Download YouTube Videos
YouTube’s a major buzz that’s going on in the world of cyberspace. It is slowly becoming the defacto medium for sharing videos on the Internet. It is probably the greatest cause for unproductiveness since Instant Messaging (IM). The service allows users to upload and share videos. Their audience then stream the videos on demand.
Recently, a friend of mine asked a very good question. Can we download the videos from YouTube?
Reasons for wanting to download a video may vary. It could be that you have a slow connection and video streaming is akin to watching paint dry. Or perhaps you simply want a copy of the video for your archives. YouTube has recently been rejecting videos and kicking them off their service, so keeping a copy of your favourite videos isn’t such a bad idea.
Whatever your reasons, there is a way for getting your hands on a copy of videos shared via YouTube (and everywhere else for that matter). Here’s how:
- Point your browser to KeepVid.com
- Copy the link of the YouTube video that you would like to download (e.g. http://youtube.com/watch?v=6B26asyGKDo)
- Paste the URL to the textbox provided on the page
- Select ‘Youtube’ from the pull down list next to the textbox
- Click download and wait for the next page to load
- Use the download link provided to save the video you want
In order to view videos downloaded from YouTube in this manner, you’ll need a Flash Video (.flv) player. A free flv player is available from Applican Technologies.
Having said that, YouTube is not the only kid on the block. There are other video hosting providers out there such as Google Video, Break.com, and iFilm. And that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Keepvid.com supports video ripping from all these sites and more.
So now you know how to rip videos from the web and keep all your favourites with you. Happy viewing.
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Nine3nine4 Said,
September 15, 2006 @ 3:19 pm
You in near future Jap AV also can get from YouTube ka?….HooOoooRayyy
Jim Said,
September 15, 2006 @ 4:07 pm
There is an easier way. Just install VideoDownLoader to your Firefox. Click on the shortcut button when you’re browsing your youtube. A window will pop-up with a link. Just download straight from the link.
zara's mama Said,
September 15, 2006 @ 4:17 pm
wah, lots of humsup lou out there would love you for your tip! see.. 9394 is one.
Jim Said,
September 15, 2006 @ 4:28 pm
I’m not!!! Just sharing my thoughts of downloading youtube video.
gbyeow Said,
September 15, 2006 @ 5:01 pm
9393: I’m sure it’s already available. The other day linpeh got show that how to maid window washing video.
Jim: Yeah, that’s the easier way. But it requires Firefox. I try to please everyone :p Does the plugin still work with the latest firefox update?
Zara’s mama: 9393 formerly known as 9394. See his name also know already.
emilie Said,
September 16, 2006 @ 2:58 am
hey yoew… ok, first of, this comment has got absolutely nothing to do with your post… heh… i did read it though… funny, i’ve never thought of dl-ing the videos from youtube….oh well :)
anyways…. i kinda need a tremendously huge favour from you, bit shy to ask in public la, d’you think you could shoot me an email anytime real soon? like in the next few days, like tomorrow, or erm, now? hahaha… anytime you’re free la, but asap would be good… thanks!
jim Said,
September 19, 2006 @ 9:38 am
yeahhh it still works.
Simonsays Said,
September 19, 2006 @ 2:22 pm
YouTube will disappear, just like Napster, because all the copyright holders like recording companies will sue the pants off them. You see, the You Tube stuff contains lotsa copyrighted music videos and the like and in the USA (YouTube is American after all) it’s not easy to just say in the courts, “Hey, I’m not responsible for my clients’ content,” — not easy at all.
Alexander Said,
November 24, 2006 @ 5:00 am
Hey guys,
I have an iMac G5 running tiger 10.4.7 and I an having a wierd problem. Whenever I go to a site that has an embedded youtube, flash or some kind of video, there is no sound. If it a quicktime file there is no problem. There is not sound no matter what broswer I use, firefox, camino, safari, or shiira. And keep in mind that about a week ago I was not having this issue.
Help Would be awesome
Thanks!
G: That’s really strange. Did you install something new? Or perhaps you have the mute turned on :)