Are YouTube to MP4 converters legal and safe? Top 5 alternatives

DOWNLOADING YouTube videos onto MP4 devices is a great way to immortalise a clip or watch it when you don’t have WiFi.

But it’s not without its hang-ups.

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Is YouTube to MP4 legal in the UK?

No, it is not illegal.

There are no laws that prohibit downloading videos from YouTube or any other platform – so long as it is just for your personal use.

If you republish a copyrighted video as your own, you could be liable to action by the copyright owner.

In these cases, a copyright infringement offence can warrant a fine of up to £50,000 in the UK – and even a six-month jail term.

Is it safe to convert YouTube to MP4 online?

Some of the YouTube to MP4 converter sites you’ll find online are safe.

But it can be tricky to know if you’ve got a dodgy copycat site on your hands.

Malware can sometimes be hiding in YouTube to MP4 converter sites, in hopes you will unknowingly click a button that downloads nasty software.

Experts at Tech Radar previously reviewed a handful of sites, and found that 4K Video Downloader, Free YouTube to MP3 Converter and Any Video Converter Free were the two most trustworthy.

Top 5 alternatives to download music safely and legally

1. Spotify
2. Apple Music
3. YouTube Music
4. Amazon Music
5. Napster

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