YouTube: How to download videos from one of the most popular website

In other to download HD or MP3 from the homepage, you need to first download a free program known as Ummy Video Downloader.

When it comes to hosting video content, YouTube.com is the most popular.

As a matter of fact, according to Wikipedia, YouTube is standing next to Google as the second most popular website in the world.

And it can be argued that the success of this project is due to its convenience. But when it comes to downloading YouTube videos for free, the convenience is not only limited, it can also be quite cumbersome and frustrating.

How to download YouTube videos?

The simplest way to download videos from YouTube is to install SaveFrom.net helper

SaveFrom.net offers the fastest ways to download videos from YouTube. It also provides the best quality of the videos saved from YouTube.

Of course, there's no harm incurred by testing its assurance. Because from personal experience, this could easily pass as one of the most convenient YouTube video downloader that is presently available. Just one try will prove this to you.

How to download a video from the homepage?

You will be able to download a video right from the homepage, as soon as the extension is installed. Just click the "Download" button and choose one of the available formats.

 

It is easy. Go ahead and enjoy your downloads.

How to download HD or MP3 from the homepage?

In other to download HD or MP3 from the homepage, you need to first download a free program known as Ummy Video Downloader.

When you're done downloading the free programme, simply follow the Installation instructions found there.

Once you've succeeded in installing the extension, you will see a "Download" button under each video.

Simply click and select "HD via Ummy" or "MP3 via Ummy".

However, it is important to state here that this method is only available to Windows XP/Vista/7/8 users.

 

Second method: Download a YouTube video via SSyoutube.com

How to download a video without the helper?

A very simple way to download a video without the helper, or to start the default YouTube downloader, is to add “ss” the video URL while you are on YouTube.com.

It is easy. Just type “ss” before the youtube on the URL and you’re one click away from downloading your desired video.

Example:

Original URL: http://youtube.com/watch?v=YOcmSsBfafg

URL for downloading: http://ssyoutube.com/watch?v=YOcmSsBfafg

 

Third method: Download a YouTube video via "sfrom.net/" or "savefrom.net/"

How to download a video from any web page?

While you are on the website where a video is posted add "sfrom.net/" or "savefrom.net/" before the web page URL address and press Enter.

For example sfrom.net/http://www.freethechildren.com/

You'll get the list containing direct links for all videos posted on the chosen web page.

Fourth method:  Download a video via SaveFrom.net

How to download a video via SaveFrom.net?

The common way of using the free YouTube downloader: open SaveFrom.net and enter the URL address of the web page you want to download from into the field on the top of the page.

 

Click the "Download" button on the right and you will get the list containing all available links. Choose a format and download.

It is as simple as that.

Note

SaveFrom.net helper helps you to download files from YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo and more than 40 other similar host sites just in one click. Yes, just in one click.

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