How to download YouTube videos on your laptop

YouTube is world’s largest video-sharing platform. Whether you’re looking for tutorials, watch movies, documentaries, vlogs or live concerts and cricket matches, YouTube has it all. 

However, the one thing YouTube requires at all times is a stable internet connection. The lack of which of course leads to buffering interrupted playback, which is perhaps one of our biggest annoyances. he answer? Download your YouTube videos to your laptop or desktop for offline viewing. In this guide, we’ll tell you just how to do that.

Do note that any method of downloading videos is unofficial in nature and may have legal consequences, especially if you use the downloaded videos elsewhere. We always recommend using YouTube Premium to download videos in-app for offline viewing, but if you must rely on third-party services like the ones mentioned below, do it at your own risk.

How to download YouTube videos to your computer

Follow these simple steps to download YouTube videos on your laptop or desktop.

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1. Before you start downloading YouTube videos, you will want a reliable video downloader. There are numerous options available online, which include 4K Video Downloader, WinX YouTube Downloader, and ClipGrab. 

2. Download the software on your PC. Once it is complete, run the installer and follow the on-display prompts to install the same.

3. Copy the link of the YouTube video you’d like to download.

4. Open the video downloader and paste the link of the video in the box. 

5. Select the format you’d like to download the video in (MP4, MKV, etc.) and the quality you’d like to download it in (720p, 1080p, and so on.). 

6. Select the folder on your computer wherein you’d like for the video to be downloaded.

And that’s it! You’ve successfully downloaded your desired video, and can now watch it anytime you like.

Tips to keep in mind while downloading YouTube videos

1. Only download videos for personal consumption and ensure that you have the requisite permissions to download the same.

2. Ensure that you’re downloading the video in a good resolution, so as to ensure you can enjoy an immersive viewing experience. 

3. Keep your video downloading software updated to ensure compatibility with YouTube’s requirements. 

We hope this helps!

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