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Calculated Shard: 70 (from laksa124)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa070.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.techradar.com/how-to/download-youtube-videos\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.techradar.com/how-to/download-youtube-videos\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/how-to\/download-youtube-videos","crawl_time":1775446001,"first_indexed_time":1593367648,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,techradar!www,\/how-to\/download-youtube-videos s443","src_root_hash":"16217831880745512870","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to use a free YouTube download app to watch videos offline | TechRadar","meta_descriptions":["On a long plane flight? Commuting to work? No problem! These free YouTube download apps will let you watch your favorite videos anytime, anywhere"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Slik laster du ned YouTube-videoer slik at du kan se dem når du ikke er tilkoblet nettet.\n(Image credit: GaudiLab \/ Shutterstock)\nA free\nYouTube\ndownloader app makes it easier than ever to get instant access to all your favorite videos at any point in the day. There's nothing worse than going to give a presentation at work or curling up on the couch at the end of a long day and finding out that your internet connection is too slow and your video won't stream. Thankfully, a YouTube download app solves that problem.\nYouTube is the most-watched video streaming service in the world, with approximately 164 million active users each month. And while having the convenience of being able to quickly watch videos when you're online removes the hassle of having to forward plan, a download app is ideal for those times when you know you're going to be offline or don't want to run the risk of being without the video you need.\nThankfully, the\nbest free YouTube downloader apps\nmake this whole process a breeze. All you need to do is copy your chosen video's URL, paste it into a downloader app and before you know it, you've got access to that video whenever you need it. Pretty cool, right? \nSo, how do you get your hands on a life-changing YouTube download app and how do you go about using it? Below you'll find step-by-step instructions for Windows PC, Android, iPhone and Mac that are so easy to follow you'll happily be watching videos offline in no time at all.\nDownload YouTube videos to a Windows PC\n4K Video Downloader is a free YouTube video downloader that's very simple to use\n(Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n1. Get 4K Video Downloader\nTo download YouTube videos to a Windows PC, start by downloading and installing\n4K Video Downloader\n. This software is completely free, and it enables you to download whole playlists, as well as 360-degree and 3D videos. It's a great app for downloading YouTube app that we highly recommend. When it's done, check the box marked 'Launch' and click 'Finish'.\nOnce you've copied the video's URL from your browser, click the green 'Paste' button in 4K Video Downloader\n(Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n2. Copy and paste the video URL\nOpen your web browser, find the video you want to download from YouTube and copy its URL from the address bar. Then return to\n4K\nVideo Downloader and click the green 'Paste Link' button at the top left.\nSign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.\nThe software will retrieve information about the video and give you a choice of quality options. These will vary depending on the quality of the original video, but the software can download YouTube videos in 4K if it's available.\nThe download options will vary depending on the quality of the original video on YouTube\n(Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n3. Choose the quality and format\n4K Video Downloader will allow you to download whole YouTube videos, or just rip the audio. Choose your preferred selection using the drop-down menu on the left, then choose a format using the menu on the right. We prefer MP4 for our videos, because it gives a good balance of quality and file size – and will play on basically every device.\nThen, choose your quality. For playing back video on your TV or PC, we recommend picking the highest resolution, but bear in mind that this will take longer and will take up more space. Luckily, you can check the estimated file size on the left to see how much space it will take.\nYou can also choose where the downloaded video should be saved using the 'Browse' button at the bottom. Once you're happy, click 'Download'.\nWhen you download an individual video, 4K Video Downloader will give you the option of downloading the entire channel\n(Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n4. Download the YouTube video\nThe YouTube video will now be downloaded for you. If there are other videos in the creator's channel, 4K Video Downloader will ask whether you want to download those as well. It can download up to 24 videos at once.\nOnce the video has finished downloading, you can find it in the destination folder, or right-click it in 4K Video Downloader and select 'Play'. Unless you adjust the settings, the video will stay in this list until you choose to remove it – even if you close and restart the software.\nWith Smart Mode, you can download YouTube Videos with a single click. It saves your settings so you don't have to re-enter them each time\n(Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n5. Try Smart Mode\nIf you often download videos in the same format, check out Smart Mode. This saves your download preferences and loads them automatically. Click the lightbulb icon at the top right and next time you paste a URL into 4K Video Downloader, it will be downloaded instantly with the last settings you used.\nDownload YouTube videos to an Android device\nYou can't download TubeMate from the Google Play Store, so you'll need to download the APK\n(Image credit: Devian Studio)\n1. Install TubeMate\nTubeMate is a hugely popular YouTube download app for the\nbest Android phones\n, and with good reason: it’s really easy to use and has the features you need without any bells and whistles you don’t.\nThe TubeMate video downloader isn't available on the\nGoogle Play Store\n(\nGoogle\nisn't too keen on YouTube downloaders), so first of all you'll need to allow your Android device to install and run apps downloaded from other places. Be cautious when you turn on this setting, as you'll want to make sure you only download apps you know are safe.\nOpen up 'Settings' and go to 'Security'. Scroll down and next to where it says 'Unknown sources', tap the toggle to turn this setting on. Now, on your Android device visit the\nTubeMate YouTube Downloader\nwebsite and select one of the verified sites to download it from.\nTubeMate looks much like the official YouTube app. Search for the video you want and start playing\n(Image credit: Devian Studio)\n2. Choose a video to download\nYou might see a warning message about downloading APK files, so click 'OK' to allow it. Once TubeMate has downloaded, run the file and tap 'Install', then tap 'Open'. You'll then be informed which permissions the video downloader needs to run. If you're happy to proceed, let it go ahead and the app will launch.\nTubeMate looks much like the official YouTube Android app, with a black background. Search for a video and begin playing it, then tap the red 'Download' button that appears at the bottom right.\nWhen you've chosen a video, tap the red button, choose your settings and you're ready to start\n(Image credit: Devian Studio)\n3. Download the video\nThe next thing you’ll see is a list of formats. You’ll see video and audio formats and different quality and resolution options for each. If you have a high-end device then by all means download the highest possible quality versions, but remember that the higher the resolution the bigger the file: if your phone or tablet doesn’t have much free space, YouTube videos will soon fill it up.\nWhen you're happy, tap the red 'Download' button again. The video will download in the background, so you can keep using your phone as normal – though downloading videos uses a lot of juice and might make your batter run down faster.\nYou can also add YouTube videos to a queue to download later. This handy if you're currently using 4G and want to wait until you have Wi-Fi before downloading any large files.\nDownload YouTube videos to an iPhone\nThe process of downloading YouTube clips is very slightly different depending on which\nApple\nOS you’re on. If you’re using iOS on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch then you’ll need our first method, and if you’re using OS X or MacOS on a Mac you’ll need the second.\nOn iOS, the trick is to install a clever little app called\nDocuments\n. It’s a file manager, but it also happens to be able to download YouTube clips too. The process is a little fiddly but still straightforward.\nFirst of all, find the clip you want to download in the YouTube app for iOS or in\nSafari\n. Once you’ve found it, tap the 'Share' icon and then 'Copy Link'.\nTo download a YouTube video to an iPhone, copy the link from the YouTube app, then use savefrom.net and Documents to save it to your device\n(Image credit: Readdle Inc)\nOpen Documents and look for its web browser icon, which is the little compass at the bottom right of the display. Tap on that and go to\nsavefrom.net\n. Paste the address of the YouTube clip in the big input box, choose the quality options you prefer and the file will start to download.\nWhen it’s finished it’ll appear in Documents' downloads section, from which you can drag it over 'Photos > Camera Roll' so it’s available from outside the Documents5 app.\nDownload YouTube videos to a Mac\nYou can download YouTube videos to a Mac with MacX YouTube Downloader\n(Image credit: Digiarty Software)\nOn a Mac there are stacks of options, but one of the most straightforward is\nMacX YouTube Downloader\n(\nalso available for Windows\n). All you need to do is add the link and choose the quality options, and you can download multiple clips at once.\nRead on to learn more about video formats and quality settings when downloading YouTube videos.\nTips\nIs downloading a YouTube video legal?\nUsing third-party apps to download YouTube videos is against\nYouTube’s terms of service\n– which state that you are only able to stream videos directly from its servers. Downloading YouTube videos also opens you up to potential copyright infringement unless you have permission from the copyright holder, it’s in the public domain, or you own the video yourself.\nThat said, YouTube does offer some ways to download videos through its web service and its own apps. In this guide we’ll explain how to do this, and take you through the other options available for iPhone, Android, Mac and PC.\nHow do I download videos with YouTube Premium?\nIf you have a\nYouTube Premium\nsubscription, you'll enjoy various perks, including the ability to download videos to watch offline without third-party software. You can do this using the YouTube, YouTube Music and YouTube gaming apps. Bear in mind that you can only watch the downloaded videos using the app – you can’t move the video file to a different device, or watch it with a different player.\nStart watching a video, then tap the ‘Download’ button (a gray arrow) under the player and choose a quality setting. Once the video has downloaded from YouTube successfully, you can find it in your Library or Account tab.\nYou must be signed into your account to watch downloaded videos, and you can't respond to videos with comments or likes when watching them offline.