How to download high quality video from Youtube

YouTube with over 2 billion monthly active users is the go-to platform for video content. However, sometimes you need to save videos to have them for offline use or with full control over them.

Here is an easy step-by-step guide on how to download high-quality videos from YouTube, employing different methods to ensure crystal-clear resolution and minimal compression.

Gadinsider will teach you how to download videos from YouTube in 4K, 1080p or 720p; this will surely make the view much better while viewing on your device.

Step-by-step guide

Here are several easy methods that you can use to download YouTube videos in no time:

Online converters (4K, 1080p, 720p)

1. Open YouTube. Copy URL.
2. Open websites like ClipConverter, Online-Convert or SaveFrom
3. Paste URL and select the video quality: it is supposed to be 4K, 1080p, or 720p.
4. Select the file format: MP4, AVI, MOV
5. Click the "Download" button and wait till the video is converted.
6. Save on your device.

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YouTube Premium (1080p, 720p)

1. Subscribe to YouTube Premium
2. Open the YouTube app or website
3. Play the video that you want
4. Tap/click on the three dots and click on "Download"
5. Select video quality 1080p, 720p
6. Save the video on your device.

Software for Desktop: 4K, 1080p, 720p

1. Download and install software such as 4K Video Downloader, Freemake Video Downloader, or Adobe Premiere Pro
2. Open the software and paste the link to the YouTube video you want.
3. Choose desired quality of video (4K, 1080p, 720p).
4. Choose file type (MP4, AVI, MOV).
5. Click "Download" and wait while the video download and conversion take place
6. Save video to your device.

Download video using browser extension (1080p, 720p)

1. Install browser extensions for example Video DownloadHelper by Firefox or Easy Video Downloader by Chrome
2. Go to YouTube and play the video you wish to download
3. Click on your extension button and select "Download"
4. Select preferred quality (1080p, 720p)
5. Save video to your device

Important considerations about YouTube video downloading

• Download videos only for personal use regarding copyright law.
• Do not use internet converters since a few may contain malware very easily that might affect your device.
• YouTube's Terms of Service does not allow any person to download videos from the website unless authorised.