21 Best FREE YouTube Video Downloader Apps (2023 List)

YouTube is a popular video-sharing platform that helps users watch, like, comment, and upload 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 easy-to-use apps support a high- and low-quality resolution that matches your needs.

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

Best YouTube Video Downloader

Here is the list of popular YouTube Video Downloading Apps:

• iTubego
• By Click Downloader
• HitPaw Video Converter
• Free YouTube Download
• 4K Video Downloader
• YTD Video Downloader
• SnapDownloader

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Best YouTube Video Download App for Android & PC: Top Picks

Name	Features	Platform	Format	Link
👍 iTubego	• Download Videos From 10,000+ Sites • Convert Video and Audio	Windows, Mac, Android	MP4, MP3, MOV, AVI, M4A, and more	Learn More
By Click Downloader	• Supports all sites like Instagram, Facebook, Dailymotion, etc. • Allows you to download YouTube playlists.	Windows	HD, MP3, MP4, AVI, and all other formats	Learn More
HitPaw Video Converter	• Download YouTube Playlist to MP4 with 1080p, 4k, 8k resulotion • Download YouTube Music to MP3 with 320kbps • Download videos to 1000+ formats from 10000+ websites.	Windows 7/8/10/11, Mac OS 10.13 and above	MP4, MOV, MKV, MP3, WAV, WMA, and etc.	Learn More
Free YouTube Download	• Download entire YouTube playlists in one click • Get YouTube videos in Full HD, 4K, or 8K	Windows and Mac	Original YouTube quality, MP4, AVI, MOV and MP3	Learn More
4K Video Downloader	• Private video and playlist downloads • 3D and 360-degree video downloads	Windows 7+, macOS 10.13+, Ubuntu 64-bit	MP4, MKV, 3GP, M4A, MP3, and more.	Learn More

1) iTubeGO

Best for: YouTube Video Downloader app for Android, macOS & Windows PC

iTubeGO is 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. It also allows you convert videos into MP3 (audio), download YouTube playlists at once, and manage multiple downloads.

This tool also supports multiple audio and video formats. iTubeGO automatically searches for TV series and movies online for subtitles when you download any video. It supports downloading videos from YouTube, Netflix, Facebook, Instagram, Dailymotion, Vimeo, the BBC, and various other platforms.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
iTubeGo supports downloading 4K & 8K videos.	It does not offer to download in the free version.
The desktop version supports batch downloads.
Download videos from 1000+online video platforms.
Set up a proxy within the app to download websites or videos blocked in your region.
You can convert videos to MP4 or MP3 format with ease.

Supported Formats: MP3, MP4, M4A, and other formats.

Supported Platforms: Windows, Mac, Android

30-day money back guarantee

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2) By Click Downloader

Best for: Live videos can also be downloaded through By Click Downloader.

By Click Downloader has become 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.

This software recognizes when you watch a video on your browser and offers you to download it with a click. The download is frictionless and so easy. It also offers an option to download the video when you watch it in a browser.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
It provides a feature to download YouTube playlists and channels.	Does not support Mac and Linux platforms.
You can also down videos in 720p, 1080p, 4K, and 8K.
Convert to MP3, MP4, AVI, FLV, WMV, 3GP, WEBM, MKV, WAV, AAC, and M4A.
Download entire YouTube Playlists and channels.

Supported Formats: HD, MP3, MP4, AVI, etc.

Supported Platforms: Windows.

30-day money back guarantee

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3) HitPaw Video Converter

Best For: YouTube Playlist Downloader with 4K on Windows and MacOS.

HitPaw Video Converter is a powerful YouTube Video Downloader, which can convert YouTube Videos to MP4, MP3, MOV, and 1000+ formats. Moreover, it is 120x faster to download YouTube Playlist with UltraFast Download feature. Apart from YouTube video, HitPaw Video Converter also allows you to download YouTube Music to MP3/WAV/OGG with 320kbps.

HitPaw Video Converter supports downloading videos from 10000+ websites, including YouTube, Instagram, Dailymotion, Reddit, Facebook, and etc.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Download YouTube Videos/Music/Playlists to MP4/MP3	Does not support linux platform
UltraFast Dwonload Feature boosts the download speed
Download Videos from 10000+ websites, like Dailymotion, Facebook, Instagram.
Convert Videos to MP4, MOV, MKV, MP3 or other 1000+ formats
Built-in 8K/4K/1080p video player

Supported Platforms: Windows 7/8/10/11, Mac OS 10.13 and above

Supported Format: MP4, MOV, MKV, MP3, WAV, WMA, and etc.

