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Looking for a good (and hopefully free) youtube downloader ....
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Not sure about conversions, but I know MacTubes is a good youtube video downloader.
Also, I do know of an extension called download helper if you are using Firefox. You are supposed to be able to set it to convert files automatically when they are downloaded. Haven't tried it for myself yet, but that's what I normally use to download youtube videos.
Also, I do know of an extension called download helper if you are using Firefox. You are supposed to be able to set it to convert files automatically when they are downloaded. Haven't tried it for myself yet, but that's what I normally use to download youtube videos.
If you just want audio files you can try this website:
http://www.vidtomp3.com/
It does look a bit fishy at times but I can vouch for it.
~ SK1llz
http://www.vidtomp3.com/
It does look a bit fishy at times but I can vouch for it.
~ SK1llz
http://fastesttube.kwizzu.com/
Try this plugin. I use it on Safari, so I don't know how well it works on Chrome, but it's awesome!
Try this plugin. I use it on Safari, so I don't know how well it works on Chrome, but it's awesome!
Command, Option, A in Safari - find the file (large MB) and double click to download. Quickest and easiest way I've found - then I just use iflicks or handbrake to convert.
This is what I do..no sense getting extra plugins or programs. This is the easiest way to do this.
I do this too. Piece of cake. Occasionally, instead of downloading, the video will play in a window by itself. If that happens, select the whole URL in the new window and drag it to the Safari Downloads window. It will start downloading.
Not free, but easy to use is CosmoPod. I like it because it not only grabs the file, but it also automatically converts it to mp4 or m4v and delivers it where I want it to go. I download a lot of videos and find that it is worth the modest price because it saves a few steps. It's a Safari plugin.
Otherwise, the activity window technique works fine.
Otherwise, the activity window technique works fine.