Jakarta (ANTARA) – YouTube has become part of many people’s daily lives as a source of entertainment, information and a means of learning. Not infrequently there are videos that you want to save so you can watch them again without relying on an Internet connection.
The good news is that there are various ways to download videos from YouTube, from the help of download sites, special applications, to official services such as YouTube Premium.
Each method has its advantages, so you can choose which one best suits your needs, whether you want the best video quality, the most practical method or the completely legal one. By following simple steps, your favorite videos can be saved and ready to watch at any time.
How to download videos on YouTube
1. Use a download site
One method used quite often is through the YouTube video download site. You just need to copy the link of the video you want to download, then paste it to the download site provided. Some examples of widely used sites include savefrom.net, y2mate.is, or ssyoutube.com.
The method:
• Open the YouTube video you want to download
• Copy the URL/link
• Paste it into the column provided on your chosen download site (savefrom.net, y2mate.is or ssyoutube.com.)
• Select the video format and quality
• Click Download and wait for the process to complete
2. Using the VidMate application
VidMate can also be an option for downloading videos from YouTube. This app must be downloaded via the official website, not from the official app store. Usage steps:
• Install VidMate from the official website at https://www.vidmateapp.com/id
• Open YouTube via the application
• Select the video you want to save
• Press the Download button
• Specify the desired resolution and start the download
3. Using 4K video downloader
For those who need higher download quality, 4K Video Downloader can be a solution. How to use:
• Download and install the app via 4kdownload.com
• Copy the YouTube video link
• Click dough link on the application
• Select video resolution
• Press Download and wait for it to finish
4. Browser Extensions
You can also add an extension to a browser like Chrome or Firefox so that the download button appears when you open YouTube. Some popular extensions include Video DownloadHelper or SaveFrom Helper.
Steps:
• Install the extension on your browser
• Visit YouTube and open the video you want to download
• Click the extension icon
• Select video format, then download
5. Using YouTube Premium
If you want to download in a way that fully complies with YouTube policies, the YouTube Premium service is the right choice. By subscribing you will be able to save videos in the app and watch them live offline at any time.
How to download:
• Find the video you want
• Press the down arrow icon below the video
• Select the download quality
• The video will be saved in the menu Libraries > Download in the YouTube application
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Reporter: Sean Anggiatheda Sitorus
Publisher: Alviansyah Pasaribu
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