How to Download YouTube Video Clips to PC
YouTube does not offer a direct way to download videos from their website, but there are ways to be able to create a backup copy on a personal computer. Various reasons might lead a user to downloading YouTube clips, including the need to replace lost videos or the need to review information presented in a video at a later time offline.
Streaming video from YouTube may be difficult for Web users without high-speed connections. In this case, downloading the video clips is a great way to be able to view the videos later at a proper speed.
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Instructions
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Downloading YouTube Videos
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Copy the Web address for the YouTube video you wish to download.
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Navigate to the SaveTube website and paste the Web address into the "Video To Save" box. Click the "Go" button.
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Select the "Download Now (FLV)" option.
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Choose to "Save File" and click "OK."
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Choose the directory to save the file in and a desired video name. Click the "Save" button.
Playing the FLV File
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Download a free FLV video player from the Applian Technologies website.
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Open the previously downloaded YouTube video. The video should automatically start playing.
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Choose to view the video in a minimized view (by default) or enlarged to fill the screen.
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Tips & Warnings
Many free FLV players are available on the Internet beside the one provided by Applian Technologies.
The SaveTube website offers the ability to save the video in a few different file formats, but it is important to choose a format for which you have an appropriate video player.
