How to Download YouTube Videos - Easy Ways
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Due to its convenience, Youtube.com is the most popular video hosting and the third most popular website in the world. Nevertheless, its functionality is limited whenever you try to download YouTube videos for free. You can save only a small number of videos and audio by using common methods.
If you only want to save music from videos, or strip out the audio to turn it into a podcast, check out our guide to the best YouTube to MP3 converters and the best free video editing software for Windows, macOS and Linux.
1. Get 4K Video Downloader
To download YouTube videos to a Windows PC, start by downloading and installing 4K Video Downloader. This versatile software is completely free, and can download whole playlists, as well as 360-degree and 3D videos. When it's done, check the box marked 'Launch' and click 'Finish'.
2. Download YouTube videos with Video with VLC Player
The VLC is a very popular open-source video player for Windows PC, Mac.
This tool can play almost all multimedia file formats as well as Audio
CDs, VCDs, and DVDs. The software supports a wide range of audio
compression methods.
3. Install TubeMate
TubeMate is one of the most popular tool for downloading YouTube videos on Android smartphones, and with good reason: it’s really easy to use and has the features you need without any bells and whistles you don’t.
The TubeMate video downloader isn't available on the Google Play Store (Google isn't too keen on YouTube downloaders), so first of all you'll need to allow your Android device to install and run apps downloaded from other places. Be cautious when you turn on this setting, as you'll want to make sure you only download apps you know are safe.
4. MP4 DownloaderPro