If you're in for a long flight or headed somewhere with an internet connection, it might be a good idea to download some YouTube videos for offline entertainment. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to do, so you can get your media fix wherever you go. There are two ways to download videos: through the YouTube app or a third-party tool. Downloading through the YouTube app requires a YouTube premium subscription, whereas third-party tools are free, but come with the cost of convenience and reliability. Show
A note about copyrighted contentDownloading a video through the official YouTube app is permitted by YouTube's Terms & Conditions as the video cannot be watched outside the app, and you have no access to the file. However, if you download a YouTube video through a third-party tool you need to be aware of YouTube's Terms of Service(ToS) and copyright law. Firstly, you will be violating YouTube's Terms of Service; YouTube can suspend or terminate your account if you are found in breach of this. Secondly, you need to ensure you are not violating copyright law. Videos that can be legally downloaded include:
How to download a YouTube video on an Android smartphone or tabletYouTube PremiumDownloading a video through YouTube requires a YouTube Premium subscription if you do not live in one of these countries. This subscription costs $11.99/month for individuals or $17.99 for up to 5 people in the same household and includes a wide range of benefits like a subscription to YouTube Music. Whether you need a Premium subscription or not, the process is exactly the same. While this is the easiest way to download a YouTube video, you won't be able to access your video outside the app; a third-party tool is necessary for this.
Once downloaded, the Download button will turn into a black tick and read Downloaded. Downloaded videos can be accessed in the Home tab of the YouTube app when offline. You can delete a downloaded YouTube video by tapping the Downloaded button and tapping Remove. TubeMateTubeMate is one of many services that allow you to download YouTube videos. However, if you choose not to use TubeMate, be aware that not all these services are trustworthy and can put you at risk of downloading malware.
You can access your downloaded video in two ways. Either open the TubeMate app and tap the Downloaded button at the bottom of your screen, or you can find the video in your phone's storage. They'll be located in Files by Google in Internal Storage > Video. How to download a YouTube video on ChromebookUnfortunately, there is no reliable third-party tool for downloading YouTube videos on a Chromebook. Websites that provide a download tool do exist, but they are often subject to legal takedowns by Google. The safest option to download the video via a third party is to use the TubeMate method outlined above, then transfer the downloaded file to your Chromebook. YouTube Premium VideosLike Android, downloading a video through YouTube on Chromebook requires a Premium subscription. We've used the official YouTube app for this walkthrough, but the steps to download a video using Chrome are nearly identical.
You can access your downloaded videos by clicking your profile icon in the top right of the screen, then clicking Downloads in the menu. Downloaded videos can be deleted by clicking the three-button menu to the right of the video, then clicking Delete from Downloads. How to download a YouTube video on Windows 10 or Windows 11Downloading a YouTube video follows the same steps for Windows 10 and Windows 11. There are plenty of programs that offer the ability to download videos, but 5KPlayer is a great balance between ease of use, download speed, and video quality. Don't be alarmed if it asks for your name and email, this is not required for downloading YouTube videos.
Downloaded videos will appear in C:\Users\user\Videos\Download Videos How to download a YouTube video on macOSTo download a YouTube video on macOS, you'll need 5KPlayer, just like Windows. Installing it follows the same steps as the Windows installation, and remember not to enter your name and email address as this is not necessary for downloading YouTube videos.
How to download a YouTube video on iOS and iPadOSDownloading a YouTube video on iOS is a fairly convoluted process, however, these steps will walk you through the process. After downloading the video, you have the optional step of moving it to your Photos app. This is not necessary, but it will make the video quicker to access later. How to download a YouTube video using Documents by Readdle
How to move a downloaded video to the Photos app
How to download a YouTube video on LinuxThe best way to download a YouTube video on Linux requires the youtubedl-gui program, which in turn requires Flatpak. Youtubedl-gui is a simplistic program, but is quick and easy to set up. How to install youtubedl-gui and Flatpak.Firstly, you'll need to install Flatpak. Installation of Flatpak varies between Linux distributions, instructions for each can be found on the Flatpak website. Once you've installed Flatpak, you'll need to download youtubedl-gui. You can either:
How to download a YouTube video with youtubedl-gui.
Get your YouTube fix anywhereInternet connection or not, there's still a way to watch your favorite YouTube videos whenever. Right now, YouTube Premium is the safest and quickest way to download a YouTube video, but there are third-party options available. Before you go on a downloading frenzy using a third-party app, be aware that doing so can put you at risk for malware or a straight-up ban from YouTube. If you do plan on browsing for a third-party tool on your Chromebook, check it's updated with the latest security patches first. Otherwise, you might just want to download a great Android game to pass the time instead. How can I download YouTube videos to my Android offline?Open the YouTube mobile app on your phone. Search for the video you want to download using the search button in the upper right. Tap the video to go to the watch page and hit the Download button. Alternatively, tap More (three vertical dots) adjacent to a video's title and select Download video.
Can I download YouTube videos to watch offline?In select areas, you can download certain videos from the YouTube mobile app to play offline. The features described in this article are available in the locations listed below. If YouTube Premium is available in your location, you can watch downloaded videos on your mobile device by becoming a YouTube Premium member.
How can I download offline videos on Android?Download videos. Make sure your device is connected to the internet.. Open Google Play Movies & TV .. Tap Library.. Find the movie or TV episode you want to download.. Tap Download .. |