How to Download Video Files Using Safari

You can download video files using Safari through it's "Activity" tool. Safari is the Web browser that comes pre-installed with Mac computers. Downloading video files to your computer can help save time by giving you the ability to watch them at a later date and without worrying about needing an Internet connection. If you want to download video files through your Safari web browser, you can do so in a few steps.

Instructions

1. Launch the Safari browser.

2. Navigate to the video file you want to download. Play the video.

3. Click "Window," and then click "Activity" from the Safari browser top menu.

4. Double-click the arrow next to the largest video file listed. The video file will now download in Safari.

References

• GoSquared; Download Any File From Any Site Using Safari; James S. Gill; May 2007
• Mac OS X Hints; Download YouTube Movies via Safari; Marco Trive; April 2007