YouTube is a treasure trove of content. From music videos, documentaries, tutorials to full-length movies, it has something for everyone. However, there are times when we want to watch our favorite YouTube videos offline or without buffering issues. This is where downloading YouTube videos comes in handy.
The process of downloading YouTube videos isn’t straightforward due to Google’s policy against it because of copyright concerns and violation possibilities. But there are several ways you can download YouTube videos legally and safely with the help of third-party tools and websites.
Before starting the process, please ensure that you have acquired necessary permissions from the video owner or creator if you plan on using the downloaded video for anything other than personal use as it might infringe copyright laws.
One popular method is through online services like Y2Mate or Savefrom.net. These websites allow users to paste a link from YouTube and then convert and download youtube video into various formats such as MP4 or MP3 files which can be saved directly onto your device.
To start with this method, first open up your desired video on YouTube. Copy the URL from the address bar at the top of your browser window. Then head over to one of these aforementioned websites and paste this URL into their conversion box usually labelled ‘Enter Video Link’. Once pasted successfully, choose your preferred format (MP4 for a video file) and quality (720p/1080p etc.). Click ‘Start’ or ‘Convert’, wait for few seconds till conversion completes then hit ‘Download’. The file will start downloading automatically onto your device.
Another way is by using software like Youtube Video Downloader which needs to be installed on your computer but provides more options compared to online services especially if you’re planning on downloading multiple videos or complete playlists.
After installing Youtube Video Downloader, launch it then go back again to YouTube website in your browser window. Just like before copy URL of desired video but this time instead of going to an online service, paste the copied link into Youtube Video Downloader’s ‘Paste Link’ option. A small window will appear allowing you to select format, quality and download location. Once all options are set according to your preference, click ‘Download’. The software will start downloading the video which can then be accessed from the specified location on your device.
Remember that while these methods make it easy for you to enjoy YouTube content offline or without buffering issues, they should be used responsibly respecting copyright laws and creator rights. Always seek necessary permissions before using downloaded videos for anything other than personal use.
