How to Download YouTube Videos on a Mac
YouTube is one of the most popular sources of entertainment and information on the internet, with millions of videos available to watch. While it’s easy enough to stream videos on the platform, what do you do if you want to download them and keep them forever? Fortunately, there are a few different methods of downloading YouTube videos on a Mac. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of downloading YouTube videos on a Mac, with no special skills or tools required.
1. Using Safari or Chrome
If you already use Safari or Chrome as your web browser, you’re in luck – you can download YouTube videos directly from there.
i. Start by Opening Safari or Chrome
Open either Safari or Chrome, whichever you use as your default web browser.
ii. Navigate to YouTube and Find the Video
Navigate to YouTube and find the video that you want to download.
iii. Copy the Video URL
Once you’ve found the video, copy the URL from the address bar at the top of the window.
iv. Open the Video Downloader Website
Next, open the video downloader website savefrom.net in your web browser.
v. Paste the Video URL into the Downloader Website
Paste the video URL that you copied earlier into the box at the top of the downloader website.
vi. Press the Download Button
Once you’ve pasted the URL into the box, press the blue “Download” button.
vii. Select the Format and Resolution
A new window will open with options for format and resolution. Select the option that you want and press “Download”.
viii. The Video Will Start to Download
Once you’ve selected the format and resolution, the video will start to download. Depending on the size of the file and your internet connection speed, it may take a while to download.
ix. Access the Downloaded Video
When the download is finished, open your Downloads folder to access the video file. You can now watch the video any time you like.
2. Using a Third Party Software or App
If you don’t want to use Safari or Chrome, you can also download YouTube videos using third party software or apps.
i. Find a Downloader Software or App
The first step is to find a downloader software or app. There are many different options available, both free and paid, so do your research and choose the one that best suits your needs.
ii. Download and Install the Software or App
Once you’ve chosen your downloader, download and install it on your Mac.
iii. Open the Downloader
Launch the downloader and it will automatically open a web browser window.
iv. Navigate to YouTube and Find the Video
Navigate to YouTube and find the video that you want to download.
v. Copy the Video URL
Copy the URL from the address bar at the top of the window.
vi. Paste the URL into the Downloader
Paste the URL into the downloader.
vii. Select the Format and Resolution
Select the format and resolution that you want to download.
viii. Click the Download Button
Press the “Download” button to start the download. The video will begin to download immediately.
ix. Access the Downloaded Video
When the download is finished, open your Downloads folder to access the video file. You can now watch the video any time you like.
3. Using a YouTube to MP3 Converter
If you’d prefer to download the audio from a YouTube video, you can use a YouTube to MP3 converter.
i. Find a YouTube to MP3 Converter
The first step is to find a YouTube to MP3 converter. There are many different options available, both free and paid, so do your research and choose the one that best suits your needs.
ii. Download and Install the Converter
Once you’ve chosen your converter, download and install it on your Mac.
iii. Open the Converter
Launch the converter and it will automatically open a web browser window.
iv. Navigate to YouTube and Find the Video
Navigate to YouTube and find the video that you want to download.
v. Copy the Video URL
Copy the URL from the address bar at the top of the window.
vi. Paste the URL into the Converter
Paste the URL into the converter.
vii. Click the Convert Button
Press the “Convert” button to start the conversion. The audio file will begin to download immediately.
viii. Access the Downloaded Audio File
When the download is finished, open your Downloads folder to access the audio file. You can now listen to the audio any time you like.
4. Using a Screen Recorder
If you don’t want to download a video or audio file, you can also use a screen recorder to capture the video.
i. Find a Screen Recorder
The first step is to find a screen recorder. There are many different options available, both free and paid, so do your research and choose the one that best suits your needs.
ii. Download and Install the Screen Recorder
Once you’ve chosen your screen recorder, download and install it on your Mac.
iii. Open the Screen Recorder
Launch the screen recorder and it will open a window where you can set the recording parameters.
iv. Set the Recording Parameters
Set the recording parameters to the size and quality that you want. When you’re done, press “Start Recording.”
v. Navigate to YouTube and Find the Video
Navigate to YouTube and find the video that you want to record.
vi. Start Recording the Video
Once you’ve found the video, press the “Record” button in your screen recorder window and the video will begin to record.
vii. Stop Recording the Video
When you’ve finished recording the video, press the “Stop” button.
viii. Access the Recorded Video
The recorded video will be saved in your screen recorder’s folder. You can now watch the video any time you like.
Conclusion
Downloading YouTube videos on a Mac is surprisingly simple, even for those without any technical knowledge. Whether you use Safari or Chrome, a third-party downloader, a YouTube to MP3 converter, or a screen recorder, you now know the steps required to download YouTube videos on a Mac. Just remember to respect copyright laws while downloading videos, and you’ll be able to enjoy your favorite YouTube videos whenever you like.
