How to Download Clips From YouTube?

Technology: Want to save a YouTube clip for offline viewing? Maybe you found a funny moment, a helpful tutorial, or a motivational speech and want to keep it on your device. Whatever the reason, there are several ways to download YouTube clips.

However, YouTube has strict policies about downloading videos. So, I'll show you legal ways to save clips while also mentioning some third-party methods for personal use.

There are several ways to download clips from YouTube, each with its own pros and cons:

YouTube Premium:

Pros: Legal, high-quality downloads, ad-free viewing.   

Cons: Requires a paid subscription, videos can only be watched within the YouTube app.

Third-Party Apps and Websites:

Pros: Often free, allow downloading in various formats and resolutions.

Cons: Can be risky (malware, copyright infringement), quality may vary, often ad-heavy.

How to Download Clips From YouTube?

Browser Extensions:

Pros: Convenient, integrate directly with your browser.   

Cons: May have limited functionality, can slow down your browser.   

Open-Source Tools:

Pros: Free, often highly customizable.   

Cons: Can be complex to use, may require technical knowledge.

Important Notes:

Legality: Downloading copyrighted content without permission is illegal in many countries.   

Safety: Some third-party downloaders may contain malware or spyware.   

Quality: The quality of downloaded videos may vary depending on the method used.

Disclaimer:

Please be sure to respect copyright laws when downloading videos from YouTube.

Your Own Videos?

If you're interested in downloading videos that you've uploaded to your own YouTube channel using YouTube Studio. That's a great way to keep backups of your content! Here's how you can do it:

Using YouTube Studio on a computer:

• Sign in to YouTube Studio. Go to studio.youtube.com and log in with your Google account.
• Go to the Content page. In the left-hand menu, click on "Content".
• Find the video you want to download. You can use the search bar or filters to find it.
• Click the three dots (More Actions) next to the video. This will open a small menu.
• Select "Download". Your video will begin downloading in MP4 format.

Important things to keep in mind:

Quality: You can download your videos in either 720p or 360p resolution, depending on the original video size.

Limitations: You can only download videos that you have uploaded yourself. You cannot download videos uploaded by other creators.

Restrictions: You may not be able to download a video if it has been removed from YouTube, has a copyright or Community Guidelines strike against it, uses a preapproved audio track, or if you've already downloaded it five times in the last 24 hours.