\nWhat formats can I download YouTube videos in?\nVideo downloading apps usually give you a choice of file formats. The most common are MP4, 3GP, AVI and MOV; the choice of format and quality settings will affect what you can watch your video on, and how good the video will be.\nIf you're not too fussed about video quality, 3GP is the file format for you. It's perfect for small-screened mobile phones and awful on anything else, but the files are tiny – which matters on old mobiles, as they don't usually have very much on-board storage or any memory expansion capabilities.\nFor other devices, MOV is Apple's video format and works on every Mac, AVI was developed by Microsoft and works happily on PCs, and MP4 is the video equivalent of MP3 and works on pretty much anything. For maximum compatibility we'd suggest sticking with MP4.\nHow would video quality be?\nThe next decision you'll need to make is the video quality. If you're downloading via a service such as\nClipConverter\n– a process explained on the previous page of this article, you'll be given a choice of video sources. That's because YouTube streams in multiple qualities ranging from 3GP for old mobiles to 2160 4K definitions for big 4K displays.\n3GP aside, you have four options here for your computer, smartphone or tablet: 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p, 1440p and 2160p. The higher the quality the bigger the file, so the trick is to balance quality and size: unless you're watching on a really big screen, you can probably manage without 2160p quality unless you've got oodles of spare storage (although 360p video won't look good on an HD display).\nUnless you have unlimited storage capacity, the trade-off usually means finding the lowest video quality that you can tolerate on the display you'll be watching the video on.\nIf the video you're downloading has music, it doesn't matter what video quality you choose – the soundtrack has the same bitrate whether you go for a 480p video or a 2160p one. 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Below you'll find step-by-step instructions for Windows PC, Android, iPhone and Mac that are so easy to follow you'll happily be watching videos offline in no time at all.\n\n[![The best YouTube downloader right now is : WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nHf6mqxeqxFAoDPrYEDZpJ-200-80.jpg.webp)](https:\/\/estore.winxdvd.com\/order\/cart.php?PRODS=4606987&QTY=1&AFFILIATE=1896&AFFSRC=trd-us-9433148991239829805)\n\n[**The best YouTube downloader right now is :**](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=92X363&xcust=trd_us_3595656721896920851&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.winxdvd.com%2Fhd-video-converter-deluxe%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techradar.com%2Fhow-to%2Fdownload-youtube-videos) [**WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe**](https:\/\/estore.winxdvd.com\/order\/cart.php?PRODS=4606987&QTY=1&AFFILIATE=1896&AFFSRC=trd-us-5532436108811145833)  \n Of all the YouTube downloaders we've tried, WinX HD Video Converter Deluxe is the most impressive. It doesn't just grab videos – it can also convert them into virtually any format, rips content from DVDs and Blu-ray discs, and lets you burn your own. It handles 4K content with ease, too. It's not free, unlike the software below, but you won't find a more powerful tool.\n### Download YouTube videos to a Windows PC\n![Download and install 4K Video Downloader on your device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ey2FfhpvTdBLMTfJGm86UQ.jpg)\n\n4K Video Downloader is a free YouTube video downloader that's very simple to use (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n## 1\\. Get 4K Video Downloader\nTo download YouTube videos to a Windows PC, start by downloading and installing [4K Video Downloader](https:\/\/www.4kdownload.com\/). This software is completely free, and it enables you to download whole playlists, as well as 360-degree and 3D videos. It's a great app for downloading YouTube app that we highly recommend. When it's done, check the box marked 'Launch' and click 'Finish'.\n\n![Divider](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg)\n\n![Paste video URL into 4K Video Downloader on your device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gkx9dj7KzEE2QYzUkkvPw4.jpg)\n\nOnce you've copied the video's URL from your browser, click the green 'Paste' button in 4K Video Downloader (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n## 2\\. Copy and paste the video URL\nOpen your web browser, find the video you want to download from YouTube and copy its URL from the address bar. Then return to [4K](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/4k) Video Downloader and click the green 'Paste Link' button at the top left.\n\nGet daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox\n\nSign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.\n\nBy signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/terms-conditions\\\/)  and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/privacy-policy\\\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time.\n\nThe software will retrieve information about the video and give you a choice of quality options. These will vary depending on the quality of the original video, but the software can download YouTube videos in 4K if it's available.\n\n![Divider](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg)\n\n![Choose the video quality and format on your device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kdW4KGo8tcE4wjZj2wjdJD.jpg)\n\nThe download options will vary depending on the quality of the original video on YouTube (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n## 3\\. Choose the quality and format\n4K Video Downloader will allow you to download whole YouTube videos, or just rip the audio. Choose your preferred selection using the drop-down menu on the left, then choose a format using the menu on the right. We prefer MP4 for our videos, because it gives a good balance of quality and file size – and will play on basically every device.\n\nThen, choose your quality. For playing back video on your TV or PC, we recommend picking the highest resolution, but bear in mind that this will take longer and will take up more space. Luckily, you can check the estimated file size on the left to see how much space it will take.\n\nWhat to read next\n\n- [![Man using a laptop to edit videos in a darkened home office](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5oTfp2WBinhpxVMN82ovL5.png) Best video editing software of 2026](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/best\/best-video-editing-software)\n- [![best YouTube VPN](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k9zDFc6fccLhfdCvLHkpcH.jpg) The best VPNs for YouTube: watch your favorite creators securely with these expert picks](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/vpn\/best-youtube-vpn)\n- [![YouTube Premium Lite on a smartphone in front of the YouTube logo in the background](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aF2HekqJoKrKLwxeU7mk2o.jpg) YouTube Premium Lite just got better with two new upgrades we've been waiting a year for](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/computing\/websites-apps\/youtube-premiums-cheapest-tier-just-got-better-with-background-play-and-downloads)\n\nYou can also choose where the downloaded video should be saved using the 'Browse' button at the bottom. Once you're happy, click 'Download'.\n\n![Divider](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg)\n\n![Download a whole YouTube channel for your device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZRowe6H7cBs6UAeawxLmCP.jpg)\n\nWhen you download an individual video, 4K Video Downloader will give you the option of downloading the entire channel (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n## 4\\. Download the YouTube video\nThe YouTube video will now be downloaded for you. If there are other videos in the creator's channel, 4K Video Downloader will ask whether you want to download those as well. It can download up to 24 videos at once.\n\nOnce the video has finished downloading, you can find it in the destination folder, or right-click it in 4K Video Downloader and select 'Play'. Unless you adjust the settings, the video will stay in this list until you choose to remove it – even if you close and restart the software.\n\n![Divider](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg)\n\n![Set Smart Mode to download YouTube videos with one click](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/P7Fbqry5u3piBrYmdj4tE3.jpg)\n\nWith Smart Mode, you can download YouTube Videos with a single click. It saves your settings so you don't have to re-enter them each time (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n## 5\\. Try Smart Mode\nIf you often download videos in the same format, check out Smart Mode. This saves your download preferences and loads them automatically. Click the lightbulb icon at the top right and next time you paste a URL into 4K Video Downloader, it will be downloaded instantly with the last settings you used.\n\n### Download YouTube videos to an Android device\n![TubeMate on your Android device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7XNqcctT9yxvWSBwKw79j.jpg)\n\nYou can't download TubeMate from the Google Play Store, so you'll need to download the APK (Image credit: Devian Studio)\n## 1\\. Install TubeMate\nTubeMate is a hugely popular YouTube download app for the [best Android phones](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/best\/best-android-phones), and with good reason: it’s really easy to use and has the features you need without any bells and whistles you don’t.\n\nThe TubeMate video downloader isn't available on the [Google Play Store](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/google-play-store) ([Google](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/google) isn't too keen on YouTube downloaders), so first of all you'll need to allow your Android device to install and run apps downloaded from other places. Be cautious when you turn on this setting, as you'll want to make sure you only download apps you know are safe.\n\nOpen up 'Settings' and go to 'Security'. Scroll down and next to where it says 'Unknown sources', tap the toggle to turn this setting on. Now, on your Android device visit the [TubeMate YouTube Downloader](http:\/\/tubemate.net\/) website and select one of the verified sites to download it from.\n\n![Divider](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg)\n\n![Choose a video to download using TubeMate on your device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9D7gFgpnQ9DDSvszgQpdN.jpg)\n\nTubeMate looks much like the official YouTube app. Search for the video you want and start playing (Image credit: Devian Studio)\n## 2\\. Choose a video to download\nYou might see a warning message about downloading APK files, so click 'OK' to allow it. Once TubeMate has downloaded, run the file and tap 'Install', then tap 'Open'. You'll then be informed which permissions the video downloader needs to run. If you're happy to proceed, let it go ahead and the app will launch.\n\nTubeMate looks much like the official YouTube Android app, with a black background. Search for a video and begin playing it, then tap the red 'Download' button that appears at the bottom right.