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How To Download YouTube Videos for Free

Postby kat82 » Today, 14:44

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If you are a YouTube watcher like me, there is something that maybe you can learn from me. Having challenges from time to time made me find an alternative that I am sharing with you, which is how I download YouTube videos for free. Many people like watching videos on YouTube because there are many things to learn and enjoy. You can watch music, movies, news, teachings, and many other things. But not everyone has enough internet to watch videos every day. Sometimes the internet is expensive, and sometimes there is no network where we live.

This is why people want to download videos. When you download, you can watch without using internet again. I have done it many times myself, so I want to tell you how I do it and what I have learned.

Why People Download Videos

There are many reasons people want to download videos from YouTube. Some people want to save bundles because videos use a lot of data. Others want to watch videos when traveling, or when there is no power. Also, some videos help us learn things, so we want to keep them for later. For example, I once downloaded a cooking video to learn how to make chapati. I watched it many times without internet. It saved me money and helped me learn well.

Ways I Use to Download YouTube Videos for Free

Let me share the ways I use. I have tried different ways, and some are better than others.

1. Using Websites

The first way I learned was using websites. There are websites that help you download videos. Some of them are:
• Y2Mate
• SaveFrom
• SSYouTube

It is very easy to use. Let me explain how I do it:

• I open YouTube and find the video I want.
• I copy the link of the video.
• I open the website like Y2Mate on my browser.
• I paste the link there and press the button.
• The website shows me choices of quality and size.
• I choose what I want and then press download.

In a few minutes, the video is on my phone or computer. But I have learned that some of these websites have too many adverts. Sometimes they open other pages with things I do not want. So I close any page that looks strange or asks me to click many things.

2. Using Apps


There are also apps you can use. I have tried TubeMate and VidMate before. These apps let you download videos straight from YouTube. Sometimes you can search for videos in the app, or you can paste the link.
But there is one problem. These apps are not always found in official app stores because YouTube does not allow apps that download videos. So I am careful where I get the app. I only download apps from places I know are safe, so that I do not bring viruses into my phone.

3. Changing the YouTube Link

There is another way I learned that is simple. You can change the YouTube link by putting “ss” in front of “youtube.” Like this - Original link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abcd Change it to: http://www.ssyoutube.com/watch?v=abcd

When you press enter, it takes you to a website that helps you download the video. It is quick and does not need an app. I have used this many times when I am in a hurry.

Things to Be Careful About

Even though it is nice to download videos, we must be careful. Some videos belong to people who work hard to create them. They have copyright. It means you should not download and share their videos without permission. If you download videos and share them without asking, it can cause problems. People can take you to court, or YouTube can block your account.
Another problem is that some websites and apps have viruses. If you download from places that are not safe, your phone or computer can get spoiled. You may lose your photos, money, or important information. So I always use antivirus and avoid clicking things I do not understand.

The YouTube Premium

YouTube has something called YouTube Premium. If you pay every month, you can download videos and watch them offline. It is safe and legal. But many people, like me, do not want to pay every month because money is not easy to find. That is why we look for free ways.

My Advice

From my own life, downloading YouTube videos for free has helped me save internet bundles. It has also helped me watch videos when there is no network. But I always try to respect other people’s work. I do not download videos that are protected or share them without asking. I also make sure I use websites or apps that are safe. I do not click on adverts or strange links. I try to keep my phone or computer free from viruses.

If you want to try downloading YouTube videos for free, you can use the ways I have shared. But remember to be careful and respect other people’s videos. I hope what I have shared helps you the way it has helped me.
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