There are several ways to download YouTube videos, ranging from using official options like YouTube Premium to free online tools and software:
- YouTube Premium: Subscribing to YouTube Premium allows legal downloading of videos for offline viewing inside the YouTube app. It offers ad-free experience and downloadable content restricted within the app.
- 4K Video Downloader: A popular free software that supports multiple platforms (Mac, Windows, Android, Linux). Download videos by copying the YouTube URL into the app, choosing quality, and saving the file. The free version allows up to 30 downloads per day. Premium adds more features like playlists.
- Online Downloaders (e.g., Cobalt.tools, Y2Mate, SSYouTube): These web-based tools allow pasting the YouTube video URL to download in various resolutions and formats like MP4 or MP3 without installing any software. They are easy to use but may have some limitations on video length or quality.
- ClipGrab: Free open-source desktop downloader that can convert videos to different formats and supports multiple sites. It has clipboard monitoring and integrated search.
- Manual download of your own videos can be done through YouTube Studio app, which allows saving your uploaded videos directly to your device.
Summary of simple steps using an online downloader:
- Copy the URL of the YouTube video.
- Paste it into the input box of a downloader website like Y2Mate, SSYouTube, or Cobalt.tools.
- Choose the format and resolution.
- Click Download to save the video to your device.
These methods cover both official, legal ways and third-party tools to download videos for offline viewing or editing, especially where YouTube's own app does not provide a direct download option. If help is needed on a specific method or tool, further guidance can be provided.
