Do you want to download streaming videos from websites to watch whenever you want? Then you’re in luck! Even though sites like YouTube don’t technically support downloading, there are plenty of free tools for saving videos, as long as they have a URL. This WikiHow teaches you how to use a video downloader and recording tool to save YouTube videos to MP4 or MP3 from the website to your desktop, phone or tablet.

Use an online downloader

1Open a browser and visit YouTube, Dailymotion, Facebook or other video streaming sites. This method cannot be used for paid streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc.

Find and play the video you want to download. Use the search bar on the site to search by title, creator or content. Once you find the video, click play.

Copy the video link. On sites like YouTube and Dailymotion, you simply right-click the URL in the address bar and click Copy. For sites like Facebook, you’ll need to follow these steps to copy the link to the video:

*Click “Share” below the video.

* Click Copy Link, Copy URL or similar options.

# 4 Enter the video download website. Many websites allow you to download videos from YouTube, Facebook, etc. Some sites have more powerful features, and some may not support all video formats. Such sites are often blocked and domain names changed for legal reasons. Search Google for “video download sites” to find currently working sites.

# 5 Click the video link text box. These sites usually have a text box at the top where you can enter the video’s URL. Click the text box at the top of the page to display the text cursor.

# 6 Press Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, and paste the URL. The previously copied video link will appear in the text box.

7Click the “Video Capture” button. It’s usually to the right of the video link text box and it says “download,” “go to,” “capture,” “capture video,” or something similar. The website will start processing the video. If the site can’t handle the video, make sure the link you copied is complete. If that doesn’t work, try another download site.

8Find the video quality and format you want, and click “Download” next to it. Websites may offer multiple download options in formats such as MP4, WebMD, MP3 (audio only), and in quality choices such as 1080p, 720p, 480p, or 360p. Once you find the video format and quality you want to download, click the download option next to it. Videos can be downloaded directly to the Downloads folder or played in a web browser. If the latter, continue to the next step.

6 YouTube Video Tools Recommended Downloads

1. TubeMate

One of the things we love about TubeMate is its highly responsive user interface, so you can quickly find and download your favorite videos. This app allows you to choose the format of the video and even supports converting the video to MP3. The only downside is that ads may pop up frequently while using the app.

2. KeepVid

KeepVid is one of the famous YouTube video download tools in the market. It has an online version, a desktop version and an Android app. One of its advantages is that it can be used to download videos in HD and 4K quality. It also supports downloading videos from 27 different video sites, including Facebook, Tumblr, and Twitter.

3. YTBvideoly YouTube Downloader

YTBvideoly (TeraBox Online Video Downloader) is a free YouTube download tool that supports downloading YouTube videos in MP3 and MP4 formats. The interface is very friendly and easy to navigate, you can easily find and download the video you want. One of the things we like about this app is that it offers a variety of video formats for downloading, with an unlimited number of downloads.

4. Snaptube

Snaptube is the latest YouTube video downloader. It has its own search function, which can help users quickly find the desired video. Using this app, you can download videos in any format and quality. You can also use Snaptube to download videos from other sites like Facebook and Twitter.

5. InsTube

InsTube is another great Android YouTube video downloader app. Like other YouTube video downloaders, it’s very simple to use. Once installed, you just need to open YouTube, find the video you want, and click the download link. What sets InsTube apart from the other tools on this list is that it’s highly customizable, allowing you to add bookmarks and even create a private space to hide some videos from.

6. VidMate

VidMate is a very easy to use Android application. The biggest advantage of VidMate over other tools is its extremely fast download speed. You can also easily customize downloads and choose where to save videos. It also has video and music players, and can encrypt some videos.

The above are 6 useful YouTube video download tools, choose one you like to start downloading!