Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you really wanted to watch a YouTube video, but didn’t have access to the internet? Whether you’re on a long trip, in a place with an unstable internet connection, or simply want to save on mobile data, the ability to download videos to your phone can be extremely useful.
Learning how to download YouTube videos to your phone isn’t just a matter of convenience; it’s a necessity for many who rely on offline access for their entertainment and learning. With over 801,000 internet users accessing YouTube regularly, the demand for practical video downloading solutions is on the rise.
In this complete guide, we will show you how you can easily download your favorite YouTube videos directly to your iOS or Android device.
How to download videos to your Android phone
If you have a cell phone with the Android operating system, the answer to how to download videos from YouTube may lie in the website provided below. It's called SaveFrom and allows you to download videos from YouTube with just a link.
First you need to have the YouTube app installed. In it, you'll search for the video you need, click on the share button and copy its URL. However, after minimizing the app, you'll look for Chrome or the browser of your choice and, once there, you'll enter the SaveFrom URL where a field marked "Enter URL" will appear right on the home screen. This is where you'll paste the link to the YouTube video you want.
You'll then be presented with a choice of formats for downloading the video and it's best to choose "mp4", which is the safest format to use on mobile devices. Then all you have to do is click on "download", wait a few minutes and check that your video is available in your Android device's gallery.
How to Download YouTube Videos on iOS Mobile
The way to download YouTube videos to iOS isn't that different from the way it is for Androids, what will change is the way the operating systems differ. In any case, the site we've selected for you to download your files to iOS is Keepvidalthough SaveFrom can also be used on iPhones and the like with adblocks disabled.
Here too, you'll need the YouTube application downloaded onto your cell phone. You'll open it, search for the video you want, click on share, then on share video and copy the share link. Once you've done that, minimize the app and open Safari, instead of Chrome on your iOS device, to access Keepvid.
On the Keepvid screen, paste the link to the YouTube video you want to download into the field provided at the top of the site, then click on the "go" button, highlighted in red on the right-hand side. A screen for choosing the quality of the video will appear and you will have to choose from the available resolutions, always remembering that the higher the resolution, the larger the size of the video file.
Finally, all you have to do is press the "download" button and within a few minutes your video will be downloaded and ready to watch on your mobile screen. All that remains is to search for it among your files in the gallery.
Conclusion
See how easy the process is? And you don't need a program to download YouTube videos! The two sites mentioned in the text are safe and you can download your files there without fear. Did we manage to help you learn how to download YouTube videos? Let us know in the comments how the download process went for you! Also check out our article on the seven best apps for cleaning your phone!
Questions that might interest you
What is the safest way to download YouTube videos to your computer?
You can also download videos from other sites such as those mentioned in this article, but the safest way will always be through YouTube Premium, although this option is not free.
Is there a way to download YouTube videos directly to the smartphone gallery?
Yes, through YouTube Premium, the paid version of the platform.
How can I download YouTube videos using only the video link?
Through websites that provide this service, such as those mentioned in this article.
Can I download videos in HD or 4K?
Yes, many download apps offer options to download videos in multiple resolutions, including HD and 4K. However, the availability of these options depends on the original YouTube video and the app used to download it.
Is it legal to download YouTube videos to my phone?
Downloading videos from YouTube may violate the platform's terms of service, depending on how you use the downloaded video. You may download videos when you have explicit permission from the copyright holder or for personal use in some cases. It is always recommended to check your local laws and terms of service.
