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Currently, there are numerous software and applications supporting the download of YouTube videos to computers. If you are unsure about choosing the right software, you can refer to the article Top 5 YouTube video download software for the most chosen ones. However, among the software, we still have to mention IDM.
IDM is software that helps users download data from the internet quickly and conveniently. With many features integrated into IDM, it is preferred by a large number of internet users. In this article, Mytour will guide you on how to download videos from YouTube using IDM.
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* Get the latest version of IDM here: Download IDM
* Install IDM: Refer to how to install IDM for accurate installation
Firstly, open the video you want to download on YouTube, using web browsers such as Firefox, Chrome, CocCoc, Opera... (Note: if using CocCoc, you may not need IDM, as CocCoc automatically captures YouTube video download links for you; for Chrome, you may need to install IDM). Open the video on YouTube and look for the IDM icon on the video; click on it, choose the quality and format of the video you want to download.
Select the folder to store the downloaded video file by clicking on .... Then choose Start Download to begin the download process. Sit back, wait, and enjoy watching the video offline whenever you like. The download process depends on the file size and your home network speed.
If the IDM icon is not showing up, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open IDM and go to the Options. In the General section, uncheck Use advanced browser integration.
Click OK, then select No. Close the browser, reopen IDM, and check Use advanced browser integration again.
Step 2: Navigate to File Types in IDM Options. Check if FLV and MP4 are listed; if not, add them and click OK.
Additionally, you can utilize alternative downloading software such as YouTube Downloader or FlashGet. YouTube Downloader not only supports downloading YouTube videos but also various other video-sharing websites. The supported formats include MP4, FLV, MKV, MOV, and more. If you opt for YouTube Downloader, refer to the guide on how to download YouTube videos using YouTube Downloader for precise instructions. Simply copy the YouTube video URL and paste it into the YouTube Downloader software to download your favorite YouTube videos to your computer.
Furthermore, you might encounter situations where IDM doesn't automatically capture video download links on platforms like YouTube or Facebook, or fails to grab links from music-sharing websites. In such cases, you need to fix IDM not automatically capturing links. Mytour has provided simple solutions in previous articles. Just enable the IDM CC add-on in your browser and activate the browser in IDM settings.
Currently, there are numerous software options that can replace IDM for downloading data from the internet. You can explore the top 4 file downloading software alternatives to IDM, as introduced in our latest tech tips. Among these top 4 software options, some are newly developed, offering comparable performance to well-established software.
To download YouTube videos to your computer, you have various methods. However, when it comes to downloading music from YouTube to your computer, the process is different. There are several ways to download music from YouTube to your computer, such as using online services or dedicated software. For shorter music tracks, using websites that support extracting music from YouTube videos is the most convenient approach.
