Difference between revisions of "How to download streaming videos"
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| − | Most streaming video sites and content creators do not want you to download their videos because they | + | Most streaming video sites and content creators do not want you to download their videos because they make money selling advertising before, during, and after each video. However, because streaming video must make it to your computer, this means that you can often send the stream to your hard drive rather than your browser and effectively get a copy of the video. |
==Use savefrom.net== | ==Use savefrom.net== | ||
| − | savefrom.net can download videos from many streaming sites including YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and several | + | savefrom.net can download videos from many streaming sites including YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and several others. However, the web site won't let you download at the highest quality, and tries to trick you into installing their app. |
# Copy the URL of the streaming video page. | # Copy the URL of the streaming video page. | ||
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# A '''Download''' box will appear below. | # A '''Download''' box will appear below. | ||
# Select the quality level you want, and click '''Download''' to save the video. | # Select the quality level you want, and click '''Download''' to save the video. | ||
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| + | ==Use YTD: Video Downloader to Download From Many Sites== | ||
| + | YTD: Video Downloader can download videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and a couple dozen other streaming video web sites, but the installer tries to trick you into downloading a bunch of adware when you install and each time you upgrade, so be vigilant. | ||
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| + | * [http://www.youtubedownloadersite.com youtubedownloadersite.com] | ||
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| + | ==Use Easy YouTube Video Downloader== | ||
| + | This is an extension for FireFox, Chrome, and Opera. It adds a download button below the video on a YouTube page and allows for basic downloading in various formats and quality levels. | ||
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| + | * [https://www.yourvideofile.org yourvideofile.org] - Official page. | ||
==Use VLC to Download YouTube Videos== | ==Use VLC to Download YouTube Videos== | ||
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# In the '''Please enter a network URL:''' text box, paste the YouTube URL. | # In the '''Please enter a network URL:''' text box, paste the YouTube URL. | ||
# Click '''Play''' and the YouTube video will begin playing in VLC. | # Click '''Play''' and the YouTube video will begin playing in VLC. | ||
| − | # In VLC's menu, expand '''Tools''' and click ''' | + | # In VLC's menu, expand '''Tools''' and click '''Media Information'''. |
# A dialog named '''Current Media Information''' will open. | # A dialog named '''Current Media Information''' will open. | ||
| − | # Click the ''' | + | # Click the '''General''' tab, and copy the contents of the '''Location:''' text box at the bottom. |
| − | # | + | # Paste the Location into the address bar of your browser. |
| − | # The video will begin playing in your | + | # The video will begin playing in your browser. |
# Open the '''File''' menu of your browse, and click '''Save''' to save the video to your hard drive. | # Open the '''File''' menu of your browse, and click '''Save''' to save the video to your hard drive. | ||
| − | # The video will | + | # The video will be named '''videoplayback.mp4''', but you can copy the proper name from the '''Title''' box in the General tab. |
==Use a Browser to Download Facebook Videos== | ==Use a Browser to Download Facebook Videos== | ||
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# Right-click on video and click '''Show Video URL''' in the menu. | # Right-click on video and click '''Show Video URL''' in the menu. | ||
| − | # Open a new tab in your browser and | + | # Open a new tab in your browser and paste the URL. |
# Replace the "www" from the beginning of the URL with '''m''' and hit enter to bring up the mobile version of the web site. | # Replace the "www" from the beginning of the URL with '''m''' and hit enter to bring up the mobile version of the web site. | ||
| − | # After the new page loads, click the video, and it will open | + | # After the new page loads, click the video, and it will either open the actual video file or ask to download it. |
| − | # | + | # If it opens is, expand your browser's '''File''' menu and click '''Save''' to save the video. |
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
Revision as of 11:18, 19 April 2018
Most streaming video sites and content creators do not want you to download their videos because they make money selling advertising before, during, and after each video. However, because streaming video must make it to your computer, this means that you can often send the stream to your hard drive rather than your browser and effectively get a copy of the video.
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Use savefrom.net
savefrom.net can download videos from many streaming sites including YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and several others. However, the web site won't let you download at the highest quality, and tries to trick you into installing their app.
- Copy the URL of the streaming video page.
- Navigate to en.savefrom.net.
- Paste the video in the Just insert a link text box.
- If the site can find a video to download, a subtle link labeled download video in browser will appear below various buttons and ads, click the link.
- A Download box will appear below.
- Select the quality level you want, and click Download to save the video.
Use YTD: Video Downloader to Download From Many Sites
YTD: Video Downloader can download videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and a couple dozen other streaming video web sites, but the installer tries to trick you into downloading a bunch of adware when you install and each time you upgrade, so be vigilant.
Use Easy YouTube Video Downloader
This is an extension for FireFox, Chrome, and Opera. It adds a download button below the video on a YouTube page and allows for basic downloading in various formats and quality levels.
- yourvideofile.org - Official page.
Use VLC to Download YouTube Videos
Downloading YouTube videos through VLC is a multi-step process, but it's very effective.
- Navigate to the YouTube page video and copy the URL.
- In VLC's menu, expand Media and click Open Network Stream.
- In the Please enter a network URL: text box, paste the YouTube URL.
- Click Play and the YouTube video will begin playing in VLC.
- In VLC's menu, expand Tools and click Media Information.
- A dialog named Current Media Information will open.
- Click the General tab, and copy the contents of the Location: text box at the bottom.
- Paste the Location into the address bar of your browser.
- The video will begin playing in your browser.
- Open the File menu of your browse, and click Save to save the video to your hard drive.
- The video will be named videoplayback.mp4, but you can copy the proper name from the Title box in the General tab.
Use a Browser to Download Facebook Videos
Facebook's mobile version allows direct access to the videos so they can be downloaded in a browser. Here's how:
- Right-click on video and click Show Video URL in the menu.
- Open a new tab in your browser and paste the URL.
- Replace the "www" from the beginning of the URL with m and hit enter to bring up the mobile version of the web site.
- After the new page loads, click the video, and it will either open the actual video file or ask to download it.
- If it opens is, expand your browser's File menu and click Save to save the video.
Links
Note: I have not tested these other methods.
- wikihow.com/Download-YouTube-Videos - WikiHow.
- lifewire.com/how-to-download-youtube-movies-2483208 - LifeWire.
