Downloading offline video files

However, it requires a lot of technical know-how. Video Downloader Professional is one of the most downloaded and best-recommended plugins in the Chrome Store for downloading streaming video. It's very easy to use. Once you have it installed and enabled on your browser, it will auto-detect each video streaming website to see whether there is any downloadable video or not.

Better yet, it allows us to choose between various resolutions so that we can choose the picture quality that suits our demand most. However, what's worth noticing is Video Downloader professional recently canceled its support for download streaming videos from YouTube.

Apart from this, it cannot be applied to download protected video. Video Download Plus by Vidow. Sadly, just like any other Chrome-based plugins, Video Downloader Plus doesn't support downloading YouTube streaming video.

What's better, this amazing browser extension is capable of downloading live stream videos that are delivered in M3U8 format. Due to the copyright restriction and the developer agreement restrictions, it doesn't allow its users to download YouTube videos or any other protected content. However, the good news is, it has a recording option that allows you to grab the streaming video from a website that's not letting downloads. Keppvid offers a free and online solution to download streaming videos from over sites.

Whether you need to save a YouTube streaming video for a smooth playback under a poor network environment or you'd like to download some Vimeo videos for creating video compilations, it can get the job done. However, it's considered to be a dishonest application by many users. The download page displays lots of misleading ads and security warnings that might induce you to download some useless software. The clear interface makes it is very simple to use. Though it's a free app, there are no pop-up ads or time limits to worry about.

And it doesn't require you to login or install any malware neither. With those disclaimers out of the way, it's good to know that not all uses of YouTube converters are illegal, but that still doesn't mean it's a risk-free way to get free content.

Things are still like the Wild Wild West and downloading a converter tool can result in viruses. So, use these services at your discretion. We recommend using the Free Online Converter. It's helpful because you don't have to download a shady program onto your computer and all that you have to do is copy links from YouTube into the program and click "Convert" to download a file.

Generally speaking, if you have to download the converter, itself, we advise against it. Web-based tools come with less risk. Formerly called YouTube Red, the Premium subscription allows users to download content on YouTube for offline watching. After you've subscribed to the service click here if you haven't yet, the first month is free , follow these instructions:.

Check out your downloaded content in the "Library" or "Account" tabs. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Future Publishing Getty Images. According to YouTube's Terms of Service agreement, it looks like you really aren't allowed to download videos outside of any services the company provides: "You agree not to access Content through any technology or means other than the video playback pages of the Service itself, the Embeddable Player, or other explicitly authorized means YouTube may designate.

Law This content is imported from Giphy. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. JLGutierrez Getty Images. 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. 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.

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. 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'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.