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| − | Most streaming video sites and content creators do not want you to download their videos because they make money selling advertising before, during, and after each video. However, because streaming video must make it to your computer, this means that you can often send the stream to your hard drive rather than your browser and effectively get a copy of the video. | + | Most streaming video sites and content creators do not want you to download their videos because they make money selling advertising before, during, and after each video. However, because streaming video must make it to your computer, this means that you can often send the stream to your hard drive rather than your browser and effectively get a copy of the video. However, this process is different for every site, and the developers of those sites are actively trying to stop people from being able to download their videos, so, programs which download streaming video require constant updates to continue working. |
| − | ==Use | + | ==Use Easy YouTube Video Downloader== |
| − | + | This is an extension for FireFox, Chrome, and Opera. It adds a download button below the video on a YouTube page and allows for basic downloading in various formats and quality levels. Although it breaks each time YouTube changes their source, the developer usually updates it within a few days. | |
| − | + | * [https://www.yourvideofile.org yourvideofile.org] - Official page. | |
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==Use YTD: Video Downloader to Download From Many Sites== | ==Use YTD: Video Downloader to Download From Many Sites== | ||
| − | YTD: Video Downloader can download videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and a couple dozen other streaming video web sites. | + | YTD: Video Downloader can download videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and a couple dozen other streaming video web sites. Unfortunately, since it isn't officially supported by any of them, it frequently stops working for a variety of the sites. The installer sometimes tries to trick you into downloading adware when you install and each time you upgrade, so be vigilant. |
* [http://www.youtubedownloadersite.com youtubedownloadersite.com] | * [http://www.youtubedownloadersite.com youtubedownloadersite.com] | ||
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==Use VLC to Download YouTube Videos== | ==Use VLC to Download YouTube Videos== | ||
| − | Downloading YouTube videos through [[VLC Media Player]] is a multi-step process, but it' | + | Downloading YouTube videos through [[VLC Media Player]] is a multi-step process, but I've never had it not work. The only down side is that it doesn't let you specify the quality. |
# Navigate to the YouTube page video and copy the URL. | # Navigate to the YouTube page video and copy the URL. | ||
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# The video will be named '''videoplayback.mp4''', but you can copy the proper name from the '''Title''' box in the General tab. | # The video will be named '''videoplayback.mp4''', but you can copy the proper name from the '''Title''' box in the General tab. | ||
| − | ==Use | + | ==Use savefrom.net== |
| − | + | If you live outside of the USA (or use a proxy), savefrom.net can download videos from many streaming sites including YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and several others. However, the web site won't let you download at the highest quality, and tries to trick you into installing their app. | |
| − | # | + | # Copy the URL of the streaming video page. |
| − | # | + | # Navigate to [https://en.savefrom.net en.savefrom.net]. |
| − | # | + | # Paste the video in the '''Just insert a link''' text box. |
| − | # | + | # If the site can find a video to download, a subtle link labeled '''download video in browser''' will appear below various buttons and ads, click the link. |
| − | # | + | # A '''Download''' box will appear below. |
| + | # Select the quality level you want, and click '''Download''' to save the video. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Untested== |
| − | + | These are links to other products which claim to be able to download streaming video. I have not tested these products and cannot vouch for their reliability or safety. | |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.4kdownload.com/products/videodownloader/3] - 4K Video Downloader. |
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[[Category: Computer Guides]] | [[Category: Computer Guides]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:53, 30 January 2023
Most streaming video sites and content creators do not want you to download their videos because they make money selling advertising before, during, and after each video. However, because streaming video must make it to your computer, this means that you can often send the stream to your hard drive rather than your browser and effectively get a copy of the video. However, this process is different for every site, and the developers of those sites are actively trying to stop people from being able to download their videos, so, programs which download streaming video require constant updates to continue working.
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Use Easy YouTube Video Downloader
This is an extension for FireFox, Chrome, and Opera. It adds a download button below the video on a YouTube page and allows for basic downloading in various formats and quality levels. Although it breaks each time YouTube changes their source, the developer usually updates it within a few days.
- yourvideofile.org - Official page.
Use YTD: Video Downloader to Download From Many Sites
YTD: Video Downloader can download videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and a couple dozen other streaming video web sites. Unfortunately, since it isn't officially supported by any of them, it frequently stops working for a variety of the sites. The installer sometimes tries to trick you into downloading adware when you install and each time you upgrade, so be vigilant.
Use VLC to Download YouTube Videos
Downloading YouTube videos through VLC Media Player is a multi-step process, but I've never had it not work. The only down side is that it doesn't let you specify the quality.
- Navigate to the YouTube page video and copy the URL.
- In VLC's menu, expand Media and click Open Network Stream.
- In the Please enter a network URL: text box, paste the YouTube URL.
- Click Play and the YouTube video will begin playing in VLC.
- In VLC's menu, expand Tools and click Media Information.
- A dialog named Current Media Information will open.
- Click the General tab, and copy the contents of the Location: text box at the bottom.
- Paste the Location into the address bar of your browser.
- The video will begin playing in your browser.
- Open the File menu of your browse, and click Save to save the video to your hard drive.
- The video will be named videoplayback.mp4, but you can copy the proper name from the Title box in the General tab.
Use savefrom.net
If you live outside of the USA (or use a proxy), savefrom.net can download videos from many streaming sites including YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and several others. However, the web site won't let you download at the highest quality, and tries to trick you into installing their app.
- Copy the URL of the streaming video page.
- Navigate to en.savefrom.net.
- Paste the video in the Just insert a link text box.
- If the site can find a video to download, a subtle link labeled download video in browser will appear below various buttons and ads, click the link.
- A Download box will appear below.
- Select the quality level you want, and click Download to save the video.
Untested
These are links to other products which claim to be able to download streaming video. I have not tested these products and cannot vouch for their reliability or safety.
- [1] - 4K Video Downloader.
