While downloading YouTube videos is discouraged by Google due to ad revenue impacts, some people download for personal reasons like backups, offline viewing, or educational purposes. Legality varies by country and depends on usage, but YouTube’s terms prohibit downloading without permission. Below are the 5 best ways to download YouTube videos:
1. Y2mate
Y2mate is a user-friendly converter for downloading YouTube videos in formats like MP3 and MP4, even up to HD quality. You can also convert videos into audio files. Be cautious of pop-ups, fake versions, and malware. Here’s how to use Y2mate: Y2mate also offers conversion to MP3 for audio-specific needs.
2. Savefrom.net
Savefrom.net allows downloading from various sites, including YouTube. Here’s how to do it:
3. Open Video Downloader
For PCs (Windows or macOS), Open Video Downloader is a free tool. Find the latest version on GitHub.
↪ How to Install Open Video Downloader
Follow these steps to install Open Video Downloader on Windows & macOS.
1. For Windows:
2. For macOS:
If you encounter a security error on macOS, close it. Then Command + Click the app in Finder, select “Open” to allow the exception.
↪ How to Use Open Video Downloader
Here’s how to use Open Video Downloader to download a YouTube video:
4. SaveFrom.net Helper (Browser Extension)
SaveFrom.net Helper is a browser extension for downloading videos, music, and photos from many websites. Here’s how to use it on YouTube: You can also download from YouTube playlists or channels by accessing the same green arrow button next to the video title for the entire playlist or channel. For flawless performance, use SaveFrom.net Helper on other browsers like Firefox. Ensure it’s enabled on YouTube.
5. Seal (Android Only)
Seal Video Downloader is a free and open-source app that lets you download videos and audio files from YouTube with a user-friendly interface. Steps to use Seal: Install Seal from F-Droid or GitHub. A QR code is available on F-Droid for download. That’s it! You’ve successfully used Seal to download a YouTube video.
