YouTube only offers downloads for a few videos in selected countries, but if you need to download a YouTube video for offline viewing at any time, then here are the methods available.
In this how-to guide, you will learn:
Is it safe to download YouTube videos from third-party sites?
YouTube Premium is the safest medium for you to download videos.
How to download videos with an online YouTube video downloader
YT1s is a free YouTube video downloader and a converter.
#1. Go to YT1s.com
Open your browser and go to YT1s.com, you will see three options — YouTube downloader, YouTube MP3, and YouTube to MP4. Click on YouTube to MP4.
#2. Copy the YouTube video link
Copy the video link of the YouTube video you wish to download. You can copy the link in your browser’s URL bar or by clicking the Share button under the YouTube video.
#3. Paste the link of the YouTube video you want to download
Paste the URL of the video you want to download into YT1s.com and click on Convert. YT1s will convert and get your video ready for download.
#4. Click on “Download Video”
Finally, click on “Download Video” and your video will be downloaded and saved on your device.
How to download YouTube videos using YouTube Premium
Residents outside the United States can still download YouTube videos without subscribing to YouTube Premium. Check the list supported countries to see where downloading videos works without paying for YouTube Premium.
Open any video and tap the Download button below the video title. Select the video download quality, and tap Download again to save it for offline viewing.
You can also check all your downloaded videos by accessing the Library on the YouTube app and tap Downloads.
If you are an Android user with an SD card slot in your phone, you can set the YouTube app settings to save videos to your SD card.
Tap your profile picture, then Settings, then Downloads.
Before you go…
Now that you know how to download YouTube videos, you should also know that It may or may not be legal to download YouTube videos using third-party programs.
Updated on March 13th, 2024: This article was originally published on July 23rd, 2021.
