How to Download YouTube Videos in Your Gallery
YouTube is one of the most popular video-sharing platforms in the world, with billions of hours of content available for streaming. But what if you want to watch your favorite YouTube videos offline, or save them in your gallery for later viewing? In this article, we will show you how to download YouTube videos in your gallery using different methods and tools.
Before we begin, we need to address the legal and ethical issues of downloading YouTube videos. According to YouTube’s terms of service, you are not allowed to download any content from the platform unless you have permission from the owner or it is explicitly allowed by the service. Downloading YouTube videos without permission may violate the rights of the content creators and expose you to legal risks. Therefore, you should only download YouTube videos for your own personal use, and not for distribution, monetization, or any other purpose. You should also respect the wishes of the content creators and follow their guidelines for downloading their videos.
Now that we have cleared that up, let’s look at the different methods and tools for downloading YouTube videos in your gallery. We will cover five methods, each using a different tool, that work on different devices. You can choose the one that suits your needs and preferences best.
Method 1: Using Open Video Downloader on a Computer
What is Open Video Downloader and how to install it
Open Video Downloader is a free open source tool that makes it easy to download any YouTube video on Windows and macOS. You can get it from here. To install it on Windows, click the GET icon to install the Microsoft Store version, as the other version doesn’t work on some Windows PCs. On a Mac, click the Download button, then double-click the downloaded file to install the app.
How to use Open Video Downloader to download YouTube videos
To use Open Video Downloader to download YouTube videos, follow these steps:
- Go to the YouTube video you want to download in a web browser.
- Copy the video’s URL from the address bar.
- Start the Open Video Downloader app.
- Right-click the address bar at the top of Open Video Downloader and select Paste. This pastes your video’s URL into the field.
- Click the + button. The tool will scan the video and display some options for download.
- Select your download preferences. The “Video + Audio” option will download the video with the original audio, while the “Audio Only” option will download only the audio track of the video. You can also choose the quality and format of the download.
- Click the Download button. The tool will start downloading the video and show you the progress.
- Once the download is complete, you can find the video file in your Downloads folder or wherever you set the destination folder in Open Video Downloader’s settings.
The pros and cons of Open Video Downloader
Open Video Downloader is a simple and fast tool that can download any YouTube video in a few clicks. It supports various quality and format options, and it doesn’t have any ads or malware. However, it also has some drawbacks, such as:
- It doesn’t support downloading playlists or channels, only individual videos.
- It doesn’t have a built-in video player or converter, so you need to use other tools to play or convert the downloaded videos.
- It doesn’t work on Linux or mobile devices, only on Windows and macOS.
Method 2: Using VLC Player on a Computer
What is VLC Player and how to install it
VLC Player is a free and open source media player that can play almost any video or audio file. It also has some hidden features, such as downloading YouTube videos. You can get it from here. To install it on Windows, click the Download VLC button, then run the downloaded file and follow the instructions. On a Mac, click the Download VLC button, then drag and drop the VLC icon to your Applications folder.
How to use VLC Player to download YouTube videos
To use VLC Player to download YouTube videos, follow these steps:
- Go to the YouTube video you want to download in a web browser.
- Copy the video’s URL from the address bar.
- Start the VLC Player app.
- Click Media in the menu bar, then select Open Network Stream.
- Paste your video’s URL into the field and click Play. The video will start playing in VLC Player.
- Click Tools in the menu bar, then select Codec Information. A window will pop up with some information about the video.
- Copy the text in the Location field at the bottom of the window. This is the direct link to the video file.
- Paste this link into a web browser and press Enter. The video will start playing in your browser.
- Right-click on the video and select Save Video As. Choose a name and location for your video file and click Save. The browser will start downloading the video to your computer.
The pros and cons of VLC Player
VLC Player is a versatile and powerful tool that can play and download any YouTube video without any additional software. It also supports various quality and format options, and it doesn’t have any ads or malware. However, it also has some drawbacks, such as:
- It is a bit complicated and time-consuming to use compared to other tools.
- It doesn’t support downloading playlists or channels, only individual videos.
- It doesn’t have a built-in video converter, so you need to use other tools to convert the downloaded videos if they are not compatible with your device.
- It doesn’t work on mobile devices, only on computers.
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