\n\n![Divider](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg)\n\n![Download a video using TubeMate on your Android and iOS device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/APhumZMT6i7zZofGciBKrS.jpg)\n\nWhen you've chosen a video, tap the red button, choose your settings and you're ready to start (Image credit: Devian Studio)\n## 3\\. Download the video\nThe next thing you’ll see is a list of formats. You’ll see video and audio formats and different quality and resolution options for each. If you have a high-end device then by all means download the highest possible quality versions, but remember that the higher the resolution the bigger the file: if your phone or tablet doesn’t have much free space, YouTube videos will soon fill it up.\n\nWhen you're happy, tap the red 'Download' button again. The video will download in the background, so you can keep using your phone as normal – though downloading videos uses a lot of juice and might make your batter run down faster.\n\nYou can also add YouTube videos to a queue to download later. This handy if you're currently using 4G and want to wait until you have Wi-Fi before downloading any large files.\n\n### Download YouTube videos to an iPhone\nThe process of downloading YouTube clips is very slightly different depending on which [Apple](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/apple) OS you’re on. If you’re using iOS on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch then you’ll need our first method, and if you’re using OS X or MacOS on a Mac you’ll need the second.\n\nOn iOS, the trick is to install a clever little app called [Documents](https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/documents-5-fast-pdf-reader\/id364901807?mt=8&at=1001lnRX&ct=trd-us-4595822420285642518). It’s a file manager, but it also happens to be able to download YouTube clips too. The process is a little fiddly but still straightforward.\n\nFirst of all, find the clip you want to download in the YouTube app for iOS or in [Safari](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/safari). Once you’ve found it, tap the 'Share' icon and then 'Copy Link'.\n\n![Document5 on your Android device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Cutrmeixr5sj5FKquxVRU.jpg)\n\nTo download a YouTube video to an iPhone, copy the link from the YouTube app, then use savefrom.net and Documents to save it to your device (Image credit: Readdle Inc)\n\nOpen Documents and look for its web browser icon, which is the little compass at the bottom right of the display. Tap on that and go to [savefrom.net](http:\/\/en.savefrom.net\/). Paste the address of the YouTube clip in the big input box, choose the quality options you prefer and the file will start to download.\n\nWhen it’s finished it’ll appear in Documents' downloads section, from which you can drag it over 'Photos \\> Camera Roll' so it’s available from outside the Documents5 app.\n\n### Download YouTube videos to a Mac\n![Using Maxx YouTube Downloader for Mac on your device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nLc2hXRZak8RSvus7HaD3a.jpg)\n\nYou can download YouTube videos to a Mac with MacX YouTube Downloader (Image credit: Digiarty Software)\n\nOn a Mac there are stacks of options, but one of the most straightforward is [MacX YouTube Downloader](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=92X363&xcust=trd_us_1129851449498765772&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macxdvd.com%2Ffree-youtube-video-downloader-mac%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techradar.com) ([also available for Windows](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=92X363&xcust=trd_us_1119422986354334979&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.winxdvd.com%2Fyoutube-downloader%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techradar.com)). All you need to do is add the link and choose the quality options, and you can download multiple clips at once.\n\nRead on to learn more about video formats and quality settings when downloading YouTube videos.\n\n### Tips\n### Is downloading a YouTube video legal?\nUsing third-party apps to download YouTube videos is against [YouTube’s terms of service](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/static?gl=GB&template=terms) – which state that you are only able to stream videos directly from its servers. Downloading YouTube videos also opens you up to potential copyright infringement unless you have permission from the copyright holder, it’s in the public domain, or you own the video yourself.\n\nThat said, YouTube does offer some ways to download videos through its web service and its own apps. In this guide we’ll explain how to do this, and take you through the other options available for iPhone, Android, Mac and PC.\n\n### How do I download videos with YouTube Premium?\nIf you have a [YouTube Premium](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/premium) subscription, you'll enjoy various perks, including the ability to download videos to watch offline without third-party software. You can do this using the YouTube, YouTube Music and YouTube gaming apps. Bear in mind that you can only watch the downloaded videos using the app – you can’t move the video file to a different device, or watch it with a different player.\n\nStart watching a video, then tap the ‘Download’ button (a gray arrow) under the player and choose a quality setting. Once the video has downloaded from YouTube successfully, you can find it in your Library or Account tab.\n\nYou must be signed into your account to watch downloaded videos, and you can't respond to videos with comments or likes when watching them offline.\n\n### What formats can I download YouTube videos in?\nVideo downloading apps usually give you a choice of file formats. The most common are MP4, 3GP, AVI and MOV; the choice of format and quality settings will affect what you can watch your video on, and how good the video will be.\n\nIf you're not too fussed about video quality, 3GP is the file format for you. It's perfect for small-screened mobile phones and awful on anything else, but the files are tiny – which matters on old mobiles, as they don't usually have very much on-board storage or any memory expansion capabilities.\n\nFor other devices, MOV is Apple's video format and works on every Mac, AVI was developed by Microsoft and works happily on PCs, and MP4 is the video equivalent of MP3 and works on pretty much anything. For maximum compatibility we'd suggest sticking with MP4.\n\n### How would video quality be?\nThe next decision you'll need to make is the video quality. If you're downloading via a service such as [ClipConverter](http:\/\/www.clipconverter.cc\/) – a process explained on the previous page of this article, you'll be given a choice of video sources. That's because YouTube streams in multiple qualities ranging from 3GP for old mobiles to 2160 4K definitions for big 4K displays.\n\n3GP aside, you have four options here for your computer, smartphone or tablet: 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p, 1440p and 2160p. The higher the quality the bigger the file, so the trick is to balance quality and size: unless you're watching on a really big screen, you can probably manage without 2160p quality unless you've got oodles of spare storage (although 360p video won't look good on an HD display).\n\nUnless you have unlimited storage capacity, the trade-off usually means finding the lowest video quality that you can tolerate on the display you'll be watching the video on.\n\nIf the video you're downloading has music, it doesn't matter what video quality you choose – the soundtrack has the same bitrate whether you go for a 480p video or a 2160p one. 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Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.\n\nClose\n\nPlease login or signup to comment\n\nPlease wait...\n\nLogin\n\nSign Up","attrs_readable_markdown":"![Student holding a cup of coffee and using a YouTube download app to watch a video at her desk](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DT3XDbTaUC2nQB3Wfi9tR3.jpg)\n\nSlik laster du ned YouTube-videoer slik at du kan se dem når du ikke er tilkoblet nettet. (Image credit: GaudiLab \/ Shutterstock)\n\nA free [YouTube](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/youtube) downloader app makes it easier than ever to get instant access to all your favorite videos at any point in the day. There's nothing worse than going to give a presentation at work or curling up on the couch at the end of a long day and finding out that your internet connection is too slow and your video won't stream. Thankfully, a YouTube download app solves that problem.\n\nYouTube is the most-watched video streaming service in the world, with approximately 164 million active users each month. And while having the convenience of being able to quickly watch videos when you're online removes the hassle of having to forward plan, a download app is ideal for those times when you know you're going to be offline or don't want to run the risk of being without the video you need.\n\nThankfully, the [best free YouTube downloader apps](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/best\/free-youtube-downloader) make this whole process a breeze. All you need to do is copy your chosen video's URL, paste it into a downloader app and before you know it, you've got access to that video whenever you need it. Pretty cool, right?\n\nSo, how do you get your hands on a life-changing YouTube download app and how do you go about using it? Below you'll find step-by-step instructions for Windows PC, Android, iPhone and Mac that are so easy to follow you'll happily be watching videos offline in no time at all.\n\n### Download YouTube videos to a Windows PC\n![Download and install 4K Video Downloader on your device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ey2FfhpvTdBLMTfJGm86UQ.jpg)\n\n4K Video Downloader is a free YouTube video downloader that's very simple to use (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n## 1\\. Get 4K Video Downloader\nTo download YouTube videos to a Windows PC, start by downloading and installing [4K Video Downloader](https:\/\/www.4kdownload.com\/). This software is completely free, and it enables you to download whole playlists, as well as 360-degree and 3D videos. It's a great app for downloading YouTube app that we highly recommend. When it's done, check the box marked 'Launch' and click 'Finish'.\n\n![Divider](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg)\n\n![Paste video URL into 4K Video Downloader on your device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gkx9dj7KzEE2QYzUkkvPw4.jpg)\n\nOnce you've copied the video's URL from your browser, click the green 'Paste' button in 4K Video Downloader (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n## 2\\. Copy and paste the video URL\nOpen your web browser, find the video you want to download from YouTube and copy its URL from the address bar. Then return to [4K](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/4k) Video Downloader and click the green 'Paste Link' button at the top left.\n\nSign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.\n\nThe software will retrieve information about the video and give you a choice of quality options. These will vary depending on the quality of the original video, but the software can download YouTube videos in 4K if it's available.\n\n![Divider](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg)\n\n![Choose the video quality and format on your device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kdW4KGo8tcE4wjZj2wjdJD.jpg)\n\nThe download options will vary depending on the quality of the original video on YouTube (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n## 3\\. Choose the quality and format\n4K Video Downloader will allow you to download whole YouTube videos, or just rip the audio. Choose your preferred selection using the drop-down menu on the left, then choose a format using the menu on the right. We prefer MP4 for our videos, because it gives a good balance of quality and file size – and will play on basically every device.