How to download videos and save them in MP4 format?

In daily life, we often need to download videos from the Internet to local devices for easy viewing at any time. Saving videos to MP4 format is one of the most common needs as MP4 is a widely supported video format. This article will detail several effective methods to download and save videos to MP4 format.

First, to download videos, you usually need a specialized video downloading tool. It is recommended to use "VLC Media Player" here. It is not only a powerful media player, but also has the function of downloading videos. VLC media player is completely free and can be downloaded and installed from its official website. After visiting the official website, click on the download page, select the appropriate version according to your operating system, and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.

After the installation is complete, open VLC media player. Click the "Media" option in the menu bar and select "Turn on network streaming." In the pop-up window, enter the URL address of the video you want to download. Make sure Show more options is selected and select Raw input in the Codecs section. Then click the "Play" button. At this point, VLC will start playing the video. However, what we need is downloading rather than playing. Click the "Tools" menu and select "Switch Developer Tools". Find and click the "Capture" tab in the pop-up window, and then click "Start Capturing". At this point, VLC will automatically capture the video stream and display the capture information below. During the capture process, find and right-click the stream of the video, select the "Copy as file" option, then select the save location and file name, and finally click "Save." In this way, the video is downloaded and saved in MP4 format.

In addition to using VLC media player, you can also try some other professional video download websites or software, such as "4K Video Downloader". This software supports downloading videos from mainstream video platforms such as YouTube, and can convert videos into various formats, including MP4. The operation of 4K Video Downloader is very simple, just run the software, then paste the video link into the software interface, click Just download it. This software provides Windows, Mac and Linux versions. Users can choose the appropriate version to download according to their operating system.

It should be noted that when downloading videos, you should abide by relevant laws and regulations and respect the copyright of the original author. Before downloading, it is best to confirm whether the video is allowed to be downloaded or shared.

To sum up, through the above methods, we can easily download and save videos on the Internet to MP4 format. Whether using VLC media player or 4K Video Downloader, it can help us complete this task efficiently. I hope the methods introduced in this article can be helpful to you and allow you to enjoy online videos more conveniently.