How to Download YouTube Videos to iPod Using a Firefox Plugin

Many models of iPods can support video playback.

The Easy YouTube Video Downloader plugin for Firefox makes downloading videos as easy as clicking a button. By using iTunes as a middle-man, you can quickly transfer any videos to your iPod. To play video, you must have an iPod Touch, iPod Nano (third generation or later), or iPod Classic (fifth generation or later). Videos to be played on an iPod must be in MP4 format, as well as being properly encoded for the iPod. All of the necessary format changes can be made with both the Firefox plugin and iTunes.

Things You'll Need

• iPod data transfer cable

Instructions

1. Install the Easy YouTubeVideo Downloader plugin. You may need to restart Firefox for the changes to take effect.

2. Find the YouTube video that you wish to download. Click the "Download As" button below the video progress bar. This button is marked with a yellow arrow icon. Select "MP4" for the file format. Save the file to your computer.

3. Launch iTunes. Select "Movies." Select "File." Select "Import." Browse to find the location of your video file. Once the video file appears in your iTunes library, select the file. Select "Advanced." Select "Create iPod or iPhone Version." This will encode your video file for use with your iPod.

4. Connect your iPod to your computer using the data transfer cable. Your iPod will appear within the "Devices" menu on iTunes. Click and drag your video file to the iPod listing to transfer it onto your device.

Tips & Warnings

• While downloading streaming video for personal use is legal, sharing or distributing copyrighted materials without permission is against the law. Do not share or re-host your downloaded YouTube videos.

References

• Mozilla Add-ons: Easy YouTube Video Downloader 4.0
• Apple Support: iTunes - FAQ About Viewing and Syncing Videos; March 2011
• Apple Support: iTunes - May Be Unable to Transfer Videos to iPhone, iPad, or iPod; January 2011