\n\nThen, choose your quality. For playing back video on your TV or PC, we recommend picking the highest resolution, but bear in mind that this will take longer and will take up more space. Luckily, you can check the estimated file size on the left to see how much space it will take.\n\nYou can also choose where the downloaded video should be saved using the 'Browse' button at the bottom. Once you're happy, click 'Download'.\n\n![Divider](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg)\n\n![Download a whole YouTube channel for your device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZRowe6H7cBs6UAeawxLmCP.jpg)\n\nWhen you download an individual video, 4K Video Downloader will give you the option of downloading the entire channel (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n## 4\\. Download the YouTube video\nThe YouTube video will now be downloaded for you. If there are other videos in the creator's channel, 4K Video Downloader will ask whether you want to download those as well. It can download up to 24 videos at once.\n\nOnce the video has finished downloading, you can find it in the destination folder, or right-click it in 4K Video Downloader and select 'Play'. Unless you adjust the settings, the video will stay in this list until you choose to remove it – even if you close and restart the software.\n\n![Divider](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg)\n\n![Set Smart Mode to download YouTube videos with one click](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/P7Fbqry5u3piBrYmdj4tE3.jpg)\n\nWith Smart Mode, you can download YouTube Videos with a single click. It saves your settings so you don't have to re-enter them each time (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC)\n## 5\\. Try Smart Mode\nIf you often download videos in the same format, check out Smart Mode. This saves your download preferences and loads them automatically. Click the lightbulb icon at the top right and next time you paste a URL into 4K Video Downloader, it will be downloaded instantly with the last settings you used.\n\n### Download YouTube videos to an Android device\n![TubeMate on your Android device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7XNqcctT9yxvWSBwKw79j.jpg)\n\nYou can't download TubeMate from the Google Play Store, so you'll need to download the APK (Image credit: Devian Studio)\n## 1\\. Install TubeMate\nTubeMate is a hugely popular YouTube download app for the [best Android phones](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/best\/best-android-phones), and with good reason: it’s really easy to use and has the features you need without any bells and whistles you don’t.\n\nThe TubeMate video downloader isn't available on the [Google Play Store](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/google-play-store) ([Google](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/google) isn't too keen on YouTube downloaders), so first of all you'll need to allow your Android device to install and run apps downloaded from other places. Be cautious when you turn on this setting, as you'll want to make sure you only download apps you know are safe.\n\nOpen up 'Settings' and go to 'Security'. Scroll down and next to where it says 'Unknown sources', tap the toggle to turn this setting on. Now, on your Android device visit the [TubeMate YouTube Downloader](http:\/\/tubemate.net\/) website and select one of the verified sites to download it from.\n\n![Divider](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg)\n\n![Choose a video to download using TubeMate on your device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g9D7gFgpnQ9DDSvszgQpdN.jpg)\n\nTubeMate looks much like the official YouTube app. Search for the video you want and start playing (Image credit: Devian Studio)\n## 2\\. Choose a video to download\nYou might see a warning message about downloading APK files, so click 'OK' to allow it. Once TubeMate has downloaded, run the file and tap 'Install', then tap 'Open'. You'll then be informed which permissions the video downloader needs to run. If you're happy to proceed, let it go ahead and the app will launch.\n\nTubeMate looks much like the official YouTube Android app, with a black background. Search for a video and begin playing it, then tap the red 'Download' button that appears at the bottom right.\n\n![Divider](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg)\n\n![Download a video using TubeMate on your Android and iOS device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/APhumZMT6i7zZofGciBKrS.jpg)\n\nWhen you've chosen a video, tap the red button, choose your settings and you're ready to start (Image credit: Devian Studio)\n## 3\\. Download the video\nThe next thing you’ll see is a list of formats. You’ll see video and audio formats and different quality and resolution options for each. If you have a high-end device then by all means download the highest possible quality versions, but remember that the higher the resolution the bigger the file: if your phone or tablet doesn’t have much free space, YouTube videos will soon fill it up.\n\nWhen you're happy, tap the red 'Download' button again. The video will download in the background, so you can keep using your phone as normal – though downloading videos uses a lot of juice and might make your batter run down faster.\n\nYou can also add YouTube videos to a queue to download later. This handy if you're currently using 4G and want to wait until you have Wi-Fi before downloading any large files.\n\n### Download YouTube videos to an iPhone\nThe process of downloading YouTube clips is very slightly different depending on which [Apple](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/apple) OS you’re on. If you’re using iOS on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch then you’ll need our first method, and if you’re using OS X or MacOS on a Mac you’ll need the second.\n\nOn iOS, the trick is to install a clever little app called [Documents](https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/documents-5-fast-pdf-reader\/id364901807?mt=8&at=1001lnRX&ct=trd-us-4595822420285642518). It’s a file manager, but it also happens to be able to download YouTube clips too. The process is a little fiddly but still straightforward.\n\nFirst of all, find the clip you want to download in the YouTube app for iOS or in [Safari](https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/safari). Once you’ve found it, tap the 'Share' icon and then 'Copy Link'.\n\n![Document5 on your Android device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6Cutrmeixr5sj5FKquxVRU.jpg)\n\nTo download a YouTube video to an iPhone, copy the link from the YouTube app, then use savefrom.net and Documents to save it to your device (Image credit: Readdle Inc)\n\nOpen Documents and look for its web browser icon, which is the little compass at the bottom right of the display. Tap on that and go to [savefrom.net](http:\/\/en.savefrom.net\/). Paste the address of the YouTube clip in the big input box, choose the quality options you prefer and the file will start to download.\n\nWhen it’s finished it’ll appear in Documents' downloads section, from which you can drag it over 'Photos \\> Camera Roll' so it’s available from outside the Documents5 app.\n\n### Download YouTube videos to a Mac\n![Using Maxx YouTube Downloader for Mac on your device](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nLc2hXRZak8RSvus7HaD3a.jpg)\n\nYou can download YouTube videos to a Mac with MacX YouTube Downloader (Image credit: Digiarty Software)\n\nOn a Mac there are stacks of options, but one of the most straightforward is [MacX YouTube Downloader](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=92X363&xcust=trd_us_1129851449498765772&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macxdvd.com%2Ffree-youtube-video-downloader-mac%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techradar.com) ([also available for Windows](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=92X363&xcust=trd_us_1119422986354334979&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.winxdvd.com%2Fyoutube-downloader%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techradar.com)). All you need to do is add the link and choose the quality options, and you can download multiple clips at once.\n\nRead on to learn more about video formats and quality settings when downloading YouTube videos.\n\n### Tips\n### Is downloading a YouTube video legal?\nUsing third-party apps to download YouTube videos is against [YouTube’s terms of service](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/static?gl=GB&template=terms) – which state that you are only able to stream videos directly from its servers. Downloading YouTube videos also opens you up to potential copyright infringement unless you have permission from the copyright holder, it’s in the public domain, or you own the video yourself.\n\nThat said, YouTube does offer some ways to download videos through its web service and its own apps. In this guide we’ll explain how to do this, and take you through the other options available for iPhone, Android, Mac and PC.\n\n### How do I download videos with YouTube Premium?\nIf you have a [YouTube Premium](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/premium) subscription, you'll enjoy various perks, including the ability to download videos to watch offline without third-party software. You can do this using the YouTube, YouTube Music and YouTube gaming apps. Bear in mind that you can only watch the downloaded videos using the app – you can’t move the video file to a different device, or watch it with a different player.\n\nStart watching a video, then tap the ‘Download’ button (a gray arrow) under the player and choose a quality setting. Once the video has downloaded from YouTube successfully, you can find it in your Library or Account tab.\n\nYou must be signed into your account to watch downloaded videos, and you can't respond to videos with comments or likes when watching them offline.\n\n### What formats can I download YouTube videos in?\nVideo downloading apps usually give you a choice of file formats. The most common are MP4, 3GP, AVI and MOV; the choice of format and quality settings will affect what you can watch your video on, and how good the video will be.\n\nIf you're not too fussed about video quality, 3GP is the file format for you. It's perfect for small-screened mobile phones and awful on anything else, but the files are tiny – which matters on old mobiles, as they don't usually have very much on-board storage or any memory expansion capabilities.\n\nFor other devices, MOV is Apple's video format and works on every Mac, AVI was developed by Microsoft and works happily on PCs, and MP4 is the video equivalent of MP3 and works on pretty much anything. For maximum compatibility we'd suggest sticking with MP4.\n\n### How would video quality be?\nThe next decision you'll need to make is the video quality. If you're downloading via a service such as [ClipConverter](http:\/\/www.clipconverter.cc\/) – a process explained on the previous page of this article, you'll be given a choice of video sources. That's because YouTube streams in multiple qualities ranging from 3GP for old mobiles to 2160 4K definitions for big 4K displays.\n\n3GP aside, you have four options here for your computer, smartphone or tablet: 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p, 1440p and 2160p. The higher the quality the bigger the file, so the trick is to balance quality and size: unless you're watching on a really big screen, you can probably manage without 2160p quality unless you've got oodles of spare storage (although 360p video won't look good on an HD display).