Basic Free Version

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4) Free YouTube Download

Best for downloading videos, music, playlists and channels from YouTube in up to 8K resolution

Free YouTube Download is an easy-to-use tool to batch download high-quality videos from YouTube and convert them to MP4, AVI, MOV and MP3. The app has a multilingual interface and it gives you advanced features such as downloading playlists, channels, YouTube Shorts, subtitles, etc. You can also transfer YouTube content directly to your iTunes playlist.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Get Full HD, 4K, 8K YouTube videos	Doesn’t download from websites other than YouTube
Download YouTube Shorts, playlists and channels
Convert to MP4, AVI, MOV and MP3
Transfer YouTube content directly to iTunes
Download videos with subtitles

Supported Formats: MP4, AVI, MOV, MP3.

Supported Platforms: Windows and Mac.

Download for free

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5) 4K Video Downloader

Best for: 4K videoFast processing and downloading files in batches.

4K Video Downloader is a cross-platform video downloader for PC, Mac, and Linux. It allows you to save entire YouTube channels or single videos in 4K,1080p, or 720p quality. The 4K Video Downloader is a free video downloader that will enable you to download videos, playlists, channels, and subtitles from YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and other video sites. You can set automatic content downloads from YouTube channels you want.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Extract audio from YouTube Music in Support of 3D and 360-degree video.	It helps restrict the number of playlist downloads in a free edition.
Private video and playlist downloads	Playlist and Channel download with a free.
3D and 360-degree video downloads
It helps you to download annotations and subtitles with YouTube videos.

Supported Formats: MP4, MKV, 3GP, M4A, MP3, and more.

Supported Platforms: Windows 7+, macOS 10.13+, Ubuntu 64-bit.

Downloader for Free

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6) YTD Video Downloader

Best for converting playlists and complete channels

YTD Video Downloader is software to convert videos to MP3. It allows you to convert entire channels and playlists. YTD Video Downloader interface is intuitive and easy to use.

You can save videos from any streaming site, including YouTube, Vimeo, and more. You can download videos in MP3, AVI, WMV, and many other formats. It allows you to select the quality, location, start and end time, among other options. You can choose 6 month/ 1-year plans to lower your purchase cost.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
In-built video player	Ads in free version
You can monitor video downloader/ converter activity.	It supports the Windows platform only.
Features for automatic resume during connection issues.
YTD also converts videos in Android or iPad format for viewing on mobile devices.
Download 8K, 4K, 2K, High Definition (HD) 1080P videos

Supported Formats: FLV, MP4, 3GP, MOV, MP3, and AVI.

Supported Platforms: Windows, Mac.

Downloader for Free

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7) SnapDownloader

Best for: You can download videos in up to 8K resolution from 900 websites, that includes YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter

SnapDownloader allows you to download videos from YouTube and 1,100 other websites up to 8K resolution. You can even download YouTube playlists, channels, and chapters, as well as for trim videos. You can download/ stream videos in any resolution, from 240P to 4K HD.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Save any number of audio/ video files.	The app is glitchy and acting slow
Keyword-based video search.	You can’t download YouTube videos with Snap tube on macOS.
You can download YouTube playlists, channels, 3D, and VR videos.

Supported Formats: MP4, MP3, MOV, M4A, WMV, and AAC.

Supported Platforms: Windows and macOS.

Downloader for Free

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8) Viddly

Best for: Convert YouTube videos to MP3 at 128, 192, or 320 Kbp.

Viddly is an application that enables you to download online videos. It helps you to convert your video clips into MP4 or MP3 formats. This app offers an inbuilt search facility. You can use it to store YouTube Playlist with a single mouse click. It helps you to get subtitles of YouTube in any language. You can convert files on your hard drive to any popular format.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Fast and lightweight app with built-in search	Pricing is tool high.
It helps convert YouTube videos to MP3 at 128, 192, or 320 Kbp.
It helps you to convert files on your hard drive to any popular format
Fast and lightweight app with built-in search.
Access your multimedia when offline
No more annoying pre-roll ads or annotations

Supported Formats: MP3

Supported Platforms: Windows and Mac.

Downloader for Free

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9) VideoProc

Best for: Fast downloading 8K/4K/HD videos, lives, playlists, channels, and music on computer

VideoProc Converter, an excellent multimedia tools suit, features a powerful download engine. With this tool, you can easily download videos from YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and 1000+ video platforms. All you need to do is to paste the video link to its downloader, and then, it will smartly analyze it and help you download YouTube videos to MP4, WebM, MP3, and many formats.

