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Mytour will guide you through the process of downloading a website to your computer for offline use. Some websites have restrictions that prevent users from downloading their content.
Steps
Find a Website Downloading Program. Many free programs are available to help you copy and download website data. Some popular options include:
- HTTrack - Windows/Linux. HTTrack lets you select the specific content to download.
- WebRipper - Windows only. This app allows you to extract everything from images and links to HTML and page format codes from the selected website.
- DeepVacuum - Exclusive for Mac OS X. Similar to HTTrack for PCs, DeepVacuum lets you filter certain file types (e.g., images or links) before downloading them.
- SiteSucker - For Mac OS El Capitan and Sierra, though versions for iOS and older Mac OS X versions are still available on the official site. SiteSucker works similarly to DeepVacuum, but allows you to set websites to automatically update offline each time you connect to the Internet. Additionally, the app has an iOS version available here.
Learn About the Website Downloading Program You Choose. To get a better understanding of the program you want to use, check out what others are saying in their reviews. If the program is highly recommended by other users and the interface seems comfortable, it's likely the right choice.
- Avoid software with negative reviews.
- If you find a demo video of the software, watch it to see if the website downloading program fits your needs.
Download the Application. Most website downloading programs are hosted on file-sharing websites that are not encrypted with HTTPS, so when downloading the program, ensure that you are using a secure network (for example, a home network rather than a public one).
- If possible, try to find the downloading program provided on the developer's official website.
- You may need to choose a save location on your computer before the download starts.
Double-click on the installation file located in your computer’s storage location. The installer will launch and begin installing the website downloading software on your computer.
Follow the on-screen setup instructions. This process will depend on the program you’ve chosen, so make sure to pay attention to the specific details listed during the setup when installing the website downloader software.
Wait for the program to finish installing. Once the program is installed, you can proceed to download your first website.
Copy the URL of the page you want to download. To proceed, open the webpage in your chosen browser, then select the website address at the top of the browser window, right-click (or tap with two fingers) on the selected area, and choose "Copy."
- You can also press Ctrl (or ⌘ Command on Mac) along with C to copy the text.
Paste the website address into the "URL" field of the website downloader program. The name and location of this field may vary depending on the program, but generally, it is a text field located at the top of the program window.
- Here, you can also select download criteria, such as the types of files you don't want to include or the location to save the downloaded website on your computer.
Click the "Download" button on the application. Again, the name and location of this button will vary depending on the program, but it is generally found at the bottom of the window. The website will begin downloading to your computer.
Wait for the website to finish downloading. Afterward, you will be able to access the downloaded website offline.
- Any dynamic or multimedia aspects of the website will not be available since these features rely on an online connection.
Tips
- The website downloading program can also be used to create backups of your own websites.
Warning
- Downloading websites with multiple linked pages and multimedia, such as social media pages, can take up significant storage space on your computer.
- You must ensure that downloading this website is legal before proceeding.
- Some websites block website downloading programs to prevent copying. In such cases, you will need to save each webpage individually.
