Learn how to download YouTube videos for free on your cell phone or computer, so you can view them anytime without an internet connection.
Do you want to download a music video or a complete playlist?
In this article we have selected the best websites, applications and programs to download any video in a few simple steps and with the best quality (MP4 y WEBM).
How to download YouTube videos for free
From the browser (without programs)
If you don't want to install anything on your computer or mobile phone, this is how you can download Youtube videos without online programs:
- Ir Web from Yout.com.
- Paste the video URL.
- Select the MP4 format (video).
- Choose the quality (720p and 1080p are only available in the paid version).
- Modify the file title (optional).
- Click the button “Burn MP4“.
- Wait for the download to complete.
There are also other alternatives, like the Savefrom website, where you just have to prepend SS to any Youtube URL to download the video.
However, we do not recommend them because they include intrusive advertising that affects the user experience.
Yout, on the other hand, it's a Completely legal online tool, with a clean and ad-free interface. What's more, supports Facebook and SoundCloud links.
And if that was not enough, It has a PRO version that allows you to download high-quality videos and other advanced functions.
In windows
If you have a PC, it is best to use a free program that allows you to download not only videos (MP4, WEBM), but also audio (M4A y MP3) in different quality and format:
- Download Videoder for PC.
- Find or paste the URL of any Youtube video.
- Click the download link according to the resolution of the video.
- Confirm the download.
- Wait for it to finish and save the file to your PC or USB.
You can also use the Youtube-dl GUI program that, in addition to videos, you can also download channels and playlists safely.
On macOS
The best way to download YouTube videos and music on Mac OS X or macOS is through software, What Airy O 4K video downloader.
- Descargar YouTube Downloader Airy.
- Enter the web address of the video to download.
- Select format and resolution.
- Start the download and wait.
Undoubtedly, one of the best software that supports downloading full playlists, channels, subtitles and even private and age-restricted videos.
A GNU / Linux
If you use any of the distributions of GNU / Linux (Arch, Ubuntu, Slackware, openSUSE, etc.), you can use command line program Youtube-dl or its version with graphical interface to download any video for free:
- Download Youtube-dl GUI.
- Paste the URLs of the videos.
- Select the location of the downloads.
- Choose the audio or video format.
- Click the button “Add”.
- Click on “Start” to start the download.
In android
You may not know, but Google has its own. application to download YouTube videos on Android:
- Download and install Youtube Go from Google Play.
- Open the app and find the video to download.
- Choose the quality (basic, standard, high) of the video.
- Touch “Descargar”.
Although this is the easiest way to enjoy videos without Internet on Android, you may want to get the .MP4 file to view it on any other player.
If this is the case, we recommend to download Videoder for Android (APK), including advanced features.
On iOS (iPhone and iPad)
Unlike Android, downloading music or videos from YouTube on iOS is more complicated.
However, here we will show you a simple way to download MP4 files from Youtube to your iPhone or iPad:
- Download the app Shortcuts.
- Ir this page from your iPhone or iPad and tap “Get direct access”.
- Open any YouTube video and tap the Share button.
- In the options that appear, tap the More button (three points).
- Activate the Shortcuts button.
- Go back to the Youtube video and tap Share.
- Select the Shortcuts app.
- Tap the option “Download YouTube“.
- Wait for the download to complete.
- Touch “Save to photo album”.
Now that you have downloaded the MP4, now you can play it on your phone.
Of course, for this method to work, it is necessary update your Apple device to iOS 12.
Finally, remember that you can always watch videos without ads and without internet connection if you subscribe to Youtube Premium.
