{"id":8276,"date":"2022-07-13T05:55:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T05:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=8276"},"modified":"2022-07-13T05:55:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T05:55:19","slug":"how-to-download-youtube-videos-to-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-download-youtube-videos-to-computer","title":{"rendered":"How to Download YouTube Videos to Computer"},"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-6a31baa653d94\" 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-6a31baa653d94\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a31baa653d94\" ><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-to-computer\/#How_to_Download_YouTube_Videos_to_Computer\" title=\"How to Download YouTube Videos to Computer\">How to Download YouTube Videos to Computer<\/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-to-computer\/#Using_a_third-party_service\" title=\"Using a third-party service\">Using a third-party service<\/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-to-computer\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-download-youtube-videos-to-computer\/#Using_a_screen_recorder\" title=\"Using a screen recorder\">Using a screen recorder<\/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-to-computer\/#Using_a_third-party_tool\" title=\"Using a third-party tool\">Using a third-party tool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Download_YouTube_Videos_to_Computer\"><\/span>How to Download YouTube Videos to Computer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/JTXC9GO.jpg\" alt=\"how to download youtube videos to computer\">  <\/p>\n<p>To download YouTube videos to your computer, you can follow these simple steps. First, you need to open a text editor. For Mac users, FILE &gt; OPEN NETWORK. Once the program is open, you will see a text editor. You will then need to start playing the video. To see if your video is supported by the codec you need, click Tools &gt; Codec information. Once the information is displayed, click &#8216;Convert&#8217; to download the video.<\/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>There are several methods of downloading videos from YouTube, but one of the most popular is using a third-party service. A third-party downloader will take a video link and download it as a file, the highest quality possible. While 1080p HD videos are typically saved as MP4 files, high-definition and even 4K and 8K videos are saved as MKV files. The latter format is often referred to as Matroska and can be played with almost any codec. Downloaders come in two main forms: online and downloadable.<\/p>\n<p>Another method involves using a screen recorder, which records what is on your screen, including YouTube videos. This service has no restrictions or censorship and lets you try out the feature for a month before paying for it. YouTube has a free trial period, so you can test it out before you purchase it. In addition, programs created to record YouTube videos do not have the same rights as the user&#8217;s YouTube account. Therefore, they cannot record private videos.<\/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>When you want to download videos from YouTube, you can either do so individually or in bulk. You can even download entire playlists or filmographies. Then, you can choose your video quality and format, and your video is ready to go! The entire process will only take a few seconds. Here are some tips to make your process easier. Here are some other things to keep in mind when you download YouTube videos.<\/p>\n<p>Install VLC Player. This software is already on most computers, and it can be a great tool for downloading YouTube videos. You can keep VLC Player open in your computer&#8217;s taskbar. From the main menu, click on &#8220;media,&#8221; and then &#8220;open network stream.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_screen_recorder\"><\/span>Using a screen recorder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a YouTube account and want to download the videos to your computer, you&#8217;ll probably need to use a screen recorder. Screen recorders can record anything that&#8217;s on your computer&#8217;s screen. These videos are generally too short to record without editing, but you can record YouTube videos in full-screen mode using a free screen recorder called RecForth. Download RecForth from the Microsoft Store or the Ioforth website.<\/p>\n<p>A Windows screen recorder works just like the built-in recording software for Macs, and you can record any part of the screen. The best screen recorder will record both video and audio and include hotkeys for editing and adding titles. When you&#8217;re done recording, click &#8220;Save&#8221; and your video will be saved to your computer. You can then upload it to YouTube or upload it to your website to share it with friends.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_third-party_tool\"><\/span>Using a third-party tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube is a popular video platform with millions of users worldwide. You can download videos in a variety of formats and convert them to MP3 files if you want to watch them on the go. If you want to watch your videos offline, you can also download them. However, you&#8217;ll need a third-party software to do this. Here are some of the top options for downloading YouTube videos to your computer.<\/p>\n<p>FastestTube &#8211; this extension works on both Mac and PC and downloads videos without any hassles. You can disable annotations, auto-play, and ads and choose the quality and file format you want to download. This tool also allows you to edit your videos. It&#8217;s best for those who want to watch videos offline, but don&#8217;t want to download the file to their computer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Download YouTube Videos to Computer To download YouTube videos to your computer, you can follow these simple steps. First, you need to open a text editor. For Mac users, FILE &gt; OPEN NETWORK. Once the program is open, you will see a text editor. You will then need to start playing the video. 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