\n\nUnless you have unlimited storage capacity, the trade-off usually means finding the lowest video quality that you can tolerate on the display you'll be watching the video on.\n\nIf the video you're downloading has music, it doesn't matter what video quality you choose – the soundtrack has the same bitrate whether you go for a 480p video or a 2160p one. 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Boilerpipe Text	Slik laster du ned YouTube-videoer slik at du kan se dem når du ikke er tilkoblet nettet. (Image credit: GaudiLab / Shutterstock) A free YouTube downloader app makes it easier than ever to get instant access to all your favorite videos at any point in the day. There's nothing worse than going to give a presentation at work or curling up on the couch at the end of a long day and finding out that your internet connection is too slow and your video won't stream. Thankfully, a YouTube download app solves that problem. YouTube is the most-watched video streaming service in the world, with approximately 164 million active users each month. And while having the convenience of being able to quickly watch videos when you're online removes the hassle of having to forward plan, a download app is ideal for those times when you know you're going to be offline or don't want to run the risk of being without the video you need. Thankfully, the best free YouTube downloader apps make this whole process a breeze. All you need to do is copy your chosen video's URL, paste it into a downloader app and before you know it, you've got access to that video whenever you need it. Pretty cool, right? So, how do you get your hands on a life-changing YouTube download app and how do you go about using it? Below you'll find step-by-step instructions for Windows PC, Android, iPhone and Mac that are so easy to follow you'll happily be watching videos offline in no time at all. Download YouTube videos to a Windows PC 4K Video Downloader is a free YouTube video downloader that's very simple to use (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) 1. Get 4K Video Downloader To download YouTube videos to a Windows PC, start by downloading and installing 4K Video Downloader . This software is completely free, and it enables you to download whole playlists, as well as 360-degree and 3D videos. It's a great app for downloading YouTube app that we highly recommend. When it's done, check the box marked 'Launch' and click 'Finish'. Once you've copied the video's URL from your browser, click the green 'Paste' button in 4K Video Downloader (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) 2. Copy and paste the video URL Open your web browser, find the video you want to download from YouTube and copy its URL from the address bar. Then return to 4K Video Downloader and click the green 'Paste Link' button at the top left. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. The software will retrieve information about the video and give you a choice of quality options. These will vary depending on the quality of the original video, but the software can download YouTube videos in 4K if it's available. The download options will vary depending on the quality of the original video on YouTube (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) 3. Choose the quality and format 4K Video Downloader will allow you to download whole YouTube videos, or just rip the audio. Choose your preferred selection using the drop-down menu on the left, then choose a format using the menu on the right. We prefer MP4 for our videos, because it gives a good balance of quality and file size – and will play on basically every device. Then, choose your quality. For playing back video on your TV or PC, we recommend picking the highest resolution, but bear in mind that this will take longer and will take up more space. Luckily, you can check the estimated file size on the left to see how much space it will take. You can also choose where the downloaded video should be saved using the 'Browse' button at the bottom. Once you're happy, click 'Download'. When you download an individual video, 4K Video Downloader will give you the option of downloading the entire channel (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) 4. Download the YouTube video The YouTube video will now be downloaded for you. If there are other videos in the creator's channel, 4K Video Downloader will ask whether you want to download those as well. It can download up to 24 videos at once. Once the video has finished downloading, you can find it in the destination folder, or right-click it in 4K Video Downloader and select 'Play'. Unless you adjust the settings, the video will stay in this list until you choose to remove it – even if you close and restart the software. With Smart Mode, you can download YouTube Videos with a single click. It saves your settings so you don't have to re-enter them each time (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) 5. Try Smart Mode If you often download videos in the same format, check out Smart Mode. This saves your download preferences and loads them automatically. Click the lightbulb icon at the top right and next time you paste a URL into 4K Video Downloader, it will be downloaded instantly with the last settings you used. Download YouTube videos to an Android device You can't download TubeMate from the Google Play Store, so you'll need to download the APK (Image credit: Devian Studio) 1. Install TubeMate TubeMate is a hugely popular YouTube download app for the best Android phones , and with good reason: it’s really easy to use and has the features you need without any bells and whistles you don’t. The TubeMate video downloader isn't available on the Google Play Store ( Google isn't too keen on YouTube downloaders), so first of all you'll need to allow your Android device to install and run apps downloaded from other places. Be cautious when you turn on this setting, as you'll want to make sure you only download apps you know are safe. Open up 'Settings' and go to 'Security'. Scroll down and next to where it says 'Unknown sources', tap the toggle to turn this setting on. Now, on your Android device visit the TubeMate YouTube Downloader website and select one of the verified sites to download it from. TubeMate looks much like the official YouTube app. Search for the video you want and start playing (Image credit: Devian Studio) 2. Choose a video to download You might see a warning message about downloading APK files, so click 'OK' to allow it. Once TubeMate has downloaded, run the file and tap 'Install', then tap 'Open'. You'll then be informed which permissions the video downloader needs to run. If you're happy to proceed, let it go ahead and the app will launch. TubeMate looks much like the official YouTube Android app, with a black background. Search for a video and begin playing it, then tap the red 'Download' button that appears at the bottom right. When you've chosen a video, tap the red button, choose your settings and you're ready to start (Image credit: Devian Studio) 3. Download the video The next thing you’ll see is a list of formats. You’ll see video and audio formats and different quality and resolution options for each. If you have a high-end device then by all means download the highest possible quality versions, but remember that the higher the resolution the bigger the file: if your phone or tablet doesn’t have much free space, YouTube videos will soon fill it up. When you're happy, tap the red 'Download' button again. The video will download in the background, so you can keep using your phone as normal – though downloading videos uses a lot of juice and might make your batter run down faster. You can also add YouTube videos to a queue to download later. This handy if you're currently using 4G and want to wait until you have Wi-Fi before downloading any large files. Download YouTube videos to an iPhone The process of downloading YouTube clips is very slightly different depending on which Apple OS you’re on. If you’re using iOS on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch then you’ll need our first method, and if you’re using OS X or MacOS on a Mac you’ll need the second. On iOS, the trick is to install a clever little app called Documents . It’s a file manager, but it also happens to be able to download YouTube clips too. The process is a little fiddly but still straightforward. First of all, find the clip you want to download in the YouTube app for iOS or in Safari . Once you’ve found it, tap the 'Share' icon and then 'Copy Link'. To download a YouTube video to an iPhone, copy the link from the YouTube app, then use savefrom.net and Documents to save it to your device (Image credit: Readdle Inc) Open Documents and look for its web browser icon, which is the little compass at the bottom right of the display. Tap on that and go to savefrom.net . Paste the address of the YouTube clip in the big input box, choose the quality options you prefer and the file will start to download. When it’s finished it’ll appear in Documents' downloads section, from which you can drag it over 'Photos > Camera Roll' so it’s available from outside the Documents5 app. Download YouTube videos to a Mac You can download YouTube videos to a Mac with MacX YouTube Downloader (Image credit: Digiarty Software) On a Mac there are stacks of options, but one of the most straightforward is MacX YouTube Downloader ( also available for Windows ). All you need to do is add the link and choose the quality options, and you can download multiple clips at once. Read on to learn more about video formats and quality settings when downloading YouTube videos. Tips Is downloading a YouTube video legal? Using third-party apps to download YouTube videos is against YouTube’s terms of service – which state that you are only able to stream videos directly from its servers. Downloading YouTube videos also opens you up to potential copyright infringement unless you have permission from the copyright holder, it’s in the public domain, or you own the video yourself. That said, YouTube does offer some ways to download videos through its web service and its own apps. In this guide we’ll explain how to do this, and take you through the other options available for iPhone, Android, Mac and PC. How do I download videos with YouTube Premium? If you have a YouTube Premium subscription, you'll enjoy various perks, including the ability to download videos to watch offline without third-party software. You can do this using the YouTube, YouTube Music and YouTube gaming apps. Bear in mind that you can only watch the downloaded videos using the app – you can’t move the video file to a different device, or watch it with a different player. Start watching a video, then tap the ‘Download’ button (a gray arrow) under the player and choose a quality setting. Once the video has downloaded from YouTube successfully, you can find it in your Library or Account tab. You must be signed into your account to watch downloaded videos, and you can't respond to videos with comments or likes when watching them offline. What formats can I download YouTube videos in? Video downloading apps usually give you a choice of file formats. The most common are MP4, 3GP, AVI and MOV; the choice of format and quality settings will affect what you can watch your video on, and how good the video will be. If you're not too fussed about video quality, 3GP is the file format for you. It's perfect for small-screened mobile phones and awful on anything else, but the files are tiny – which matters on old mobiles, as they don't usually have very much on-board storage or any memory expansion capabilities. For other devices, MOV is Apple's video format and works on every Mac, AVI was developed by Microsoft and works happily on PCs, and MP4 is the video equivalent of MP3 and works on pretty much anything. For maximum compatibility we'd suggest sticking with MP4. How would video quality be? The next decision you'll need to make is the video quality. If you're downloading via a service such as ClipConverter – a process explained on the previous page of this article, you'll be given a choice of video sources. That's because YouTube streams in multiple qualities ranging from 3GP for old mobiles to 2160 4K definitions for big 4K displays. 