Powered by the latest download module, VideoProc Converter can download 8K/4K/HD videos, live streams, movies, TV shows, and various types of videos on the Internet. It allows you to choose download quality, save repository, and subtitles. Besides, VideoProc Converter offers comprehensive solutions for your video files. After downloading, you can cut, trim, crop, merge, compress, and convert videos for your tablet, smartphone, TV, and so forth.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Free download without limits on video quality and length	Fail to download private videos sometimes
Flexible options for video format, resolution, and frame rate
Fully utilize computer power to accelerate the download process
Bypass regional download restrictions with advanced proxy settings
Download, edit, convert, and record videos in one-stop

Supported Formats: MP4, WebM, MP3, M4A, and more

Supported Platforms: Windows, Mac

Free and safe download now

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10) Yt Saver

YT Saver Video Downloader & Converter tool allows you to cut, trim and crop online videos MP4, MOV, AAC, and other formats. It helps you to protect your downloaded video’s privacy. Ytsaver also enables you to browse video/audio sharing sites

Features:

• It also allows you to download playlists, channels, and multiple videos with a single click.
• You can download free videos from your favorite sites
• It helps you to download videos at a fast speed and get the fastest conversion speed
• Protects Your Downloaded Videos Privacy

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
You can download videos directly from YouTube through the built-in browser	Limited features on the trial edition
YT Saver supports about 10000 video sites	No mobile version
It has a simple and user-friendly interface
You can download videos on YouTube in 8K, 4K, 1080P, 720P, and in formats other than MP4
You can download all your favorite content at once.
DVD conversion & backup, video downloader, screen recorder.

Supported Formats: MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI, FLV, MKV, HEVC MP4, HEVC MKV, 3GP, etc.

Supported Platforms: Windows and macOS

Download for Free

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11) CleverGet

Best for: Allows you to download live stream videos from YouTube.

CleverGet is an online video downloading software to download YouTube and other online videos. It helps you search, play and download videos from various video-sharing sites like iFilm, Myspace, AOL, Dailymotion, etc.

It allows downloading videos from 1000+ sites and supports downloading live streaming videos. It provides a built-in video player to play online videos smoothly with fast video loading. It offers advanced video loading technology and hardware acceleration technology.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Let you download live stream videos from YouTube.	It does not have a browser plugin or format conversion tool.
You can download videos direct live videos using URL or using M3U8.
Offers advanced video loading technology and hardware acceleration technology.
You can download videos or music videos from YouTube or other websites.
It will give you a better user experience, and it is a user-friendly and efficient tool.

Supported Formats: MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP, M4A

Supported Platforms: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11

Downloader for Free

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12) VidJuice

Best for: Downloading multiple videos simultaneously.

VidJuice is a YouTube downloader app that enables you to download videos and audio from 1000+ websites. This video download app offers in built-in video trimmer that enables you to cut the clips with ease.

You can download videos and audio from 10,000+ popular websites. This software offers a bitrate maximum of 320kbps for audio, and it allows you to sync videos to Dropbox and Google Drive.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
You can download videos, audios, and playlists from 10,000+ sites across all your devices	Limited trial version
Download videos, audios, and playlists
It lets you download and watch your favorite videos in 8K, 4K, HD, 1080p, and other resolutions.
Accelerate the downloading and conversion speed.
It helps you to protect your privacy with private mode

Supported Formats: MP3, MP4, AVI, etc.

Supported Platforms: Windows, Mac, and Web version.

30 day money-back guarantee

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13) Allavsoft

Best for: Downloading the Video and Music from 1000+ websites.

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 allows you to download videos with just one mouse click. It is one of the best apps to video download to play music and movies. It also offers the batch downloading option.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
The downloaded files can be transferred anywhere and be kept forever.	The output is limited.
It automatically detects advertisements and does not download them.
You just need to follow the one-step process to convert online video files to any format of your choice.
The downloaded files can be transferred anywhere and be kept forever.

Supported Formats: MP4, MP3, AVI, WAV, MOV, etc.,

Supported Platforms: Windows

Downloader for Free

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14) AllMyTube

Best for: It lets you download videos from hot video-sharing websites, like YouTube, Facebook, Metacafe, Vimeo, etc.

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 the YouTube channel and playlist. It supports more than 10,000 websites. It allows you to download videos from hot video-sharing websites, like YouTube, Facebook, Metacafe, Vimeo, etc.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
You can download HTML5, HD, HQ, and 4K videos from YouTube.	It doesn’t automatically download videos you watch as you surf the internet.
No need for downloading the entire video and then converting.
It offers a built-in video player that allows you to enjoy FLV, MP4, WebM videos
You can have output files for Apple devices, iPhone, iPod, and iPad can be directly added to iTunes

Supported Formats: MP3, M4A, WAV, MKA, etc.

