{"id":7687,"date":"2022-07-13T04:56:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T04:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=7687"},"modified":"2022-07-13T04:56:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T04:56:21","slug":"how-to-download-youtube-videos-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-download-youtube-videos-on-mac","title":{"rendered":"How to Download YouTube Videos on Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f411c234022\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f411c234022\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f411c234022\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-download-youtube-videos-on-mac\/#How_to_Download_YouTube_Videos_on_Mac\" title=\"How to Download YouTube Videos on Mac\">How to Download YouTube Videos on Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-download-youtube-videos-on-mac\/#Airy\" title=\"Airy\">Airy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-download-youtube-videos-on-mac\/#AllMyTube\" title=\"AllMyTube\">AllMyTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-download-youtube-videos-on-mac\/#ClipGrab\" title=\"ClipGrab\">ClipGrab<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-download-youtube-videos-on-mac\/#Downie\" title=\"Downie\">Downie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-download-youtube-videos-on-mac\/#AnyTrans_for_iOS\" title=\"AnyTrans for iOS\">AnyTrans for iOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-download-youtube-videos-on-mac\/#Youtube-dl\" title=\"Youtube-dl\">Youtube-dl<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Download_YouTube_Videos_on_Mac\"><\/span>How to Download YouTube Videos on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you want to download YouTube videos on your Mac, there are several ways to do so. First, you can use a browser to watch the videos. You can install Airy, AllMyTube, ClipGrab, or Downie. These programs allow you to download various types of video formats including MP4 and mp3.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Airy\"><\/span>Airy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Airy is a free Mac download manager that allows you to save videos to your computer. Airy allows you to download videos in a variety of resolutions and file types. Airy is available for both Windows and Mac. The program comes with a minimal software footprint, making it easy to use and integrates seamlessly with Mac browsers. All you need to do to download YouTube videos on your Mac is to install the bookmarklet, which you can find in the bookmarks bar of Mozilla and Chrome.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use Airy to download YouTube channels or playlists for viewing offline. To do so, all you need to do is copy the link from the video and paste it into the Airy downloader. Then, choose the format you want to download and click the &#8220;Download&#8221; button. You can choose an MP4 or MP3 file. Unlike other video downloaders, Airy supports downloading age-restricted videos and private ones.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AllMyTube\"><\/span>AllMyTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a program that can download YouTube videos to your Mac, consider AllMyTube. This digital video software has features that go beyond basic YouTube video downloads. It supports more than 10,000 video hosts and offers screen recording, audio and video conversion, and even mobile companion apps. Downloading content is as easy as dragging and dropping, and AllMyTube is very easy to use.<\/p>\n<p>AllMyTube is simple to use and will allow you to download videos to a variety of formats, including MP3, FLV, and MP3. It supports more than 10,000 websites, and is compatible with popular devices like the iPad mini and iPod Touch 5. It is compatible with QuickTime(.mov) and Apple TV, and has built-in support for both. It also supports Liveleak, MyVideo, and PhotoBuckets, which means you can download videos from any website to any device you like.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ClipGrab\"><\/span>ClipGrab<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to download YouTube videos on a Mac is to use a program like ClipGrab. This program can download videos from numerous sites, including YouTube and Vimeo. It also supports a variety of formats, including MPEG4 and WMV. Although you may not be able to choose the resolution of the video, you can select the quality and output format that you want. Once you have downloaded the video, you can choose how to store it.<\/p>\n<p>While ClipGrab is a free download, it does not work as advertised. It is supported by donations but offers very limited product support. The interface is sparse, but it allows you to paste links to YouTube and search for videos from within the program. Despite its basic features, it is not the best option for users who want to download YouTube videos to watch offline. It is, however, a good appetizer before reaching for your wallet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downie\"><\/span>Downie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to download YouTube videos on Mac, there&#8217;s an application called Downie. This application allows you to save videos from hundreds of websites. Its developer, Charlie Monroe, started developing the app more than 20 years ago, and originally started programming in PASCAL and REALbasic for macOS 8. It was released in late 2013 and currently has a version of 4.5.3. While it doesn&#8217;t do anything special to download videos, it can detect audio and image files.<\/p>\n<p>Another benefit of using Downie is that it&#8217;s optimized for Mac. Upon installing, you can just copy the URL of the YouTube video and click the &#8216;Paste Link&#8217; button. Downie will read the URL from your clipboard and prompt you to set the format and resolution. Additionally, you can also choose to download audio files as MP3s. Another advantage of Downie is that it&#8217;s easy to customize the settings for different downloads. You can select from a selection of formats or set the default resolution for your video download.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AnyTrans_for_iOS\"><\/span>AnyTrans for iOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AnyTrans for iOS is a powerful video downloader for mac, PC, and iOS. This program works by adding videos from YouTube to its app and hitting the download button. This application intelligently selects the optimal resolution for downloading and automatically converts the videos to the right format for your device. Downloading videos online has never been easier &#8211; All you need to do is run AnyTrans on your computer, choose the right resolution, and hit download.<\/p>\n<p>Users can transfer all their iTunes content without having to open iTunes. AnyTrans also has a built-in media downloader, which means you don&#8217;t have to sit through hours of ads to get to the videos you need. Just open the program on your computer and click on the &#8220;Media Downloader&#8221; tab in the left panel. From there, you can choose which videos and audio files you want to download.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youtube-dl\"><\/span>Youtube-dl<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Installing Youtube-DL for downloading YouTube videos on Mac is a relatively simple process. First, you&#8217;ll need to install Homebrew (a popular application for Mac users) before you can use it. Once installed, you can open the source code to learn more about how to use it. Then, type the URL for the video you wish to download into the application&#8217;s terminal window. Choose the video format and quality you&#8217;d like to download.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you&#8217;ll need to install homebrew (a program for installing software on the Mac). To install homebrew, type &#8220;homebrew install&#8221; in the terminal. After entering this command, Homebrew will download the master file for the app from Github. You may have to re-enter your password, but this should take a few minutes. Next, you&#8217;ll need to install wget (another application). 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