3GP aside, you have four options here for your computer, smartphone or tablet: 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p, 1440p and 2160p. The higher the quality the bigger the file, so the trick is to balance quality and size: unless you're watching on a really big screen, you can probably manage without 2160p quality unless you've got oodles of spare storage (although 360p video won't look good on an HD display). Unless you have unlimited storage capacity, the trade-off usually means finding the lowest video quality that you can tolerate on the display you'll be watching the video on. If the video you're downloading has music, it doesn't matter what video quality you choose – the soundtrack has the same bitrate whether you go for a 480p video or a 2160p one. That's because YouTube's audio and video streams are two separate things, so adjusting the video quality doesn't make any difference to the quality of the soundtrack. Contributor Writer, broadcaster, musician and kitchen gadget obsessive Carrie Marshall has been writing about tech since 1998, contributing sage advice and odd opinions to all kinds of magazines and websites as well as writing more than twenty books. Her latest, a love letter to music titled Small Town Joy , is on sale now. She is the singer in spectacularly obscure Glaswegian rock band Unquiet Mind .
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YouTube is the most-watched video streaming service in the world, with approximately 164 million active users each month. And while having the convenience of being able to quickly watch videos when you're online removes the hassle of having to forward plan, a download app is ideal for those times when you know you're going to be offline or don't want to run the risk of being without the video you need. Thankfully, the [best free YouTube downloader apps](https://www.techradar.com/best/free-youtube-downloader) make this whole process a breeze. All you need to do is copy your chosen video's URL, paste it into a downloader app and before you know it, you've got access to that video whenever you need it. Pretty cool, right? 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Regardless of whether you're using one of the [best Windows laptops](https://www.techradar.com/news/best-windows-laptop) or the [best MacBooks and Macs](https://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/mac-buyer-s-guide-2015-1295725) are more your thing, you'll find these free YouTube download apps work beautifully across all platforms - including smartphones. Whether you're on a train, a plane, or a work commute, you can easily watch and listen to a collection of YouTube videos across any one of your devices. So, how do you get your hands on a life-changing YouTube download app and how do you go about using it? Below you'll find step-by-step instructions for Windows PC, Android, iPhone and Mac that are so easy to follow you'll happily be watching videos offline in no time at all. 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It's not free, unlike the software below, but you won't find a more powerful tool. ### Download YouTube videos to a Windows PC ![Download and install 4K Video Downloader on your device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ey2FfhpvTdBLMTfJGm86UQ.jpg) 4K Video Downloader is a free YouTube video downloader that's very simple to use (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) ## 1\. Get 4K Video Downloader To download YouTube videos to a Windows PC, start by downloading and installing [4K Video Downloader](https://www.4kdownload.com/). This software is completely free, and it enables you to download whole playlists, as well as 360-degree and 3D videos. It's a great app for downloading YouTube app that we highly recommend. When it's done, check the box marked 'Launch' and click 'Finish'. ![Divider](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg) ![Paste video URL into 4K Video Downloader on your device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gkx9dj7KzEE2QYzUkkvPw4.jpg) Once you've copied the video's URL from your browser, click the green 'Paste' button in 4K Video Downloader (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) ## 2\. Copy and paste the video URL Open your web browser, find the video you want to download from YouTube and copy its URL from the address bar. Then return to [4K](https://www.techradar.com/tag/4k) Video Downloader and click the green 'Paste Link' button at the top left. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. By signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/terms-conditions\/) and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/privacy-policy\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time. The software will retrieve information about the video and give you a choice of quality options. These will vary depending on the quality of the original video, but the software can download YouTube videos in 4K if it's available. ![Divider](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg) ![Choose the video quality and format on your device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kdW4KGo8tcE4wjZj2wjdJD.jpg) The download options will vary depending on the quality of the original video on YouTube (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) ## 3\. Choose the quality and format 4K Video Downloader will allow you to download whole YouTube videos, or just rip the audio. Choose your preferred selection using the drop-down menu on the left, then choose a format using the menu on the right. We prefer MP4 for our videos, because it gives a good balance of quality and file size – and will play on basically every device. Then, choose your quality. For playing back video on your TV or PC, we recommend picking the highest resolution, but bear in mind that this will take longer and will take up more space. Luckily, you can check the estimated file size on the left to see how much space it will take. 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Once you're happy, click 'Download'. ![Divider](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg) ![Download a whole YouTube channel for your device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZRowe6H7cBs6UAeawxLmCP.jpg) When you download an individual video, 4K Video Downloader will give you the option of downloading the entire channel (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) ## 4\. Download the YouTube video The YouTube video will now be downloaded for you. If there are other videos in the creator's channel, 4K Video Downloader will ask whether you want to download those as well. It can download up to 24 videos at once. Once the video has finished downloading, you can find it in the destination folder, or right-click it in 4K Video Downloader and select 'Play'. Unless you adjust the settings, the video will stay in this list until you choose to remove it – even if you close and restart the software. ![Divider](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg) ![Set Smart Mode to download YouTube videos with one click](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P7Fbqry5u3piBrYmdj4tE3.jpg) With Smart Mode, you can download YouTube Videos with a single click. It saves your settings so you don't have to re-enter them each time (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) ## 5\. Try Smart Mode If you often download videos in the same format, check out Smart Mode. This saves your download preferences and loads them automatically. Click the lightbulb icon at the top right and next time you paste a URL into 4K Video Downloader, it will be downloaded instantly with the last settings you used. ### Download YouTube videos to an Android device ![TubeMate on your Android device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z7XNqcctT9yxvWSBwKw79j.jpg) You can't download TubeMate from the Google Play Store, so you'll need to download the APK (Image credit: Devian Studio) ## 1\. Install TubeMate TubeMate is a hugely popular YouTube download app for the [best Android phones](https://www.techradar.com/best/best-android-phones), and with good reason: it’s really easy to use and has the features you need without any bells and whistles you don’t. The TubeMate video downloader isn't available on the [Google Play Store](https://www.techradar.com/tag/google-play-store) ([Google](https://www.techradar.com/tag/google) isn't too keen on YouTube downloaders), so first of all you'll need to allow your Android device to install and run apps downloaded from other places. Be cautious when you turn on this setting, as you'll want to make sure you only download apps you know are safe. Open up 'Settings' and go to 'Security'. Scroll down and next to where it says 'Unknown sources', tap the toggle to turn this setting on. Now, on your Android device visit the [TubeMate YouTube Downloader](http://tubemate.net/) website and select one of the verified sites to download it from. ![Divider](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg) ![Choose a video to download using TubeMate on your device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g9D7gFgpnQ9DDSvszgQpdN.jpg) TubeMate looks much like the official YouTube app. Search for the video you want and start playing (Image credit: Devian Studio) ## 2\. Choose a video to download You might see a warning message about downloading APK files, so click 'OK' to allow it. Once TubeMate has downloaded, run the file and tap 'Install', then tap 'Open'. You'll then be informed which permissions the video downloader needs to run. If you're happy to proceed, let it go ahead and the app will launch. TubeMate looks much like the official YouTube Android app, with a black background. Search for a video and begin playing it, then tap the red 'Download' button that appears at the bottom right. ![Divider](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg) ![Download a video using TubeMate on your Android and iOS device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/APhumZMT6i7zZofGciBKrS.jpg) When you've chosen a video, tap the red button, choose your settings and you're ready to start (Image credit: Devian Studio) ## 3\. Download the video The next thing you’ll see is a list of formats. You’ll see video and audio formats and different quality and resolution options for each. If you have a high-end device then by all means download the highest possible quality versions, but remember that the higher the resolution the bigger the file: if your phone or tablet doesn’t have much free space, YouTube videos will soon fill it up. When you're happy, tap the red 'Download' button again. The video will download in the background, so you can keep using your phone as normal – though downloading videos uses a lot of juice and might make your batter run down faster. You can also add YouTube videos to a queue to download later. This handy if you're currently using 4G and want to wait until you have Wi-Fi before downloading any large files. ### Download YouTube videos to an iPhone The process of downloading YouTube clips is very slightly different depending on which [Apple](https://www.techradar.com/tag/apple) OS you’re