Supported Platforms: Windows and Mac.

Downloader for Free

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15) Fast Video Downloader

Best for: You can download videos from YouTube, Dailymotion, Vimeo, Facebook, Bing, etc.

Fast Video Downloader is a YouTube downloader software that helps you download videos and playlists with HD, 4K, and 8K video quality. It also allows you to convert to all video formats and sizes. You can download videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook, Bing, etc. You can download one or more videos simultaneously at the same time.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Download one or more videos simultaneously at the same time.	Not good customer support.
You can download high resolution, 8K, 4K, Full HD (1080p), HD(720p) videos from YouTube and other videos sites
You can schedule your download video.
You can automatically paste the video URL which you copied.
Application does not apply any restriction on the download speed of the videos

Supported Formats:  You can also convert videos to 3GP, AVI format.

Supported Platforms: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7.

Link: https://fastpctools.com/fast-video-downloader/

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16) Airy

Best for: Resume downloads right from where you left it.

Airy is a YouTube video downloader that helps you download videos in various formats, including FLV and 3GP. You can also integrate it with browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc. It allows you to download full YouTube categories and private videos that you prefer conveniently. It offers an option to batch download videos, and an audio downloader allows you to save both time and effort.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
You have an easy way to download a range of videos or music playlists from YouTube.	Airy is limited to YouTube means you can’t download music from other sites.
Support saves playlist videos	Its free version can only allow users to download 2 videos.
You can resume downloads right from where you left them.
You get to grab just the audio in the MP3 format when a video is not necessary.
Very simple user interface that brings about convenience and efficiency during tasks

Supported Formats: Airy can be used to convert YouTube videos to MP3.

Supported Platforms: Windows and Mac.

Link: https://www.airy-youtube-downloader.com/

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17) ClipGrab

Best for: Advanced video recognition system to download from most websites

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

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Integrated search function	Does not have support for many websites
Supports SD and HD (240 p to 1080p) download resolutions	Ads start showing as soon as you install
Offers support for proxy servers
Advanced video recognition system to download from most websites
Supports downloads from YouTube, Collegehumor, Dailymotion, and Vimeo.
Multilingual interface

Supported Formats: MP3, MPEG4, OGG Theora, OGG Vorbis, and FLV.

Supported Platforms: Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Link: https://clipgrab.org

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18) Video Grabber

Best for: Provides you with a complete suite of video editing tools for professional screen recording.

Video Grabber allows you to download videos from YouTube and other websites. Video Grabber YouTube video downloader app for iPhone supports downloading HD videos. You can use this YouTube downloader APK to download videos without any limitations. It is one of the free YouTube saver tools which helps you to convert video files for Android, iPhone, iPad, etc.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
You can grab Video from Any Video Sites	Pricing is too high.
Convert Video/Audio between Any Formats
Provides you with a complete suite of video editing tools for professional screen recording
You can use it to record webinars, video chats, tutorials, games.

Supported Formats: MP4, FLV, 3GP, WMV, WEBM, MP3, etc.

Supported Platforms: Windows.

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

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19) Any Video Converter

Best for: It comes with an inbuilt converter that readily converts your videos to audios

Any Video Converter is one of the best YouTube video downloaders for PC that supports a vast range of video inputs. You can convert videos from any output device, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Samsung, and more. This online YouTube status download app helps you download videos and music in one step. Its latest version also allows you to burn videos to DVD.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
It offers multiple download options along with the background download option to carry on with other routine work on your phone.	You cannot download videos in 4k format.
Videos can be converted to MP3 format.	No batch downloads.
it comes with an inbuilt converter that readily converts your videos to audios
Very intuitive user interface packed with many features.
Offers 30 Days Money Back

Supported Formats: MP4, MPEG, VOB, WMV, H264, H265, 3GP, 3G2, MKV, MOD, M2TS, RMVB, AVI, MOV, FLV, etc.

Supported Platforms:  Windows and Mac.

Link: https://www.any-video-converter.com/en6/for_video_free/

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20) Snaptube

Best for: It does not require an additional plug-in.

Snaptube is a safe YouTube video downloader app that enables you to stream or download a video in numerous resolutions. Using this YouTube video downloader for PC, you can easily select your resolution that meets your demand.

