YouTube is the world’s largest online video-sharing platform, where you can find millions of videos from various categories. However, there are times when you want to download a video for offline viewing, editing, or simply keeping a copy. In this blog, we will be providing a step-by-step guide on how to download YouTube videos on both smartphones and desktops.

Part 1: Downloading YouTube Videos on a Smartphone

Step 1: Install a Video Downloader App There are many video downloader apps available on both the Google Play Store and the App Store. Some popular video downloader apps include TubeMate, VidMate, and Snaptube. After selecting an app of your choice, download and install it on your smartphone.

Step 2: Copy the YouTube video link Open YouTube on your smartphone and navigate to the video that you want to download. Tap on the Share icon below the video, and then tap on Copy Link.

Step 3: Paste the Link on the Video Downloader App Open the video downloader app, and you should see a search bar. Tap on the search bar and paste the copied link into it. The app will automatically fetch the video and display various download options.

Step 4: Download the video Select the download option that you prefer, and then choose the video quality that you want to download. Once you have selected your preferred options, the video downloader app will start downloading the video. Depending on the length of the video and your internet speed, the download time can vary.

Part 2: Downloading YouTube Videos on a Desktop

Step 1: Install a YouTube Video Downloader Extension There are several YouTube video downloader extensions available for popular web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Some popular options include Video DownloadHelper, 4K Video Downloader, and SaveFrom.net. After selecting an extension of your choice, install it on your web browser.

Step 2: Copy the YouTube video link. Navigate to the video that you want to download on YouTube and copy the video link from the address bar.

Step 3: Start the Download

Click on the video downloader extension icon on your browser, and then paste the copied link into the search bar. Choose the download format and video quality that you prefer, and then click on the download button. The extension will start downloading the video.

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