How to Upload Videos From YouTube Onto My Mobile

Make sure you properly convert your video before uploading it to your phone.

When it was first released, YouTube changed the face of the Internet forever. For the first time, user-created video content could be easily uploaded and viewed around the world. Since its inception, YouTube has hosted billions of videos and created pop culture phenomenons time and time again. So long as it doesn't violate any copyright, downloading a video from YouTube and uploading it to your mobile phone (as long as it's supported) can be done in a matter of minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Web browser
• Conversion software
• Phone software

Instructions

Download the Video

1. Point your Web browser at the YouTube video you'd like to download. Highlight the link in the address bar and press "Ctrl" and "C" simultaneously.

2. Point your Web browser at the Keepvid website (see the link in the Resources section). Click inside the "download" bar at the top of the screen and press "Ctrl" and "V" simultaneously to paste the YouTube link into the field.

3. Click the "Download" button. If prompted to install a Javascript prompt, click "Yes." Allow the process to complete and save the converted file to your desktop.

Video Conversion

1. Launch the video conversion software of your choice (see the Resources section for some free options).

2. Select the previously saved .flv file (on your desktop) as the video you'd like to convert. Make the target format .3gp (for older phones) or .mp4 (for newer phones).

3. Set your audio stream to the desired quality and format. Set the output location to your desktop and begin the conversion process. When the process completes, double-click the file to make sure that the quality is appropriate.

Upload the Video to Your Phone

1. Launch your phone's computer software. This will be packaged with your phone but you may also download it from the manufacturer's website.

2. Locate the appropriate panel inside of your software. It will be labeled "Video," "Sync" or something similar. Drag the video file to phone's icon within your software.

3. Click the "Add" or "Sync" button to begin the upload process. Labels will vary from phone to phone so consult your owner's manual for specific details.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep an eye on the amount of free space you have on your phone. Videos can add up quickly and fill up your phone's memory.

References

• Mashable: Downloading YouTube To Your Desktop
• VLC: iPod Conversion Guide

Resources

• Keepvid
• VLC Media Player
• Handbrake