Snaptube has a user-friendly interface with popular sites, popular videos, and categories organized in blocks. It is one of the best YouTube videos download a free app that supports other websites like Facebook, Whatsapp.com, Instagram, and more. It allows you to share the downloaded videos on Facebook, Twitter, etc., from the app.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
You can download the Snaptube application from its official site.	YouTube multimedia download is restricted only to India and China.
Snaptube lets you download videos from over 50 different sites besides YouTube.
It does not require an additional plug-in.
Download 240p, 360p, 720p videos to save mobile storage.

Supported Formats: M4A, MP4, and MP3.

Supported Platforms:  Windows and macOS.

Link: https://www.snaptube.com

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21) TubeMate

Best for: Provide auto-complete feature while adding text for music albums.

TubeMate is a free YouTube downloader tool that helps you download YouTube videos. It is one of the free YouTube downloaders which allows you to set an SD card or a particular folder to save the video. This YouTube video download app enables you to adjust download speed.

It is one of the best free YouTube video downloaders. PC can help you to change your preferred language. In case if you have changed the language by mistake, you can restore it easily. TubeMate also ensures that the screen does not sleep while you watch the videos.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
In-built search for finding videos	Not available for Apple devices
Video preview before downloading videos.
Video to audio (MP3) converter
Provide auto-complete feature while adding text for music albums.
Offers fast download mode that uses multiple network connections

Supported Formats: MP4, MP3, WAV, 4GP.

Supported Platforms: Android andWindows.

Link: http://tubemate.net/

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22) Gihosoft

Best for: Convert downloaded videos from WebM into various popular formats.

Gihosoft is a free YouTube video downloader for PC to save YouTube videos. You can use this tool to convert YouTube videos to MP3, and one of the free YouTube downloaders allows you to add subtitles to the video. With Gihosoft, you can save videos on YouTube, playlists, and thumbnails in 1080P, 4K, or 8K formats. It is one of the best YouTube rippers.

👍 Pros	👎 Cons
Save YouTube Video by One Click	Your phone needs to be rooted before any kind of recovery.
Support varieties of video websites, such as YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, Vimeo, Niconico & Bilibili, etc.	Need for enhanced stability.
Download any content in SD and HD format from YouTube, and extract MP3 directly from a video.
Convert downloaded videos from WebM into various popular formats
Support download YouTube 4K/8K/360/VR/3D/60FPS Videos
30-Day Money-Back

Supported Formats: MP4, MKV, AVI, and MOV

Supported Platforms: Windows and Mac.

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

How to Download Videos from YouTube

Following is a step-by-step process on how to download videos from YouTube using iTubeGo:

Step 1) Download iTubeGo software

Download the software from https://itubego.com/youtube-downloader/

Step 2) Install the software

Install the software by opening the .exe file, accepting terms & conditions, and locating the path.

Step 3) Open the Video downloader software

Double click “iTubeGo” shortcut available on Desktop

Step 4) Paste URL of the video you want to download

Click on the “Paste URL” button

Step 5) Paste the URL and start downloading

You will see the following dialogue box

1. Paste the URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-QfL_BmZVE
2. Click on the “Download” button to download video files in high quality.

Your video will start downloading.

Step 6) Check the downloaded video and play

Click on the “Downloaded” button available on the left panel and click on the play button to play the video

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Best YouTube Video Download App for Android & PC: Top Picks

Name	Features	Platform	Format	Link
👍 iTubego	• Download Videos From 10,000+ Sites • Convert Video and Audio	Windows, Mac, Android	MP4, MP3, MOV, AVI, M4A, and more	Learn More
By Click Downloader	• Supports all sites like Instagram, Facebook, Dailymotion, etc. • Allows you to download YouTube playlists.	Windows	HD, MP3, MP4, AVI, and all other formats	Learn More
HitPaw Video Converter	• Download YouTube Playlist to MP4 with 1080p, 4k, 8k resulotion • Download YouTube Music to MP3 with 320kbps • Download videos to 1000+ formats from 10000+ websites.	Windows 7/8/10/11, Mac OS 10.13 and above	MP4, MOV, MKV, MP3, WAV, WMA, and etc.	Learn More
Free YouTube Download	• Download entire YouTube playlists in one click • Get YouTube videos in Full HD, 4K, or 8K	Windows and Mac	Original YouTube quality, MP4, AVI, MOV and MP3	Learn More
4K Video Downloader	• Private video and playlist downloads • 3D and 360-degree video downloads	Windows 7+, macOS 10.13+, Ubuntu 64-bit	MP4, MKV, 3GP, M4A, MP3, and more.	Learn More