
The software will begin to download the long YouTube video. Click the DOWNLOAD button to start the download process. This how-to is verified to be working with the v3.0.x of the VLC media player.ĭo you find this how-to helpful? Let us know by dropping a comment below. After selecting mp3 as the output format, you can also select the subtitle to download if there are available subtitles. Note that some of the menu might change with each release of the VLC media player. If youre on a PC, click 'Media' at the top of the screen, and then 'Open Network Stream.

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And the procedure is as easy as using VLC.ĭisclaimer: According to Google’s Terms of Service for YouTube, “You shall not download any Content unless you see a ‘download’ or similar link displayed by YouTube on the Service for that Content.” So, it is illegal to download YouTube videos. All you need is the VLC media player installed on your system. While YouTube does allow you to save some videos for offline watching, with a little effort, you can download them in HD as well. There’s nothing worse than losing Wi-Fi or data coverage when you’re halfway through your favorite video on YouTube.
