- Just go to web browser at https:/www.youtube.com. This approach should work with any web browser on a device, phone or tablet.
- Tap on the video that you would like to download. The video will start playing
- Copy the URL of that video. To do this the address is illuminated by clicking or tapping the web address at the top of your web browser. Now right-click the selected address (or tap-and-hold on a phone or tablet) to open the menu, and then click or tap Copy.
- Go to the web browser at https:/y2mate.com. This free website allows you to download YouTube audio and video files.
- The website is free but ad-supported. You can easily close them if you see pop-ups that prompt you to install something.
- On any YouTube download site, you can use this same technique. If you need help identifying a trustworthy site, search “YouTube download site,” then select one of the links on the Google search results page that appears highest.
- Paste the URL that has been copied.
- To do this, right-click the “Search or paste link here” bar (or tap-and-hold) and then choose Paste.
- Press Start. This is the pink button next to the URL. This refreshes the page.
- Click the Download button next to the format that you like.
- If you want to download a video, next to the appropriate file size and type, select one of the green Download links.
- Click the Audio tab to select one of the options in order to download only the audio.
- Go for a lower resolution if you want a smaller file.
- The options for quality differ per video. You may not be able to download it in HD if the video is very long.
- Save the audio or video to your device.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to save the file if the download doesn’t start automatically.
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