

Click Add to the right of the File Selection list on the File tab. 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. To start converting, open VLC and click Media > Convert/Save. Note that some of the menu might change with each release of the VLC media player. Select the desired location and save the video.Right-click the video and select “Save Video As”.Find the “Location” bar and copy that URL.Once the video starts playing, click “Window” and then “Media Information”.Paste the URL (link address) of the YouTube video you want to download.Now, Go to YouTube and open the video you want to download. Open VLC and then select File, Open Network. Open the VLC media player and keep it running in the background.Steps to download YouTube videos using VLC media player It is recommended to subscribe to YouTube Premium for downloading videos. This how-to is for informational purpose only. 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.
