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2160p · 4320p · HDR

YouTube 4K Downloader

Keep the full resolution the creator uploaded. Save YouTube videos in 4K and 8K, at 60fps and in HDR where available, as a single MP4 with sound.

  • Real 2160p / 4320p
  • 60fps preserved
  • HDR when available
  • No re-encoding
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Please make sure you own or are authorized to use the video content.

What Makes a Download Really 4K

A 4K file is only as good as the stream it came from. YouTube encodes each upload into a ladder of resolutions, and the 2160p and 4320p rungs exist only when the creator uploaded footage at that size. If a video tops out at 1080p on YouTube, no downloader can produce genuine 4K from it — upscaling just makes a bigger file that looks the same.

DownForge.Pro lists the resolutions YouTube really has for the link you paste. When you pick 4K or 8K we download that exact stream and remux it with the best audio track into an MP4. Nothing is transcoded, so frame rate, colour and bitrate stay identical to what YouTube plays.

  • The label in the format list comes from YouTube itself, not from guesswork.
  • 60fps uploads stay at 60fps; we never drop frames to save space.
  • HDR videos keep their HDR metadata, so they need an HDR-capable player and screen to look right.

Resolution and File Size at a Glance

Typical sizes per minute of video. Fast motion, 60fps and HDR sit at the top of each range.

QualityPixelsApprox. size / minuteGood for
720p1280×72010–20 MBPhones, quick sharing
1080p1920×108020–40 MBLaptops, most TVs
1440p2560×144050–90 MBLarge monitors, cropping in edits
4K3840×2160100–200 MB4K TVs, editing and reframing
8K7680×4320250–500 MBArchiving, 8K displays

Saving a Video in 4K

  1. 1. Check the source

    Open the video's gear menu on YouTube. If 2160p or 4320p is listed there, it can be downloaded in that quality.

  2. 2. Analyze the link

    Paste the URL above. The results show every resolution with its file size so you can plan storage before downloading.

  3. 3. Choose 4K or 8K

    Pick the top option. Large files are merged on our servers and sent in segments, so a long 4K video won't time out halfway.

Playing 4K Files Smoothly

YouTube's high-resolution streams use modern codecs. Here is what each device needs.

  • Windows

    Install the VP9/AV1 extensions or use VLC.

  • macOS

    IINA or VLC plays VP9 and AV1 without extra setup.

  • Editing

    Premiere and DaVinci Resolve import the MP4 directly.

  • HDR

    Needs an HDR screen; otherwise colours look flat.

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YouTube 4K Download Questions

Why don't I see a 4K option for my video?

The uploader didn't provide 4K footage, or YouTube is still processing the high-resolution versions. Fresh uploads often show 4K a few hours after they go live — try again later.

Do I need Pro for 4K?

Yes. 4K and 8K downloads are included with Pro membership.

Can I download 8K YouTube videos?

Yes, whenever YouTube offers a 4320p version. Expect several hundred megabytes per minute, so make sure you have the disk space.

Will the 4K file have sound?

Yes. YouTube keeps 4K video and audio in separate streams; we merge them into one MP4 before the download starts.

Does downloading reduce the quality?

No. The streams are copied as-is into the MP4 container, so bitrate, frame rate and colour are unchanged.

My 4K file stutters in the default player. Why?

Most YouTube 4K streams are VP9 or AV1. Older players decode them in software and struggle. VLC, IINA or the codec extensions for Windows fix this.

Can I get 4K from a playlist in one go?

Playlist batch downloads run in the DownForge desktop app, where you can set one target quality for every video in the list. The web tool handles one video per link.

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