{"id":9389,"date":"2022-07-13T07:01:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=9389"},"modified":"2022-07-13T07:01:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T07:01:21","slug":"how-to-save-youtube-videos-to-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-save-youtube-videos-to-computer","title":{"rendered":"How to Save 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-6a31c7e2beb33\" 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-6a31c7e2beb33\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a31c7e2beb33\" ><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-youtube-videos-to-computer\/#How_to_Save_YouTube_Videos_to_Computer\" title=\"How to Save YouTube Videos to Computer\">How to Save 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-save-youtube-videos-to-computer\/#Video_format_affects_viewing_experience\" title=\"Video format affects viewing experience\">Video format affects viewing experience<\/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-youtube-videos-to-computer\/#Websites_that_help_you_download_YouTube_videos\" title=\"Websites that help you download YouTube videos\">Websites that help you download YouTube videos<\/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-youtube-videos-to-computer\/#Converting_YouTube_videos_to_other_formats\" title=\"Converting YouTube videos to other formats\">Converting YouTube videos to other formats<\/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-youtube-videos-to-computer\/#Using_subtitles_to_watch_YouTube_videos\" title=\"Using subtitles to watch YouTube videos\">Using subtitles to watch YouTube videos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Save_YouTube_Videos_to_Computer\"><\/span>How to Save YouTube Videos to Computer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/d1XjyKE.jpg\" alt=\"how to save youtube videos to computer\"> <\/p>\n<p>Whether you want to watch the video offline or convert it to another format, you can download it from YouTube. The file format depends on the video and is important because it will affect your viewing experience. MP4 is the most common format, but other formats are available as well. To download a YouTube video, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_format_affects_viewing_experience\"><\/span>Video format affects viewing experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The video format you choose will affect your viewing experience when you save YouTube videos to your computer. There are many formats to choose from, but MP4 is one of the most universal. The best quality for your computer depends on the file format you choose. High-quality videos will be much clearer and will look more professional. Standard-quality videos will not look as sharp as they should on your screen. You can also manually change the video format.<\/p>\n<p>The video file container is the container that holds the content in the video. This container is also called a video file extension. Most high-definition video is encoded using MP4 h.264, which is the current industry standard for video compression. You should never use an inferior-quality video file format, as it can result in poor playback quality. Make sure to choose the right file format when you save YouTube videos to computer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Websites_that_help_you_download_YouTube_videos\"><\/span>Websites that help you download YouTube videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can use a website to download YouTube videos to your computer without installing any software. Simply enter the URL of the video you want to download and the website will send the file to your computer. Most of these sites are free, but they may contain malware, graphic images, and sexually explicit videos. The websites also consume your computer&#8217;s processing time, which is why they have to monetize the service.<\/p>\n<p>A third-party video downloader helps you download online videos in high-quality. These sites download the highest quality version available. For example, 1080p HD videos are downloaded as MP4 files. But if you want to watch 4K or 8K videos, you can download them in MKV format. MKV files are also known as Matroska and contain almost any codec. VLC Media Player supports all of these formats.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Converting_YouTube_videos_to_other_formats\"><\/span>Converting YouTube videos to other formats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can convert YouTube videos to other formats by downloading them. You can also convert audio files to other formats using online converters. Some online converters are available for free. If you do not mind paying a few dollars for the conversion, you can download them for free. In addition to converting YouTube videos, you can also convert archive files to different formats. These conversions are best for beginners and intermediate users. You can choose the format you want according to the file format you want to convert.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to download YouTube videos to other formats for free, you can download them from 2Conv. Simply paste the YouTube link into the converter and hit the Download button. To upgrade the software, you can spend $19 for a year&#8217;s worth of updates and unlimited downloads. This way, you can download playlists and entire YouTube channels without paying for them. With 2Conv, all you have to do is paste the YouTube link into the download box, select a format option, and then hit Download.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_subtitles_to_watch_YouTube_videos\"><\/span>Using subtitles to watch YouTube videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to view videos in a different language, you can use subtitles to do so. YouTube offers several different formats that can be used for subtitles. Using a subreader, such as SubRip, will allow you to add subtitles to your videos. If you are unsure which format to use, you can check the Help section for instructions. To add subtitles to YouTube videos, simply click &#8220;Add subtitles&#8221; from the action menu and choose a format. Afterwards, YouTube will automatically match the subtitles with the video.<\/p>\n<p>Subtitles are texts that appear on the screen. They express the spoken part of a video. These are the translated versions of the original transcription. They&#8217;re meant for viewers who may not be fluent in the language spoken in the video. In addition to providing a better experience to non-native speakers, subtitles also provide the ability to understand the message and creative vision of the video. The most popular type of subtitles are those that show the speaker&#8217;s name, age, and other personal information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Save YouTube Videos to Computer Whether you want to watch the video offline or convert it to another format, you can download it from YouTube. The file format depends on the video and is important because it will affect your viewing experience. 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