Desktop Software
VLC Media Player
Free; Windows, macOS, Linux
We mention VLC Media Player above because it’s a fantastic tool for Windows users that plays back just about any media ever created. It turns out, it also has the ability to download YouTube videos, albeit in a convoluted way. (If you run into any problems with it, you may need to do a full re-install of VLC and clear your cache to make it work.)
Copy a URL from a YouTube video, then open up VLC. From the Media menu, select Open Network Stream (Ctrl+N) and paste in the URL. Click Play. When the video is playing, go to Tools > Codec Information. There is a box at the bottom called “Source”—copy the URL you find in that box.
Go back to your browser and paste the URL—it’s a temporary web address and will expire eventually—in the address bar and start playing the video. When you’re viewing the video in the browser, you’ll see an option to download the file to keep locally.
However, it appears that VLC is only going to save your file as 1080p and not any higher, even if the original YouTube stream was available in 1440p or 2160p (aka 4K). It also won’t convert video to other formats. To get those options, you need the desktop software below.
5KPlayer
Free; Windows and macOS
The free 5KPlayer is a lot more than a downloader, but it’s got a heck of an integrated downloader. Promising no viruses, ads, or plug-in requirements is a good start. It is, sadly, one of the few I tested that asks for a registration of your name and email—you have to do that to get the full download function across 300+ sites. However, you can still nab 4K vids from YouTube without registering.
When downloading, the program does try to hide some things. Paste in the URL for a YouTube video and the analysis engine runs and shows only a few download options. Click the gear icon, then the Show All button and scroll to see more—like a 4K 3,840-by-2,160 file in WebM format. The 227MB WebM test download took an agonizing 6.5 minutes. Grabbing playlists was possible, but you must adjust download settings one video at a time. The confusing interface makes it hard to go back to the other videos in the playlist.
5K Player also features DLNA server playback so videos you grab can be watched on any devices that support DLNA, and it supports AirPlay for quick playback to supported devices. Pick a video in the library for quick conversion to MP4, MP3, or even ACC (the audio format preferred by iOS devices). The player didn’t like playing back the overly large 4K file, though, and experienced buffering issues (VLC didn’t have any problem with the same file). But ultimately, there’s a lot to like about 5K Player, from the price to the features, especially if you look at them as extras on a downloader. But interface and playback issues may have you looking elsewhere.
Extensions
A browser extension can save you a step. However, you’re going to run into some issues with downloading video from YouTube, especially if you’re using Chrome as your primary browser.
The Chrome Web Store—where you get Chrome browser extensions—is controlled by YouTube’s owner Alphabet/Google. Even an extension ostensibly for this purpose isn’t going to allow YouTube direct downloads, because of Chrome Store restrictions. In general, with Chrome extensions, the download of any RTMP protocol video (protected videos) or streaming video isn’t possible. You can use them on other sites with video, of course. Just not YouTube.
Want to get around it? Get an extension that does not come from the Google Web Store. Some of the programs and helper sites offer an extension component and will spell out how to do the install without the assistance the Chrome Web Store usually provides. Here are a few.
YouTube Video Downloader
Free; Chrome, Opera, Edge, Vivaldi
YouTube Video Downloader from Addoncrop is on multiple browsers but with excellent side-load capabilities. It puts a button below whatever video you’re playing on YouTube, making it easy to grab as a video up to 4K or as an audio-only MP3.
Video DownloadHelper
Free; Firefox, Chrome, Edge
Video DownloadHelper supports a huge number of sites—even those for adults. You’ll know a video is downloadable when the icon for the extension animates when you’re on the web page. Video DownloadHelper for Chrome has stopped working with YouTube—so it could get placement in the Chrome Web Store. You can get around that by using the Video DownloadHelper extension for Firefox or Edge.
Mobile
Snaptube
Download the latest apk version of Snaptube YouTube audio video downloader and mp3 converter app for Android in full. Download any YouTube video or audio file for free.
With SnapTube Video – YouTube Video Downloader, you can download videos from different platforms like Instagram or YouTube and convert the audio to MP3.
It’s getting harder and harder to download music and videos from the Internet … and sometimes it’s not worth it: You can apply to services like Spotify, Netflix or HBO to enjoy your favorite TV shows or movies or stream music, in high quality and completely legally.
However, you still can download music and video from sites like YouTube, many have applications and one of them snaptub the Pro – YouTube Video Downloader , it’s just Google the portal is not limited: you can download videos from Facebook and Instagram.
With this application, you can download online videos and music from streaming sites and social networks.
Main features of SnapTube Video
It is a really good tool that we can use to perform the following functions:
- Download videos in different resolutions.
- Direct download of audio in MP3 format.
- Search for videos using keywords.
- Manage all downloaded videos.
How does Snaptube work?
Using this application is not very complicated. Once running, you can browse through the 11 subcategories to discover different content available for download. You can search manually or also get recommendations and daily recommendations, and even visit the most viewed content.
Regarding the Download … Download our BUTTON and need to use because you will not find this app on Google Play. As you know, the official Android store generally restricts apps that can be used to copy copyrighted content. We have to say that you must use this application at your own risk and depending on what you download you may violate the law.
The Snaptube APK has become very popular on Android smartphones and tablets, has been a great alternative to Tubemate, and has allowed it to reach other platforms like iOS on iPhone and iPad (but you will need a jailbreak). It is much easier on Windows PCs as there are much more convenient and functional alternatives like aTube Catcher.
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From which pages can I download videos and songs?
It offers us a wide variety of sources from which we can download content : YouTube, Vevo, Vimeo, Metacafe, Instagram, LiveLeak, Funny Or Die, Twitter, Facebook … Without a doubt, one of the best apps to download is free music and videos.
What’s new in the latest version
- Bug fixes and various performance and stability improvements.
- Minimum operating system requirements: Android 4.0.3.
- Installing the application via the APK file requires the “Unknown sources” option to be enabled in Settings> Applications.
InsTube
That said, with Android, it is possible to install apps without going through Google. For example, InsTube – Free Video and Music Downloader for Android can only be found at InsTube’s site. Download the APK (Android application package) file to sideload on an Android device. Find it in your device’s downloads and click to install. (You may have to go into your security settings and enable “Unknown sources.”)