Unlock the power of YouTube at your fingertips! Learn how to easily download your favourite videos from the world’s largest video platform to enjoy anytime.
Let’s dive in and explore the simple yet thrilling process of bringing YouTube content directly to your desktop.
Different ways to download YouTube Videos on PC
Online video download sites
- many online services allow you to enter the URL of a YouTube video and download it in various formats. Just search for ‘’ online YouTube video downloader’’ in your web browser and you’ll see what’s available.
- Remember that using third-party services can be risky, so be careful and use reputable sites.
Browser Extensions
Popular web browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge have browser extensions that allow you to download YouTube videos directly from the web. Examples of such extensions are ‘’ Video Downloader Professional’’ for Chrome and ‘’ Video DownloadHelper’’ for Firefox.
How to Use VLC Download YouTube Videos to PC
- To use a VLC media player to download YouTube videos, you need to do the following.
- Install the VLC media player on your PC device; if you have installed it follow the steps below, if not please install it.
- Go to your YouTube page open the video you want to download and copy it.
- Paste the URL you copied from YouTube into the URL field of the menu that appears when opening the VLC media player.
- Click ‘’Play’’ or ‘’Open’’ and the video will then start playing.
- Now click ‘’Tools’’ at the top of your computer screen and click ‘’Media Messages’’
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- Click the ‘’Media Information’’ button to enter the menu, then click ‘’Location’’
- A URL will then appear in the location bar, copy the URL.
- Now open a new tab in your browser and enter the link. Once this is done, the video will be downloaded to your computer as an MP4 file.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on How to Download YouTube Videos on PC
What software or tools can I use to download YouTube videos?
There are many popular software available to download YouTube videos, such as 4K video downloader, YTD Video Downloader and ClipGrab.
Is there any online service to download YouTube videos to a PC?
Yes, there are online services such as SaveFrom.net, Y2mate and OnlineVideoConverter, that allow you to paste the YouTube video URL and download the video in various formats.
Can I download videos from YouTube for offline viewing without violating the terms of service?
As of now, YouTube’s offline feature is the only officially sanctioned method of downloading videos for offline viewing. Other methods may potentially violate YouTube’s terms of service and copyright laws.
Wrap Up
Please note, that it’s against YouTube’s terms of service to download videos without explicit permission from the content creator, unless a download button or link is provided by YouTube directly on the video. Always ensure you have the right to download and use the content responsibly.
