How to download and convert online videos to MP4 format?

How to download and convert online videos to MP4 format?

In our daily life, we often encounter situations where we need to save or share online videos. However, directly downloading videos from web pages may not be easy as most websites encrypt and protect the videos. Furthermore, even if the download is successful, the video format may not meet the requirements. Therefore, we need to find the right tool to help us download and convert video formats. This article will introduce a simple and effective method to download and convert videos using VLC media player.

First, we need to visit the official website of VLC media player and download the installer. Open the browser, enter "https://www.videolan.org/vlc/" in the address bar, and then click to enter the official page of VLC. Find the version that suits your computer operating system and click to download. After the download is complete, run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Next, we start downloading and converting the video. Taking YouTube as an example, suppose we want to download a video with the video link "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ". First, open VLC media player. Select the Media option in the player's menu bar, then select Stream.

In the pop-up window, paste the video link you copied earlier into the URL/Filename box. Keep other settings unchanged and click "Next". Next, we need to choose the output settings. In the "Destination" area, click the "Add" button and select the save location in the new window. In the Codec area, select File as the target and MP4 MPEG-4 as the format from the drop-down menu. Click "Next" to continue.

Finally, click the "Stream" button to start the downloading and conversion process. The video will be downloaded and automatically converted to MP4 format. After the download is completed, you can find the converted video files in the specified folder.

In addition to VLC media player, there are some online video download tools that can meet your needs. For example, "SaveFrom.net" is a very popular online video download website that supports multiple video platforms and formats. Just copy the video link, paste it into the site's search box, select the resolution and format you want, and hit the "Download" button.

It is important to note that when using these tools, please ensure that you comply with the terms of use and copyright regulations of the relevant website. Some videos may be protected by copyright and may not be downloaded and distributed without permission. Only by following laws and regulations and using these tools reasonably and legally can you better enjoy the convenience brought by the Internet.

In conclusion, through the above methods, we can easily download and convert online videos to MP4 format. Whether using VLC media player or online video download tool, it can help us achieve this purpose. I hope this article will be helpful to you and make it easier for you to process video files.