16 BEST Free YouTube Video Downloader [2020 Update]

YouTube is a popular video-sharing platform that helps users to watch, like, comment and upload any videos. You can access the video from desktop PCs, tablets, mobile phones, and laptops.

You can use YouTube video downloaders to download videos in numerous formats, including MP3 and MP4. These are easy to use apps that support a high and low quality resolution that matches with your needs.

Following is a handpicked list of Top YouTube Video Download Tools, with their popular features and website links. The list contains both open source(free) and commercial(paid) software.

1) Itubego

Itubego is a software that helps you to download YouTube videos. It has a built-in YouTube converter to convert video to MP3, MP4, 4K and HD MP4 videos. This tool supports multiple audio and video formats. Itubego automatically searches for TV series and movies online for subtitles when you download any video.

2) SnapDownloader

SnapDownloader is the best video downloader for Windows and macOS with support for 900 websites including YouTube. Download YouTube videos up to 8K resolution in MP4 and convert videos to MP3 with ease. It can also download YouTube playlists, entire channels, and VR 360° videos.

3) YouTubeByClick

YouTubeByClick becomes so popular among many fans as it has the simplest way to download videos but still gives you advanced features such as downloading playlists, live videos, subtitles, etc. The software recognizes when you watch a video on your browser and offers you to download it in a click. The download is frictionless and so easy.

4) AllMyTube

AllMyTube is a tool that allows you to download YouTube videos with ease. It enables you to store YouTube videos with just one mouse click. You can download both YouTube channel and playlist. Supports more than 10,000 websites.

5) 4K Video Downloader

4K Video Downloader is a cross-platform video downloader for PC, Mac and Linux. Download any type of YouTube playlists with/without subtitles: "Watch Later" and "Liked video", Personal Mix playlists. Save entire Youtube channels or single videos in 4K,1080p or 720p quality. Extract audio from YouTube Music in MP3, M4A or OGG. Support of 3D and 360 degree video.

6) Airy

Airy is a YouTube video downloader that helps you to download videos in a range of formats, including FLV and 3GP. Airy can be used to convert YouTube videos to MP3. You can also integrate it with browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.

7) Softorino YouTube Converter

Softorino YouTube Converter helps you to download and convert any video by a single click. It allows you to convert videos to MP3, MP4 for any Apple device or iPhone. This application allows you to search or copy the link of any YouTube videos without application. Softorino YouTube Converter automatically recognized the source website.

8) Allavsoft

Allavsoft is a tool that enables you to download videos from more than 100 websites. This application allows you to save clips in HD 1080p, 4K 4096p, and more. It enables you to download video with just one mouse click. You can convert clips to FLV, F4F, F4V, WebM, and F4M. It has built-in players to play music and movies.

9) Vidmate

Vidmate is an application designed for android to download YouTube and other videos. It contains one search bar to search for any specific video. This program allows you to download YouTube videos in a range of quality. You can tap on the title of any video or tap on the download button to download a video.

Download Link: https://vidmate-apk.com

10) ClipGrab

ClipGrab is a YouTube downloader tool designed for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It enables you to convert downloaded video to MPEG4 (Moving Picture Experts Group), MP3, or any other formats. This website can also be used to download videos from other websites like Facebook, Vimeo, etc.

Download Link: https://clipgrab.org

11) VideoProc

VideoProc supports YouTube and many other audio or video media sites. You can use this program to download videos. It helps you to convert videos to varieties of formats, including MP4 and MP3. VideoProc also allows you to search matched subtitle texts online for TV shows and movies.

12) Video Grabber

Video Grabber allows you to download videos from YouTube and other websites. It enables you to save your favorite videos in MP4, 3GP, FLV, MP3 format, etc. Video Grabber also supports downloading HD videos. You can use this tool to download videos without any limitations. This tool helps you to convert video files for Android, iPhone, iPad, etc.

Download Link: https://www.videograbber.net/

13) Freemake

Freemake is an online video download app that allows you to download YouTube videos just by pasting a URL. You can use this tool to save videos, channels, or playlists in HD, MP3, MP4, etc. file formats. Freemake helps you to save multiple videos at once. It enables you to get clips, TV shows, movies, etc.

Download Link: https://www.freemake.com/free_video_downloader/

14) uTube Downloader

uTube Downloader by MinTool allows you to download HD quality videos and easily convert them to MP3, MP4, and wav formats. You can batch download and convert files as well as download playlists.

15) WinxDVD

WinxDVD is a YouTube downloader that allows you to download videos in batch. This tool does not contain any ads after installation. WinxDVD enables you to save videos in MP3, MP4, WebM (audiovisual media), or FLV(Flash Video) . You can use it to download videos up to 8K quality. It also helps you to download, your "Watch Later" videos.

16) Any Video Converter

Any Video Converter is an application that supports a vast range of video inputs. You can convert videos from any output device, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Samsung, and more. Any Video Converter helps you to download videos and music in one step. It's latest version also allows you to burn videos to DVD.

Download Link: https://www.any-video-converter.com/products/for_video_free/

17) Snaptube

Snaptube is application that allows you to stream or download a video in numerous resolutions. You can easily select your own resolution that meets your demand. This software also supports other websites like Facebook, Whatsapp.com, Instagram, and more.

Download Link: https://www.snaptube.com

18) Tubemate

Tubemate is a tool that helps you to download YouTube videos. It allows you to set SD card or a particular folder to save the video. This app enables you to adjust download speed. It can help you to change your preferred language. In case if you have changed the language by mistake, you can restore it easily.

Download Link: http://tubemate.net/

19) Videoder

Videoder is a tool for downloading videos from PC. This application helps you to build your own collection of videos you like. Apart from YouTube, you can use it to download videos from more than 50 websites. It allows you to download 4K videos.

Download Link: https://www.videoder.com

20) Gihosoft

Gihosoft is a video downloader to save YouTube videos. You can use this tool to convert YouTube videos to MP3. It allows you to add subtitles to video. With Gihosoft, you can save videos YouTube channel, playlist, and thumbnail in 1080P,4K, or 8K formats. It is one of the best rippers.

Download Link: https://www.gihosoft.com/free-youtube-downloader.html