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 and Downloader

Convert Youtube videos to MP3 or MP4 files for free. It is the fastest Youtube Converter app to download high quality music from Youtube.

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!