How to download YouTube videos to any device

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Six free ways.

What you need to know before downloading a video

Videos on video hosting have authors and owners who legally own them. In addition, YouTube's terms of use state that you cannot download, copy or distribute content without the prior written consent of the service and the respective licensors.

Thus, it is permissible to download materials that are covered by the free Creative Commons CC0 (Public Domain) and CC BY (Attribution) licenses. You can also download your own videos from YouTube that were previously published there. In all other cases, we do not recommend doing this.

How to download YouTube videos to any device using online services

This method is good because it does not require the installation of additional programs. All you need is a dedicated downloader site.

Copy the link to the video you want, then open any of the sites listed below in a browser.

• ClipConverter.cc. The maximum quality is 4K.
• savefrom.net. The maximum quality with sound is 720p, without it - 4K.
• KeepVid. Maximum quality with sound - 1,080p, without it - 4K.
• y2mate.com. The maximum quality is 1,080p.
• noTube. The maximum quality is 1,080p.
• VDyoutube. The maximum quality with sound is 720p, without it - 4K.
• … Maximum quality with sound is 1,080p.
• … The maximum quality with sound is 720p, without it - 5K.

After opening the site, paste the previously copied link into the special field. If possible, select the appropriate quality and format for the final file. Click on the download button and wait for the video to download.

If you have an iPhone or iPad, be sure to use Safari. Other browsers on these devices do not allow downloading video files. In addition, the method will only work if you have iOS 13 or a newer OS or iPadOS.

How to save YouTube videos to computer using browser extensions

After installing a special extension, a button will be displayed under the rollers for easy download.

Unfortunately, Google is discouraging YouTube video downloads. Therefore, the necessary plugins are often removed from the official stores of Chrome and other browsers. But you can install the required extensions from other sources.

One of the best video saving plugins is YouTube Video Downloader. This extension allows you to upload videos in quality up to 4K and supports Chrome, Opera, UC, Vivaldi, Yandex. Browser.

To install YouTube Video Downloader, open its website, select your browser from the list and click on the How to install button. A video tutorial will start, which will tell you the installation procedure.

YouTube Video Downloader →

Another nice extension is y2mate. With it, you can download videos in Firefox or Google Chrome in quality up to 1,080p. To install y2mate, go to the plugin website, click on the download button in the bottom right corner and follow the instructions.

y2mate →

If video quality doesn't matter to you, you can use the following plugins. All of them allow you to upload videos up to 720p.

How to download YouTube videos to your computer using special programs

If you want to download videos to your PC at the fastest speed, use programs like ClipGrab or 4K Video Downloader. They are usually faster than online services and extensions, and allow you to download videos in resolutions up to 4K.

To use any of these programs, just insert a link to the desired video, select the video parameters and click on the download button.

Both of the above options are available for free for Windows, macOS, and Linux. But ClipGrab prompts you to download an antivirus during installation - do not forget to refuse it. And 4K Video Downloader also has a paid version that allows you to save all videos of selected channels and playlists at once. Its cost is 12 euros.

ClipGrab →

4K Video Downloader →

Another option is the Videoder utility, which works on Windows and macOS computers. It is completely free, contains no ads and can download videos in any quality. Even at 8K.

Videoder →

How to Save YouTube Videos to Android Device Using Mobile Apps

No suitable programs can be found on Google Play. They are not allowed into the store due to copyright issues. But you can install the desired application directly from the developer's site.

Remember: Google Play is not responsible for software downloaded from other sources. They can damage your device or block your Google Account.

If you are ready to take the risk, install one of the programs listed below. To do this, go to her website from a mobile device, download the installer and run it.

• Snaptube →
• InsTube →
• Videoder →

If the system says that the browser does not have permission to install, click "Settings" and give permission. If this button does not appear, go to the settings of your device. Open the section related to security and allow the installation of applications from third-party sources.

These programs are free, but they show ads. They work in about the same way. To use any of them, find the desired video through the built-in search and click on the download button. Select a video quality and wait for the app to download it.

All three programs are capable of downloading videos in quality up to 4K. But if the selected resolution exceeds 1,080p, InsTube downloads the video without audio.

How to Download YouTube Videos to iPhone or iPad Using Quick Command

There are no apps for downloading videos on iOS, but there are still ways to do it. The easiest is to use the automation command, which will download the video and save it to the gallery or the Files application.

Add the command by navigating to and granting the required permissions. Open the video in a browser and run the YouTube PIP & Dowloader command through the standard Share menu. Then select Save Video and choose where to save - Gallery or Files app.

How to download YouTube videos to iPhone or iPad using Safari

If the gadget runs on iOS 13 or later firmware, then you can always use one of the online services to download the video. Select any from the list at the beginning of the article and open it in Safari. Insert the link to the video, specify the desired quality and click the "Download" button. The file will appear in downloads, from there it can be moved to the gallery.

This material was first published in June 2012. In July 2021, we updated the text.