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downloading YouTube videos with a download manager

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downloading YouTube videos with a download manager

stanleystf

macrumors newbie

Original poster

Apr 24, 2022
On my Windows laptop, I use Internet Download Manager which has an add-on that integrates with Firefox. It allows me to download YouTube videos with any quality that I want:
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Is there something similar on Mac? How can I download YouTube videos on Mac?

unrigestered

macrumors member
Jun 17, 2022 M$ Headquarters
also interested in this,

at the moment i'm using VLC Player...
this might look very convoluted with lots of steps, but it's actually still pretty fast and only a matter of seconds

1. copy YT video link into clipboard
2. open VLC
3. CMD+N (open new file inside VLC)
4. CMD+V (paste link from clipboard)
5. CMD+I (get file info)
6. double click shown URL and CMD+C that to copy to clipboard
7. CMD+V this URL into your web browser
8. right click and download file as...

I'm actually quite fine with this approach, as it isn't actually not that much of a hassle (despite looking like it in this text form),
only downside is that it just seems to max out at 720p for me
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Fishrrman

macrumors Penryn
Feb 20, 2009 24,443 9,772
There's also something called "ClipGrab", and it's free:
clipgrab.en.softonic.com

ClipGrab

A convenient and quick way to download videos

clipgrab.en.softonic.com

clipgrab.en.softonic.com

Downie - YouTube Video Downloader for macOS - Charlie Monroe Software

Video downloader for macOS with support for YouTube and other 1200 sites.

software.charliemonroe.net

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CorM

macrumors newbie
Jul 1, 2022
I use youtube-DL. It’s a commanding tool, installed with python or homebrew.
if you are not scared using the commandocentrum it’s the best tool ever!

usagora

macrumors 68030
Nov 17, 2017 2,877 2,482
I've been extremely happy with the standalone app 4K Video Downloader for a few years now.

www.4kdownload.com

You can download entire channels or playlists by simply copying/pasting the URL of the channel/playlist in the app. Lots of other options too.
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KaliYoni

macrumors 6502a
Feb 19, 2016 1,853
How can I download YouTube videos on Mac?
I've used Downie for several years now, with no hassles or problems. It is well worth the purchase price; it's well designed, usually really easy to use, and, most importantly, the developer updates it regularly and responds quickly to user questions.
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HDFan

Contributor
Jun 30, 2007 3,870 1,396
I've used Downie for several years now, with no hassles or problems.
Same.
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stanleystf

macrumors newbie

Original poster

Apr 24, 2022
Does Downie integrate with Firefox like IDM?

I was hoping I could find a free tool.

Rimmsi

macrumors member
Jun 19, 2021

MacGizmo

macrumors 68020
Apr 27, 2003 2,264 1,528 Arizona
There's also something called "ClipGrab", and it's free:

ClipGrab - Free YouTube Downloader & Converter

ClipGrab is a free downloader and converter for YouTube, Vimeo, Metacafe and many other online video sites

clipgrab.org

Been using ClipGrab for years. I love it.
Last edited: Sunday at 1:27 PM

planteater

macrumors 6502a
Feb 11, 2020 1,182
Parallels Toolbox has a video downloader.

Be careful with many of the others out there. Malware abounds.

planteater

macrumors 6502a
Feb 11, 2020 1,182
also interested in this,

at the moment i'm using VLC Player...
this might look very convoluted with lots of steps, but it's actually still pretty fast and only a matter of seconds

1. copy YT video link into clipboard
2. open VLC
3. CMD+N (open new file inside VLC)
4. CMD+V (paste link from clipboard)
5. CMD+I (get file info)
6. double click shown URL and CMD+C that to copy to clipboard
7. CMD+V this URL into your web browser
8. right click and download file as...

I'm actually quite fine with this approach, as it isn't actually not that much of a hassle (despite looking like it in this text form),
only downside is that it just seems to max out at 720p for me
I used to use VLC for downloading, but it would periodically stop functioning due to changes made by YT, then need to catchup.
No need for an app:

Youtube Video Downloader - Download and Save YouTube Videos | 9covert.com

The fastest free YouTube video downloader. Download and save YouTube video for free in best quality from our website.

9convert.com

9convert.com

www.bestmp3converter.com

YouTube to Mp3 Converter - Free YouTube to Mp3

BestMp3Converter is a free youtube converter to convert youtube videos to MP3 format in high quality up to 320 kbps.

www.bestmp3converter.com

bogdanw

macrumors 68000
Mar 10, 2009 1,842
AllTube Download https://alltubedownload.net

"Drag this to your bookmarks bar: Bookmarklet"
Code: 
javascript:window.location='https://alltubedownload.net/info?url=%25url%25'.replace('%25url%25',%20encodeURIComponent(location.href));

sracer

macrumors G3
Apr 9, 2010 9,702 11,739 where hip is spoken
I've been extremely happy with the standalone app 4K Video Downloader for a few years now.

www.4kdownload.com

You can download entire channels or playlists by simply copying/pasting the URL of the channel/playlist in the app. Lots of other options too.
Same here. It's been extremely reliable for me for quite a few years.
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HeroOfTime32

macrumors newbie
Apr 7, 2012 Florida
Parallels Toolbox has a video downloader.

Be careful with many of the others out there. Malware abounds.
I use Parallels Toolbox as well. Another option that works for me is Wondershare Uniconverter. I can vouch for both.

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