{"id":7771,"date":"2022-07-13T04:57:05","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T04:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=7771"},"modified":"2022-07-13T04:57:05","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T04:57:05","slug":"how-to-save-a-youtube-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-save-a-youtube-video","title":{"rendered":"How to Save a YouTube Video"},"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-69f212a943513\" 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-69f212a943513\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f212a943513\" ><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-save-a-youtube-video\/#How_to_Save_a_YouTube_Video\" title=\"How to Save a YouTube Video\">How to Save a YouTube Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-save-a-youtube-video\/#Using_a_browser_extension\" title=\"Using a browser extension\">Using a browser extension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-save-a-youtube-video\/#Using_a_desktop_app\" title=\"Using a desktop app\">Using a desktop app<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-save-a-youtube-video\/#Using_a_virtual_desktop\" title=\"Using a virtual desktop\">Using a virtual desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-save-a-youtube-video\/#Using_a_third-party_service\" title=\"Using a third-party service\">Using a third-party service<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Save_a_YouTube_Video\"><\/span>How to Save a YouTube Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/LXeZQsi.jpg\" alt=\"how to save a youtube video\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been wondering how to save a YouTube video, then you have many options. Whether you use a desktop app or a virtual desktop, or simply want to download the video directly from YouTube, there are a few different ways to do so. Here&#8217;s a brief rundown of the different options available. Read on to discover the best one for you! We&#8217;ve rounded up several popular methods, along with their benefits and downsides.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_browser_extension\"><\/span>Using a browser extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several methods to download embedded videos from YouTube, and one of the most convenient ones is to use a browser extension. YouTube Downloader is an extension that adds a download icon next to any video that you wish to download. The extension will list the video&#8217;s size and options for downloading it. Using this extension, you can save the video in a variety of formats, including HD videos.<\/p>\n<p>The process is simple: right-click the video that you want to download, copy the URL, and then open a new tab. You can then select &#8220;Save Video As&#8221; or &#8220;Download Video.&#8221; After you&#8217;ve chosen the format, you&#8217;re ready to save the video. You can then rename it if you want. You can also choose the quality that you want to download the video in.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_desktop_app\"><\/span>Using a desktop app<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you&#8217;re done watching a YouTube video, you can download it as an MP4 file. You can also download it from Facebook or Vimeo. Using a desktop app to save a YouTube video is a great way to have your video available on your computer whenever you need it. But before you can start downloading, you need to know how to do it. Read on for instructions. This article will walk you through the process step-by-step.<\/p>\n<p>First, you need to download the YouTube app for your iPhone or iPad. It allows you to find and play videos, copy the link, and save it. However, it isn&#8217;t always easy to download it. There are two ways to download a YouTube video. One is to use your iPhone&#8217;s built-in browser. If you don&#8217;t have an iOS device, you can use the Documents by Readdle app. Download it by clicking the download button and follow the onscreen instructions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_virtual_desktop\"><\/span>Using a virtual desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having trouble downloading a YouTube video? Try using a virtual desktop to save the video. Most browser add-ons have options to download the video in different quality levels and file formats. Once you choose the file format, you can select a quality level and choose the location to save it to. Using a virtual desktop to download a YouTube video is a simple and convenient way to watch videos on your computer. All you need is a video URL to download it.<\/p>\n<p>To use a virtual desktop, launch VLC Media Player. In VLC, click the Tools menu and select &#8216;Codec information&#8217;. A new window will open up showing you information about the file format used. You can also use a text editor to copy the URL. This method works for both Mac and Windows users. If you are using VLC on a Mac, make sure to install the appropriate software before starting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_third-party_service\"><\/span>Using a third-party service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While YouTube does allow offline saving of its videos, downloading them from the site is against the ToS. You can download a video from YouTube using a third-party application, such as an open-source downloader. 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