downloading YouTube videos with a download manager

[stanleystf]

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:

Is there something similar on Mac? How can I download YouTube videos on Mac?

 

[Diskutant]

there are endless options

Firefox Addon https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/youtube_downloader/
Mac App https://www.4kdownload.com/products/videodownloader/13
If you use Alfred with Powerpack https://www.alfredforum.com/topic/2045-downmedia-—-download-media-from-popular-sources/

 

[unrigestered]

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

 

[AleRod]

https://software.charliemonroe.net/downie/

 

[Fishrrman]

There's also something called "ClipGrab", and it's free:

ClipGrab

A convenient and quick way to download videos

clipgrab.en.softonic.com

 

[Jzap van der Veen]

Downie - YouTube Video Downloader for macOS - Charlie Monroe Software

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

software.charliemonroe.net

 

[CorM]

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]

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.

 

[KaliYoni]

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.

 

[HDFan]

I've used Downie for several years now, with no hassles or problems.

Same.

 

[stanleystf]

Does Downie integrate with Firefox like IDM?

I was hoping I could find a free tool.

 

[Rimmsi]

try Jdownloader 2

 

[MacGizmo]

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.

 

[planteater]

Parallels Toolbox has a video downloader.

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

 

[planteater]

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.

 

[Unsupported]

No need for an app:

Youtube Video Downloader - 9Convert.com

Online convert and download Youtube video for free in best quality. Download any Youtube video with no software required.

9convert.com

YouTube to MP3 Converter - BestMP3Converter

Convert YouTube videos to high-quality MP3 or MP4 formats with BestMP3Converter. Enjoy fast, free downloads with options up to 320kbps for audio and 4K for video.

www.bestmp3converter.com

 

[bogdanw]

AllTube Download https://alltubedownload.net

"Drag this to your bookmarks bar: Bookmarklet"

javascript:window.location='https://alltubedownload.net/info?url=%25url%25'.replace('%25url%25',%20encodeURIComponent(location.href));

 

[sracer]

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.

 

[HeroOfTime32]

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.

 

[Sciuriware]

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:

View attachment 2024138
Is there something similar on Mac? How can I download YouTube videos on Mac?

Free tool for mac: https://www.shutterencoder.com/en/
Can download from 'protected' sites and can "fold out" into many instances
in order to run several (slow) down loads in parallel.
Requires JAVA
;JOOP!

 

[rhett7660]

https://software.charliemonroe.net/downie/

This right here has been one of the best applications I have purchased in a very-very long time. Can't recommend this enough. Worth every single penny and I have not looked back. Big ole thumbs and highly recommended.

 

[Dc2006ster]

Pleased to see Downie getting mentions. I use it with Permute which offers a range of video conversion options and can strip also audio off the YouTube video. I have used this to get audio from concert footage.

 

[rhett7660]

Pleased to see Downie getting mentions. I use it with Permute which offers a range of video conversion options and can strip also audio off the YouTube video. I have used this to get audio from concert footage.

Oh... Just for being able to pull the audio from a video might be worth the price!!!!!