To download a video from YouTube to your PC, you can follow these steps:
1. Find the video you want to download on YouTube. Copy the URL of the video from the address bar of your browser.
2. Open a new browser tab and go to a YouTube video downloader website. There are several options available, such as Y2mate, SaveFrom.net, or KeepVid. These websites allow you to download videos from YouTube by pasting the URL.
3. Once you are on the YouTube video downloader website, you will usually find a search bar where you can paste the URL of the video. Click on the search or download button next to it.
4. The website will analyze the video and give you options for different video formats and quality levels. Select the format and quality you prefer for your download. Generally, MP4 is the most common format for videos.
5. After selecting the format, click on the download button next to it. This will start the download process.
6. A new window or tab may open where you can choose the location on your computer where you want to save the video. Select a folder or directory and click on the Save button.
7. The video will begin downloading onto your computer. The time it takes to download depends on the size of the video and your internet connection speed. Once the download is complete, you will have the video saved as an MP4 file on your PC.
It’s important to note that downloading videos from YouTube may be against their terms of service, so make sure you are using the downloaded videos for personal use only and not for any commercial purposes.
Personal experience: I have used YouTube video downloaders several times to save videos for offline viewing. It’s a convenient way to have access to videos even when you don’t have an internet connection. However, I always make sure to respect copyright laws and only download videos for personal use. It’s also worth mentioning that some YouTube videos may have restrictions that prevent them from being downloaded.