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Stonety
Brass Contributor
May 19, 2026

Need help for Youtube MP4 conversion from my Windows 11 PC

Is it still possible? I'm a regular YouTube viewer and I often come across videos I'd like to save offline for personal use, such as tutorials, lectures, and travel guides. I'm running Windows 11 on ...
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WarrenBuff
Iron Contributor
May 19, 2026

Some of the smart TVs is able to record the clips when playing from the youtube app. You can take advantage of this trick for solving your problems.

How this youtube mp4 converter works:

1. Plug your USB drive into the USB port on the back or side of your TV.

2. Open the YouTube app on your Smart TV and find the video you want to capture.

3. Access your TV's recording function — on most Samsung TVs this is done by pressing the Record button on the remote, or going to Settings → Broadcasting → Record. On LG, look for the REC button.

4. Play the video in fullscreen and let it record in real time until it finishes.

5. Stop the recording and safely eject the USB drive.

Downsides to be aware of:

It records in real time, so a 1-hour video takes 1 hour to capture.

Some Smart TVs only allow USB recording for live TV broadcasts, not streaming apps — so this may not work on all TV models.

Video quality depends on your screen resolution and TV output settings.

The YouTube app on some TVs may detect and block screen recording attempts.