on. If you’re using iOS on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch then you’ll need our first method, and if you’re using OS X or MacOS on a Mac you’ll need the second. On iOS, the trick is to install a clever little app called [Documents](https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/documents-5-fast-pdf-reader/id364901807?mt=8&at=1001lnRX&ct=trd-us-4595822420285642518). It’s a file manager, but it also happens to be able to download YouTube clips too. The process is a little fiddly but still straightforward. First of all, find the clip you want to download in the YouTube app for iOS or in [Safari](https://www.techradar.com/tag/safari). Once you’ve found it, tap the 'Share' icon and then 'Copy Link'. ![Document5 on your Android device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6Cutrmeixr5sj5FKquxVRU.jpg) To download a YouTube video to an iPhone, copy the link from the YouTube app, then use savefrom.net and Documents to save it to your device (Image credit: Readdle Inc) Open Documents and look for its web browser icon, which is the little compass at the bottom right of the display. Tap on that and go to [savefrom.net](http://en.savefrom.net/). Paste the address of the YouTube clip in the big input box, choose the quality options you prefer and the file will start to download. When it’s finished it’ll appear in Documents' downloads section, from which you can drag it over 'Photos \> Camera Roll' so it’s available from outside the Documents5 app. ### Download YouTube videos to a Mac ![Using Maxx YouTube Downloader for Mac on your device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nLc2hXRZak8RSvus7HaD3a.jpg) You can download YouTube videos to a Mac with MacX YouTube Downloader (Image credit: Digiarty Software) On a Mac there are stacks of options, but one of the most straightforward is [MacX YouTube Downloader](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=92X363&xcust=trd_us_1129851449498765772&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macxdvd.com%2Ffree-youtube-video-downloader-mac%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techradar.com) ([also available for Windows](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=92X363&xcust=trd_us_1119422986354334979&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.winxdvd.com%2Fyoutube-downloader%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techradar.com)). All you need to do is add the link and choose the quality options, and you can download multiple clips at once. Read on to learn more about video formats and quality settings when downloading YouTube videos. ### Tips ### Is downloading a YouTube video legal? Using third-party apps to download YouTube videos is against [YouTube’s terms of service](https://www.youtube.com/static?gl=GB&template=terms) – which state that you are only able to stream videos directly from its servers. Downloading YouTube videos also opens you up to potential copyright infringement unless you have permission from the copyright holder, it’s in the public domain, or you own the video yourself. That said, YouTube does offer some ways to download videos through its web service and its own apps. In this guide we’ll explain how to do this, and take you through the other options available for iPhone, Android, Mac and PC. ### How do I download videos with YouTube Premium? If you have a [YouTube Premium](https://www.youtube.com/premium) subscription, you'll enjoy various perks, including the ability to download videos to watch offline without third-party software. You can do this using the YouTube, YouTube Music and YouTube gaming apps. Bear in mind that you can only watch the downloaded videos using the app – you can’t move the video file to a different device, or watch it with a different player. Start watching a video, then tap the ‘Download’ button (a gray arrow) under the player and choose a quality setting. Once the video has downloaded from YouTube successfully, you can find it in your Library or Account tab. You must be signed into your account to watch downloaded videos, and you can't respond to videos with comments or likes when watching them offline. ### What formats can I download YouTube videos in? Video downloading apps usually give you a choice of file formats. The most common are MP4, 3GP, AVI and MOV; the choice of format and quality settings will affect what you can watch your video on, and how good the video will be. If you're not too fussed about video quality, 3GP is the file format for you. It's perfect for small-screened mobile phones and awful on anything else, but the files are tiny – which matters on old mobiles, as they don't usually have very much on-board storage or any memory expansion capabilities. For other devices, MOV is Apple's video format and works on every Mac, AVI was developed by Microsoft and works happily on PCs, and MP4 is the video equivalent of MP3 and works on pretty much anything. For maximum compatibility we'd suggest sticking with MP4. ### How would video quality be? The next decision you'll need to make is the video quality. If you're downloading via a service such as [ClipConverter](http://www.clipconverter.cc/) – a process explained on the previous page of this article, you'll be given a choice of video sources. That's because YouTube streams in multiple qualities ranging from 3GP for old mobiles to 2160 4K definitions for big 4K displays. 3GP aside, you have four options here for your computer, smartphone or tablet: 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p, 1440p and 2160p. The higher the quality the bigger the file, so the trick is to balance quality and size: unless you're watching on a really big screen, you can probably manage without 2160p quality unless you've got oodles of spare storage (although 360p video won't look good on an HD display). Unless you have unlimited storage capacity, the trade-off usually means finding the lowest video quality that you can tolerate on the display you'll be watching the video on. If the video you're downloading has music, it doesn't matter what video quality you choose – the soundtrack has the same bitrate whether you go for a 480p video or a 2160p one. That's because YouTube's audio and video streams are two separate things, so adjusting the video quality doesn't make any difference to the quality of the soundtrack. TOPICS [YouTube](https://www.techradar.com/tag/youtube) [Microsoft](https://www.techradar.com/tag/microsoft) ![Carrie Marshall](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xJGRRy6MkKwN3qJ5X6enZG.jpeg) [Carrie Marshall](https://www.techradar.com/author/carrie-marshall) Social Links Navigation Contributor Writer, broadcaster, musician and kitchen gadget obsessive Carrie Marshall has been writing about tech since 1998, contributing sage advice and odd opinions to all kinds of magazines and websites as well as writing more than twenty books. 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Readable Markdown	![Student holding a cup of coffee and using a YouTube download app to watch a video at her desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DT3XDbTaUC2nQB3Wfi9tR3.jpg) Slik laster du ned YouTube-videoer slik at du kan se dem når du ikke er tilkoblet nettet. (Image credit: GaudiLab / Shutterstock) A free [YouTube](https://www.techradar.com/tag/youtube) downloader app makes it easier than ever to get instant access to all your favorite videos at any point in the day. There's nothing worse than going to give a presentation at work or curling up on the couch at the end of a long day and finding out that your internet connection is too slow and your video won't stream. Thankfully, a YouTube download app solves that problem. YouTube is the most-watched video streaming service in the world, with approximately 164 million active users each month. And while having the convenience of being able to quickly watch videos when you're online removes the hassle of having to forward plan, a download app is ideal for those times when you know you're going to be offline or don't want to run the risk of being without the video you need. Thankfully, the [best free YouTube downloader apps](https://www.techradar.com/best/free-youtube-downloader) make this whole process a breeze. All you need to do is copy your chosen video's URL, paste it into a downloader app and before you know it, you've got access to that video whenever you need it. Pretty cool, right? So, how do you get your hands on a life-changing YouTube download app and how do you go about using it? Below you'll find step-by-step instructions for Windows PC, Android, iPhone and Mac that are so easy to follow you'll happily be watching videos offline in no time at all. ### Download YouTube videos to a Windows PC ![Download and install 4K Video Downloader on your device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ey2FfhpvTdBLMTfJGm86UQ.jpg) 4K Video Downloader is a free YouTube video downloader that's very simple to use (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) ## 1\. Get 4K Video Downloader To download YouTube videos to a Windows PC, start by downloading and installing [4K Video Downloader](https://www.4kdownload.com/). This software is completely free, and it enables you to download whole playlists, as well as 360-degree and 3D videos. It's a great app for downloading YouTube app that we highly recommend. When it's done, check the box marked 'Launch' and click 'Finish'. ![Divider](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg) ![Paste video URL into 4K Video Downloader on your device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gkx9dj7KzEE2QYzUkkvPw4.jpg) Once you've copied the video's URL from your browser, click the green 'Paste' button in 4K Video Downloader (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) ## 2\. Copy and paste the video URL Open your web browser, find the video you want to download from YouTube and copy its URL from the address bar. Then return to [4K](https://www.techradar.com/tag/4k) Video Downloader and click the green 'Paste Link' button at the top left. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. The software will retrieve information about the video and give you a choice of quality options. These will vary depending on the quality of the original video, but the software can download YouTube videos in 4K if it's available. ![Divider](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg) ![Choose the video quality and format on your device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kdW4KGo8tcE4wjZj2wjdJD.jpg) The download options will vary depending on the quality of the original video on YouTube (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) ## 3\. Choose the quality and format 4K Video Downloader will allow you to download whole YouTube videos, or just rip the audio. Choose your preferred selection using the drop-down menu on the left, then choose a format using the menu on the right. We prefer MP4 for our videos, because it gives a good balance of quality and file size – and will play on basically every device. Then, choose your quality. For playing back video on your TV or PC, we recommend picking the highest resolution, but bear in mind that this will take longer and will take up more space. Luckily, you can check the estimated file size on the left to see how much space it will take. You can also choose where the downloaded video should be saved using the 'Browse' button at the bottom. Once you're happy, click 'Download'. ![Divider](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg) ![Download a whole YouTube channel for your device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZRowe6H7cBs6UAeawxLmCP.jpg) When you download an individual video, 4K Video Downloader will give you the option of downloading the entire channel (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) ## 4\. Download the YouTube video The YouTube video will now be downloaded for you. If there are other videos in the creator's channel, 4K Video Downloader will ask whether you want to download those as well. It can download up to 24 videos at once. Once the video has finished downloading, you can find it in the destination folder, or right-click it in 4K Video Downloader and select 'Play'. Unless you adjust the settings, the video will stay in this list until you choose to remove it – even if you close and restart the software. ![Divider](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg) ![Set Smart Mode to download YouTube videos with one click](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P7Fbqry5u3piBrYmdj4tE3.jpg) With Smart Mode, you can download YouTube Videos with a single click. It saves your settings so you don't have to re-enter them each time (Image credit: OpenMedia LLC) ## 5\. Try Smart Mode If you often download videos in the same format, check out Smart Mode. This saves your download preferences and loads them automatically. Click the lightbulb icon at the top right and next time you paste a URL into 4K Video Downloader, it will be downloaded instantly with the last settings you used. ### Download YouTube videos to an Android device ![TubeMate on your Android device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z7XNqcctT9yxvWSBwKw79j.jpg) You can't download TubeMate from the Google Play Store, so you'll need to download the APK (Image credit: Devian Studio) ## 1\. Install TubeMate TubeMate is a hugely popular YouTube download app for the [best Android phones](https://www.techradar.com/best/best-android-phones), and with good reason: it’s really easy to use and has the features you need without any bells and whistles you don’t. The TubeMate video downloader isn't available on the [Google Play Store](https://www.techradar.com/tag/google-play-store) ([Google](https://www.techradar.com/tag/google) isn't too keen on YouTube downloaders), so first of all you'll need to allow your Android device to install and run apps downloaded from other places. Be cautious when you turn on this setting, as you'll want to make sure you only download apps you know are safe. Open up 'Settings' and go to 'Security'. Scroll down and next to where it says 'Unknown sources', tap the toggle to turn this setting on. Now, on your Android device visit the [TubeMate YouTube Downloader](http://tubemate.net/) website and select one of the verified sites to download it from. ![Divider](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg) ![Choose a video to download using TubeMate on your device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g9D7gFgpnQ9DDSvszgQpdN.jpg) TubeMate looks much like the official YouTube app. Search for the video you want and start playing (Image credit: Devian Studio) ## 2\. Choose a video to download You might see a warning message about downloading APK files, so click 'OK' to allow it. Once TubeMate has downloaded, run the file and tap 'Install', then tap 'Open'. You'll then be informed which permissions the video downloader needs to run. If you're happy to proceed, let it go ahead and the app will launch. TubeMate looks much like the official YouTube Android app, with a black background. Search for a video and begin playing it, then tap the red 'Download' button that appears at the bottom right. ![Divider](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RjyHFzxd8ddxJeDpNcYVEn.jpg) ![Download a video using TubeMate on your Android and iOS device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/APhumZMT6i7zZofGciBKrS.jpg) When you've chosen a video, tap the red button, choose your settings and you're ready to start (Image credit: Devian Studio) ## 3\. Download the video The next thing you’ll see is a list of formats. You’ll see video and audio formats and different quality and resolution options for each. If you have a high-end device then by all means download the highest possible quality versions, but remember that the higher the resolution the bigger the file: if your phone or tablet doesn’t have much free space, YouTube videos will soon fill it up. When you're happy, tap the red 'Download' button again. The video will download in the background, so you can keep using your phone as normal – though downloading videos uses a lot of juice and might make your batter run down faster. You can also add YouTube videos to a queue to download later. This handy if you're currently using 4G and want to wait until you have Wi-Fi before downloading any large files. ### Download YouTube videos to an iPhone The process of downloading YouTube clips is very slightly different depending on which [Apple](https://www.techradar.com/tag/apple) OS you’re on. If you’re using iOS on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch then you’ll need our first method, and if you’re using OS X or MacOS on a Mac you’ll need the second. On iOS, the trick is to install a clever little app called [Documents](https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/documents-5-fast-pdf-reader/id364901807?mt=8&at=1001lnRX&ct=trd-us-4595822420285642518). It’s a file manager, but it also happens to be able to download YouTube clips too. The process is a little fiddly but still straightforward. First of all, find the clip you want to download in the YouTube app for iOS or in [Safari](https://www.techradar.com/tag/safari). Once you’ve found it, tap the 'Share' icon and then 'Copy Link'. ![Document5 on your Android device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6Cutrmeixr5sj5FKquxVRU.jpg) To download a YouTube video to an iPhone, copy the link from the YouTube app, then use savefrom.net and Documents to save it to your device (Image credit: Readdle Inc) Open Documents and look for its web browser icon, which is the little compass at the bottom right of the display. Tap on that and go to [savefrom.net](http://en.savefrom.net/). Paste the address of the YouTube clip in the big input box, choose the quality options you prefer and the file will start to download. When it’s finished it’ll appear in Documents' downloads section, from which you can drag it over 'Photos \> Camera Roll' so it’s available from outside the Documents5 app. ### Download YouTube videos to a Mac ![Using Maxx YouTube Downloader for Mac on your device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nLc2hXRZak8RSvus7HaD3a.jpg) You can download YouTube videos to a Mac with MacX YouTube Downloader (Image credit: Digiarty Software) On a Mac there are stacks of options, but one of the most straightforward is [MacX YouTube Downloader](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=92X363&xcust=trd_us_1129851449498765772&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macxdvd.com%2Ffree-youtube-video-downloader-mac%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techradar.com) ([also available for Windows](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=92X363&xcust=trd_us_1119422986354334979&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.winxdvd.com%2Fyoutube-downloader%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.techradar.com)). All you need to do is add the link and choose the quality options, and you can download multiple clips at once. Read on to learn more about video formats and quality settings when downloading YouTube videos. ### Tips ### Is downloading a YouTube video legal? Using third-party apps to download YouTube videos is against [YouTube’s terms of service](https://www.youtube.com/static?gl=GB&template=terms) – which state that you are only able to stream videos directly from its servers. Downloading YouTube videos also opens you up to potential copyright infringement unless you have permission from the copyright holder, it’s in the public domain, or you own the video yourself. That said, YouTube does offer some ways to download videos through its web service and its own apps. In this guide we’ll explain how to do this, and take you through the other options available for iPhone, Android, Mac and PC. ### How do I download videos with YouTube Premium? If you have a [YouTube Premium](https://www.youtube.com/premium) subscription, you'll enjoy various perks, including the ability to download videos to watch offline without third-party software. You can do this using the YouTube, YouTube Music and YouTube gaming apps. Bear in mind that you can only watch the downloaded videos using the app – you can’t move the video file to a different device, or watch it with a different player. Start watching a video, then tap the ‘Download’ button (a gray arrow) under the player and choose a quality setting. Once the video has downloaded from YouTube successfully, you can find it in your Library or Account tab. You must be signed into your account to watch downloaded videos, and you can't respond to videos with comments or likes when watching them offline. ### What formats can I download YouTube videos in? Video downloading apps usually give you a choice of file formats. The most common are MP4, 3GP, AVI and MOV; the choice of format and quality settings will affect what you can watch your video on, and how good the video will be. If you're not too fussed about video quality, 3GP is the file format for you. It's perfect for small-screened mobile phones and awful on anything else, but the files are tiny – which matters on old mobiles, as they don't usually have very much on-board storage or any memory expansion capabilities. For other devices, MOV is Apple's video format and works on every Mac, AVI was developed by Microsoft and works happily on PCs, and MP4 is the video equivalent of MP3 and works on pretty much anything. For maximum compatibility we'd suggest sticking with MP4. ### How would video quality be? The next decision you'll need to make is the video quality. If you're downloading via a service such as [ClipConverter](http://www.clipconverter.cc/) – a process explained on the previous page of this article, you'll be given a choice of video sources. That's because YouTube streams in multiple qualities ranging from 3GP for old mobiles to 2160 4K definitions for big 4K displays. 3GP aside, you have four options here for your computer, smartphone or tablet: 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p, 1440p and 2160p. The higher the quality the bigger the file, so the trick is to balance quality and size: unless you're watching on a really big screen, you can probably manage without 2160p quality unless you've got oodles of spare storage (although 360p video won't look good on an HD display). Unless you have unlimited storage capacity, the trade-off usually means finding the lowest video quality that you can tolerate on the display you'll be watching the video on. If the video you're downloading has music, it doesn't matter what video quality you choose – the soundtrack has the same bitrate whether you go for a 480p video or a 2160p one. That's because YouTube's audio and video streams are two separate things, so adjusting the video quality doesn't make any difference to the quality of the soundtrack. Contributor Writer, broadcaster, musician and kitchen gadget obsessive Carrie Marshall has been writing about tech since 1998, contributing sage advice and odd opinions to all kinds of magazines and websites as well as writing more than twenty books. Her latest, a love letter to music titled [Small Town Joy](https://www.404ink.com/store/p/small-town-joy-carrie-marshall), is on sale now. She is the singer in spectacularly obscure Glaswegian rock band [Unquiet Mind](http://unquietmindmusic.com/).
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