Downloading videos off YouTube has never been easier, and you can do it with browser extensions, websites and apps. There is also a way to officially download videos through YouTube, which requires their premium service. Videos downloaded through that method are only available on a mobile device, meaning if you want the videos on your computer, you'll need to use an outside source. For this article, we are going to focus on ways to download videos using 3rd party tools.
The first way to download YouTube videos is through a downloadable program. There are a lot of different choices available. Most are free, with a few offering extra features like higher resolution, for a cost. A nice bonus of using an app is most of them support video downloads from various other sites like Facebook, Twitter and Vimeo.
If you would rather download just the video and nothing else, there are a handful of web pages that work. These are very quick, and simply ask for the link before doing all the work for you. Popular ones include Y2Mate, Bitdownloader, Youtube to Mp3, Keepvid and Vidpaw. These don't carry the same features like format conversion that the apps do, but will still get the job done. These websites are best for those who don't have a lot of experience downloading YouTube videos.
How To Download YouTube Videos With Browser Extensions
Probably the most convenient way to download YouTube videos is through browser extensions. These allow you to download videos without need to close the tab. "YouTube Video Downloader" by Addoncrop is the best one to use as it's easy, efficient and works with many major browsers.
Once you navigate to the site, click on either download for Chrome, or download for other browser, depending on what you prefer. We'll be using Chrome for this tutorial. Open Chrome and go to extensions, then enter developer mode (top right corner). Drag the entire folder onto the screen, and it'll add itself. Make sure the slider on the bottom is to the right. A download tool should now appear right under any YouTube video by the like bar, allowing for effortless downloading. It even allows you to pick what resolution you want the download to be.
Downloading videos off of YouTube is a great way to keep yourself entertained when you can't connect to the internet. Downloading on a laptop is a great way to watch on the go.