Best programs to download videos from YouTube

In this in-depth study on programs to download videos from YouTube we have selected only the best software for Windows PC and Mac that allow you to run the download free of any video present on the Google video platform.

For each program we will provide an exhaustive description of the main features and we will explain step-by-step the procedure for downloading videos from YouTube.

Programs for downloading videos from YouTube

All the programs that we are going to see allow you to save videos for free, almost every program also has a paid version that offers more advanced features than those offered with the free basic version.

YT Saver

YT Saver is the first of programs to download videos from YouTube that we are going to describe. It is a complete program that allows you to download videos in a simple and intuitive way. It also allows you to run the download of whole playlist and can also be used as a converter or backup program for audio files.

YT Saver’s popularity stems from the fact that supports some of the most popular sites in the worldincluding YouTube, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Twitch, Dailymotion and Vimeo (the latter two of the best alternatives to YouTube for video and music).

Il program is available for freeyou can download the version of YT Saver for Windows PC and the version of YT Saver for Mac).

The paid version is also available priced at $ 29.95 for the Windows version and $ 34.95 for the macOS version, respectively. The full version of YT Saver unlocks all program features and entitles you to dedicated customer support via email.

For more details, in the image below you can see the comparison between the free Trial version and the paid Pro version.

Once you have downloaded the program and completed the installation procedure, the initial screen will be the following.

Here is the step-by-step procedure for download youtube videos with YT Saver:

1. Log into YouTube and copy the URL of the video you want to download.

2. Go back to the main YT Saver screen and click on the button “Paste URL”then tap on “Free trial” to continue using YT Saver for free and start downloading the video.

3. Once the download is complete, the video is kept in the section “Downloaded” and in the new sub-folder “Download” inside the folder “YT Saver”which the program creates automatically in the internal memory of your computer.

At this point you just have to double click on the file to view the video you just downloaded with YT Saver.

As mentioned above, the free version (Trial) allows you to perform only 3 downloads, so for constant use of the software it is natural to consider purchasing the full version (Pro) at a one-off cost of just under 30 euros (at the current dollar-euro exchange rate).

ByClick Downloader

ByClick Downloader figure in the list of the best programs to download videos from YouTube for its ease of use and for its many features. It supports over 40 sites, all of them YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Vimeo. It allows you to get playlists and YouTube channels with one click, even in 4K and 8K, plus it is constantly updated by a team of developers who are dedicated only to this project.

However, the most famous feature of ByClick Downloader is another: once the program is installed, while watching a video appears automatically a message that signals the ability to download the movie. This way, you can download the video without leaving your internet browser, which benefits the user experience.

ByClick Downloader also features a paid version which unlocks some premium features, including the download of:

• one-click playlists and channels;
• private videos from YouTube and Facebook;
• high definition movies;
• subtitles.

In addition, by purchasing the full version, you enjoy the removal of advertisements, conversion to AVI and WMV formats and the function of cutting MP3 files for creating ringtones. ByClick Downloader lifetime license costs € 9.99.

Having said that, let’s see together the steps to use this program to download a video from YouTube for free:

1. Open the ByClick Downloader program.

2. Connect to YouTube and open any video you intend to download. After a few moments, the automatic message of the ByClick Downloader program will appear at the bottom right, warning you of the possibility of downloading the video with one click. Press the button “Download the video” to start the download, or on the button “Scarica MP3” for downloading the audio track only.

3. When the download is complete, go back to the main program screen and press the button Play to start playing the video or the folder icon to view the video in the folder “Musica” computer (default save location used by ByClick Downloader).

To unlock more advanced features, such as downloading full playlists and entire channels from YouTube, you need to purchase the premium version at a one-time cost of € 9.99.

You can download the Windows PC program by going to the ByClick Downloader download page.

4K Video Downloader

4K Video Downloader is a software that allows you to download videos from YouTube in a simple, fast and free way and through an essential interface. With the other best programs it shares advanced features such as the download of playlists and YouTube channelssubtitle extraction and support for 4K and 8K resolutions.

Il free plan allows you to download:

• 30 single videos per day;
• 10 video per playlist;
• 5 videos per channel;
• single video subtitles.

With the two paid versions – Personal e Pro – on the other hand, i unlimited downloads of videos, playlists, channels and subtitles, as well as private videos on YouTube. In addition, the premium accounts do not contain advertising.

The Personal version costs € 14.64 one-off, while the Pro version costs € 43.92.

Once the download and installation are complete, to download a video with 4K Video Downloader follow these steps:

1. Launch the 4K Video Downloader program.

2. Go to the YouTube website and from the address bar of your browser copy the url of the video you want to download.

3. Go back to the main screen of the 4K Video Downloader program and press the button “Paste the link”.

4. Select the video definition, the save path, then press the button “Download” to start the download.

5. Wait for the download to complete.

6. Select the video, then click the three dots icon on the right and click “Play” to start playing the movie or on “View in folder” to play the video from the local folder “4K Video Downloader” in the section “Video” of your computer.

4K Video Downloader is available for Windows PC, MacOS, PC with Ubuntu and for Android smartphones, you can download the version you are interested in directly from the official download page of 4K Video Downloader.

5K Player

5K Player is an advanced media player that allows you to download YouTube videos and over 300 sites for free. Among the supported portals there are also Facebook, Instagram and DailyMotion. Among the available functions we find the download video with resolution up to 8K, playlists and subtitles.

Unlike the other programs to download videos from YouTube seen so far, Free registration is required if you want to take full advantage of the service, with the download guaranteed by more than 300 sites and the use of Apple AirPlay mirroring.

Once your program registration is complete, here are the steps you need to follow to download a YouTube video:

1. Start 5K Player.

2. Select the YouTube box to access the interface where you will go to paste the video URL.

3. Connect to YouTube and from the address bar copy the URL of the video present on YouTube and that you intend to download.

4. Go back to 5K Player and paste the URL in the white field below “Paste URL and parse”then press the corresponding button.

5. Press the gear wheel icon next to the video, click “Show all”, then select the desired definition. When you are done click on the button “Done”.

6. Click on the button “Download” to start downloading the video.

7. Once the download is complete, the video is automatically stored under the heading “Videos” section “YouTube” 5K Player media player and in the folder “DownloadVideos” created automatically by the program inside the folder “Video”.

To download 5K Player you can go to the respective download pages for the Windows PC version and the Mac version.