YouTube itself does not allow you to download movies for offline viewing. Of course, it wouldn’t be a problem for YouTube to enable this feature, but if a lot of people start downloading videos instead of watching online, this will prevent ads from showing. And then it will significantly reduce YouTube’s profits.
We do not always have access to the internet, so it is impossible to watch movies directly on YouTube, so in this and many other cases the best solution is to save the selected movie to disk to be able to watch also without access to the internet or on the phone, where Internet transfer is often limited.
Here you will find all the ways I know how to download YouTube videos.
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Programs to download from YouTube
Programs for downloading from YouTube are one of the best methods for downloading video files, not only from YouTube, but also from many other websites. When using these types of programs, it is usually enough to paste only the URL of the selected video, and then select the quality in which it will be downloaded. Here you will find the three best applications in my opinion that you can use for this purpose.
YTD Video Downloader
YTD Video Downloader is by far the most downloaded application for downloading video files not only from YouTube. It is also possible to download from over 60 other websites with short video files, among others from Facebook, DailyMotion, Google Video, Bing Video, LiveLeak, Matecafe and many others.
The program interface is in Polish and the service is very easy. To download a video file, simply paste the URL and choose the quality in which you want to save the video and locations. By default, video files are downloaded in the best available quality to an MP4 file . However, the program also allows conversion to other formats, including MOV , AVI, WMV , 3GP and even MP3. In addition, during conversion you can change the volume level and cut out a selected fragment.
NOTE : During installation, the program offers us the installation of additional components that are unnecessary and can introduce unwanted changes on our computer, so it is worth paying special attention to it.
Freemake Video Downloader
Freemake Video Downloader is another application thanks to which, according to the manufacturer, it is possible to download video files from more than 10,000 websites. The application is distinguished by the ability to download many videos at once, as well as the ability to convert to all popular formats. Depending on the video being downloaded, it is possible to download in the highest HD resolution and even in 4K .
As with the application described above, pay special attention during installation so as not to install additional components. It happens that often this type of unwanted software is cleverly hidden in the application installer, so as to unknowingly agree to the installation.
4K Video Downloader
4K Video Downloader is a very simple and transparent application that lets you download movies from popular websites, including YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo , and SoundCloud. The program is distinguished by the ability to download not only individual files, but also entire playlists or all videos published on a given profile.
The service is no different from other programs of this type, all you have to do is paste the URL, select the quality and then save destination. The program interface is in Polish. With 4K Video Downloader, you can download movies even in 4K quality , and save to MP4 , FLV , MKV and 3GP files .
Pages to download from YouTube
If you want to avoid installing additional software, sites that download from YouTube will be a good solution for you. This solution is much better than installing external programs in the event that you do not often download videos from YouTube or other sites, or simply do not want to clutter your computer with additional programs. The choice is yours!
A large part of this type of website is even trying to facilitate downloading from YouTube by changing the URL address, for example, just change from ” youtube .com “ to ” dlyoutube .com “ , so you will be immediately redirected to a page that will allow you to save the selected video On the disc. I will describe exactly how these types of pages work on specific examples below.
When using websites that allow you to download movies, watch out for ads that may look like a download button, but in reality it is only an advertisement that will redirect you to an external website.
Below you will find a list of proven websites that should be used for this purpose.
KeepVid
KeepVid is the most popular and very easy to use site, thanks to which you can download movies from 28 different services, and even music from SoundCloud. To download video from available services, simply copy and paste the URL, and then choose the quality and format in which the video will be saved. KeepVid also offers a paid version that allows downloading from over 10,000 websites. A browser plug-in is also available, which I will describe later in this post.
TubeNinja
TubeNinja is another site worth recommending. Allows free download from over 500 pages. Compared to the previous site, TubeNinja gives you the ability to download up to three different ways, including the way I wrote about above. Just add ” dl “ to your current YouTube URL , e.g. ” https: // www. dl youtube.com/watch?v=GjwfqXTebIY “, thanks to which you will be immediately redirected to a page where it will be possible to download the selected movie.
ConvertToAudio.com
Using ConvertToAudio.com you can download movies from over 9 services in an audio file. It is also possible to download in MP4 video format, although this service was created with the intention of downloading the soundtrack itself from YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and several other services. To simplify the download even more, the service allows downloading via a link that should be saved in tabs. Also try similar services of this type ( YoutubeMp3.to, ListenToYoutube.com ).
ClipConverter. cc
ClipConverter.cc is another free online tool for converting and downloading video and audio files in the most-used formats. The website even has a Polish language version. It enables downloading from over 15 of the most popular websites. ClipConverte also offers add-ons for Google Chrome, Firefox and Safaria .
Browser add-ons
Browser add-ons are also an interesting solution that allows you to quickly download movies or music from many websites. Unfortunately, using Google Chrome may be somewhat difficult to use. The Chrome Web Store , i.e. the store from which you can download all Chrome browser add-ons, is controlled by YouTube, which is why these add-ons are often blocked. Of course, this does not mean that there are no working add-ons for Google Chrome. Below you will find those that should work on all popular web browsers.
Video DownloadHelper
Video DownloadHelpter is by far the most popular add-on for downloading movies or music. The list of supported sites is really huge. However, if you are not sure if it is possible to download from the selected page, all you have to do is turn on the video and make sure that the icon of the add-on changes color and the animation starts. This will mean that you can download this file. The plug-in also allows conversion, but to do this you need to install the Video DownloadHelper add-on.
Video Downloader professional
This is another popular add-on for Firefox and Google Chrome. With which you can not only download video files, but also create a list where you can save all your favorite videos, so you get quick access to the videos you are interested in without having to search them again. Recording is possible, among others, in MP4 format .
FastestTube
FastestTube is an extension available on virtually every popular web browser. Installation instructions for individual browsers can be found on the official website. After installing under YouTube videos, an additional tab will appear allowing you to download the movie, just select the quality and format to save the video file.
I hope you found the perfect way for yourself how to download videos from YouTube or other sites. If you know other interesting ways to download movies, then you can share them in the comments below.
