Article Summary: In this article we'll get to know some of the best (free) online tools. To download YouTube audio and video.
A list of the best (free) available softwares and apps, has also been provided below. That enables people to download YouTube audio and video on Windows, macOS, and Android devices.
Please note that, this article is strictly for education purpose only.
In the recent years, YouTube has grown into one of the most popular and versatile video sharing networks in the world.
However, as much as it is useful. There are times, when a user may get a little frustrated. Being unable to download his/her favorite YouTube videos.
The reason? Well, it is due to the fact that the YouTube desktop site, still does not support downloading of its videos. And many videos are not available for download on its mobile app.
Furthermore, YouTube Terms of Service clearly states that you cannot download YouTube videos from external services. Unless a link for download is provided by YouTube, on that service.
The result. A shortage of YouTube downloaders in major software and app downloading platforms, such as Google Play.
So, how can you download your favourite YouTube videos to your mobile SD card. Or to your computer. When there seems to be so few resources available for doing that.
Don't worry, in this article we'll see how you can download YouTube videos. Using some of the best available Online YouTube Downloaders. As well as some platform specific (Windows, macOS, and Android) YouTube downloaders.
Four Best Online (Free) YouTube Downloaders
Here's a list of the 4 most useful free online tools, that will allow you to download YouTube videos in MP4 and other video formats.
You can also download just the YouTube audio, using these free online tools. By selecting audio formats such as MP3.
1) PickVideo (Recommended)
This is one of the most simplistic yet powerful online tool available, that will enable you to download audio or video from YouTube. Just copy the URL of the YouTube video you want to download.
Then past it in the text box for video conversion, and click the download button. PickVideo will then make your video ready for download in several options. Like, 'Download Video with Sound', 'Download Video without Sound' and 'Download Audio Only'.
2) OnlineVideoConverter
This is quite a nifty online tool to download YouTube videos. Go to the website and click on the 'CONVERT A VIDEO LINK/URL'.Then copy the URL of the YouTube video you want to download, and paste it in the text box for download.
After that select your preferred format, such as MP3 or MP4 from the drop down menu. And click the 'START' button. This will make your YouTube video availble in the selected format for download.
3) y2mate.com
Another great online tool, to download YouTube video or audio. Just paste the copied YouTube video URL in the text box for conversion. It will then automatically convert your video.
And will make it available for download in several formats such as MP4. You are also given the choice, to download just the audio in formats such as MP3.
4. SaveTheVideo.Com
SaveTheVideo.Com allows you to download your YouTube videos in MP4 format. You can also download just the audio, in MP3 format.
Just copy the YouTube video URL and paste it in the text box for conversion. Then click on the 'DOWNLOAD VIDEO' or 'CONVERT TO MP3' buttons.
Best (Free) YouTube Downloaders For Windows and macOS
Below is a list of the best free available softwares, for Windows and macOS. That will allow you to download video or audio from YouTube, for free.
1) aTube Catcher (Recommended)
This is perhaps one of the best free YouTube video downloaders. It allows you to download videos from YouTube URLs in several formats. Like Mp4.
You can also choose to download just the audio from YouTube, in formats such as MP3.
Supported OS: Windows/macOS
2) Free YouTube Downloader
Another good free YouTube video downloader. It allows you to download YouTube video in MP4 format, and audio in MP3 format.
Supported OS: Windows
3) 4k Video Downloader
This software allows you to download YouTube videos in MP4 and other formats. You can also choose to download just the audio, in formats such as MP3.
Supported OS: Windows/macOS
4) ClipGrab
This video downloader has an inbuilt YouTube browser, that allows you to search for videos on YouTube. And download them. You can also download YouTube videos using URLs. The download video formats are MP4, MPEG4 etc.
It also supports YouTube audio download. The download audio formats are MP3, M4A etc.
Supported OS: Windows/macOS
Four Best (Free) YouTube Downloaders For Android
And so, it is no wonder that many of us want to use our beloved smartphones, to download our favorite things from YouTube.
But Google Play is not an option. For reasons, we discussed at the beginning of this article. So,... what is the option?
Well, below is a list of five best free android apps, that can be used to download YouTube audio and video, for free.
1) Vidmate (Recommended)
Vidmate is one of the most advanced and super cool YouTube downloader, available for android. It has a built-in YouTube search engine. Which can be used to download the YouTube videos in MP4 format. You can also download by entering the YouTube URL.
Moreover, Vidmate also supports the download of YouTube audio in MP3 or M4A format. But that's not all. Vidmate also has a super nice user-interface, and a built-in music player.
Which displays the lyrics of the downloaded YouTube song; along with a cool poster on top of a playing gramophone. And the best part is, it is totally free.
2) KeepVid
Another great YouTube video downloader. And just like Vidmate, it also has a built in YouTube searcher, which can be used to search and download videos from YouTube in MP4 format.
It also supports download of audio from YouTube in MP3 format, without and external plugin. However, this is included in its premium features.
But don't worry, you can get access to the premium features by watching a 24 second video. :)
Just watch the video and it will prompt you to update the app first; if there are any updates available. Then it will prompt you to install the premium upgrade.
3) Videoder
Another great YouTube audio and video downloader for android. You can download YouTube videos in MP4 or 3GP format, by either searching, or by entering the URL through this app.It also has the option to download YouTube audio, in MP3 or M4A format.
4) YT3 Downloader
Last but not the least. You can also download music and videos from YouTube, using this simple yet powerful downloader.
It simple interface enables you to search and download YouTube videos in MP4 format quickly and easily. You can also download Youtube audio in the MP3 format.
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