 24-hour free trial. The set-up package will be saved to your Mac computer a few moments after you click the button.

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Now launch the downloaded file and unpack it. Then, simply go through the quick installation process. Once this is done, move to step two for the YouTube video download.

Step 2. Launch the app & connect your Apple Device

When everything’s looking all good, launch the downloader and connect your Apple Device. You will see the app’s window. It is going to look like the screenshot below:

Yt to Mp4 Step 1

You can do it in 2 ways: wired or wireless. For wired, you can use the USB cable that comes with your device to connect it to your computer. For wireless, you can make sure that your device and computer are connected to the same network so that when you’re ready to transfer MP4 videos, your Apple Device is ready.

With SYC you can even establish an automatic Wi-Fi connection by going into Preferences > Wi-Fi and selecting your device. Easy, right?

Once you’ve done this, proceed to step 3. Continue reading, and be ready to see something unexpectedly cool—and totally simple!

Step 3. Search for a video, add it to the queue, & pick your quality

Your next step is to search for a video that you want to convert YouTube to MP4. One way to do this is to check for it in a web browser and copy the URL. Don’t worry—you won’t need to do any extra work because SYC will automatically detect this and paste it into its system for you.

Are you not in the mood to switch between apps? Use the built-in browser included with the app to search for the video you’d like to download as MP4.

Yt to Mp4 Step 3

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It might not be obvious, but SYC lets you add multiple videos to the queue. This means if you’re in the mood for an MP4 marathon from YouTube, add the videos you’d like to download for your chosen device and watch to your heart’s content! 

Don’t worry – the quantity doesn’t make the quality worse. Your next task is really simple. You need to choose the quality of the file and specify where you want to save it (your iPhone, iPad, or computer).

Step 4. Transfer it to your device and watch!

Yt to Mp4 Step 4

Have you noticed the progress bar? It shows you how the videos are being processed and when the conversion will be over.

When the conversion is complete, all the videos are downloaded to your Apple gadget. No more browser extensions and difficult converters are needed.

Your downloaded video is in the standard Apple player's playlist. The file is there, waiting for you to watch it offline at any moment.

Yt to Mp4 Step Final

No more spending hours staring at your Mac or PC monitor to save your favorite YouTube videos. With Softorino YouTube Converter, you can effortlessly download and watch them offline at your convenience.

This tool is incredibly easy to use: copy the video link and click the ‘Download’ button. That’s all it takes!

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Wrapping up

Converting YouTube to MP4 on Mac or Windows is no longer a challenge. Softorino YouTube Converter transforms your experience, offering new and unique possibilities for using your iOS Devices.

One of the best features of this tool is that it doesn’t require iTunes to sync. You can download YouTube content directly to your favorite devices without any hassle.

Softorino YouTube Converter works seamlessly on Mac and Windows. It supports many Apple devices, including iPhone, iPod, and iPad, making it the perfect solution for all your YouTube to MP4 conversion needs.

Natalie Polly
Josh Brown
CEO, Softorino
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