How to Download Video From Google Video

With the advent and increasing popularity of "tube" sites such as YouTube and Google Video, it is now possible to find a video about almost any conceivable topic.
With the right software, it is also possible to download those videos to your computer, saving them for future viewing without having to download them again.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Firefox web browser
• Windows, Macintosh or Linux-based computer

1. If you haven't done so already, download and install the Firefox web browser. The Firefox browser allows the user to install add-ons and utilities to enhance their Internet experience.

2. Go to http://www.downloadhelper.net. Click on "Install the extension" in the middle of the page. Check the appropriate boxes and click "OK" to install the add-on to your browser.

3. Restart Firefox to complete the installation.

4. Now browse to your favorite "tube" site. When you click "Play" on any video, the Download Helper icon next to your address bar will light up and begin to rotate. Click the small arrow next to the icon, and the utility will allow you to save the video in a specified folder under whatever name you choose.

5. Click "Save" and the video will be downloaded to your hard drive.

Tips & Warnings

• Clicking on the icon at any time will allow you to set what Internet sites are accessible to the add-on. This is a helpful option if you would like to turn off adult site access.

References

• Guide to Downloading Flash Videos

Resources

• Download Helper