What Formats and Qualities Does 4Hub Support?

4Hub gives you full control over the download format and quality:

  • MP4 Video: 360p, 480p, 720p HD, 1080p Full HD, 1440p QHD, 2160p 4K (where available)
  • MP3 Audio: 128kbps, 192kbps, 320kbps — ideal for music, podcasts, and lectures
  • WebM: High-efficiency format for smaller file sizes at the same quality

Not all resolutions are available for every video — it depends on what the uploader originally published. 4Hub shows all available options and lets you pick your preferred one.

Step-by-Step: How to Download YouTube Videos with 4Hub

  1. Copy the YouTube video URL. Go to the video on YouTube.com and copy the URL from your browser's address bar, or right-click the video → "Copy video URL".
  2. Open 4Hub's YouTube Downloader at 4hub.app/youtube-downloader/.
  3. Paste the URL into the download box and click the Download button.
  4. Choose your format and quality from the list of available options.
  5. Your file will download directly to your device.

"4Hub supports YouTube Shorts, regular videos, and unlisted videos — if it's public, you can download it."

How to Convert YouTube to MP3

Converting YouTube videos to MP3 is one of the most popular use cases. This is perfect for:

  • Saving music performances, live concerts, and covers for offline listening
  • Extracting podcast episodes uploaded to YouTube
  • Saving educational lectures or language lessons for commuting
  • Grabbing sound effects or ambient audio for creative projects

Simply select "MP3" and your preferred bitrate in step 4 above. The process is identical — 4Hub handles the audio extraction automatically.

Downloading YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts are vertical videos up to 60 seconds — and they download just like regular videos. Copy the Shorts URL (it will look like youtube.com/shorts/VIDEOID), paste it into 4Hub, and save. Shorts are typically available in 1080p vertical resolution.

Why Can't I Download from YouTube Premium?

YouTube Premium's offline feature is locked to the YouTube app and tied to your subscription. 4Hub does not use or bypass any YouTube Premium systems. It fetches the same publicly available video streams that any browser accesses when you watch a video. If a video is publicly accessible without a YouTube account, 4Hub can download it.

Tips for the Fastest YouTube Downloads

  • Use the standard youtube.com URL, not youtu.be shortened links (both work, but the full URL is most reliable).
  • For playlists, download individual video URLs — playlist downloads depend on your connection speed.
  • Choose 1080p as the sweet spot between quality and file size for most use cases.
  • For audio-only needs, 192kbps MP3 is indistinguishable from 320kbps for most listeners.