giddyup Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I have Google searched but it's confusing. So many apps say "free" but in fact they are only free for a trial. I have also had a couple that wouldn't download because of a virus warning. Is anyone using an app that is simple and virus free? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Indeed there must be thousands I use this standalone program (browser independent) and always works fine: http://youtubedownloader.software/about-us.php "Midrey Youtube Downloader" Handling is old fashioned (copy/past URL to program) but I like it that way, After pasting URL you can select resolution (up to 4k no prob). Only downloading audio track is also supported. From experience: the 720p resolutions download most quick. I guess that's not related to the program but to the youtube cache/mirror handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Indeed there must be thousands I use this standalone program and always works fine: http://youtubedownloader.software/about-us.php "Midrey Youtube Downloader" Handling is old fashioned (copy/past URL to program) but I like it that way, After pasting URL you can select resolution (up to 4k no prob). Thanks. I have downloaded it but find it is very, very slow for me. I'm only downloading audiobooks so that shouldn't take long at all, normally a few seconds. Am I doing something wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Can you provide an example link? I use it mainly for videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Can you provide an example link? I use it mainly for videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Indeed the download in audio format is slow. May sound strange, but if you download it in a video format (1280*720) the download is very fast (for me it's almost full speed of 50 Mbit/s) The resulting file is ~1.8 GB (more than 8 hours to listen). Took about 6 minutes download. If you have a faster download rate it might be even quicker. So if you don't care size this would a way around. Maybe another user knows a tool better fitted for audio download. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Indeed the download in audio format is slow. May sound strange, but if you download it in a video format (1280*720) the download is very fast (for me it's almost full speed of 50 Mbit/s) The resulting file is ~1.8 GB (more than 8 hours to listen). Took about 6 minutes download. If you have a faster download rate it might be even quicker. So if you don't care size this would a way around. Maybe another user knows a tool better fitted for audio download. OK, thanks. I won't be using it every day, nor do I have to sit and watch it download, so can just load up a few books and let it go. Thanks again. Edit: Just tried downloading in the 640X360 MP4 format, only takes a few seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeryble Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 The Youtube app on iPad allows you to download with the click of a button. Easy and quick. I am presently listening to Ken Follett A Place Called Freedom when i drive. connect to the car stereo with bluetooth This means it will work for iPhone also iOS. Can do on other devices? Android? Surely yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 2 hours ago, cheeryble said: The Youtube app on iPad allows you to download with the click of a button. Easy and quick. I am presently listening to Ken Follett A Place Called Freedom when i drive. connect to the car stereo with bluetooth This means it will work for iPhone also iOS. Can do on other devices? Android? Surely yes. i want to be able to download to my PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Search “YouTube to MP3” (if you only want to keep the audio) on CNET download, you’ll have to tick the various search box filters (free only, PC, etc) but it’s a good website for software Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, giddyup said: i want to be able to download to my PC. YouTube Downloader works for me. However, I have noticed YouTube has placed a lot of restrictions on some stuff, presumably due to copyright. Only short clips available. A major irritant on Youtube are the sites that promise free downloads, then direct me to a paywall. If I was more computer savvy, I'd be flaming every one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 1 minute ago, lemonjelly said: Search “YouTube to MP3” (if you only want to keep the audio) on CNET download, you’ll have to tick the various search box filters (free only, PC, etc) but it’s a good website for software Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Alternatively, download in whatever format there is, then convert to MP3 with Free File Converter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I was googling this same question yesterday for iPad (iOS) yesterday. Found this guide: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/youtube-download-videos-iphone-ipad,review-6017.html Of course, no good if you are not using an apple device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeryble Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I was googling this same question yesterday for iPad (iOS) yesterday. Found this guide: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/youtube-download-videos-iphone-ipad,review-6017.html Of course, no good if you are not using an apple device.I hope Tom says u can just press the download buttonSent from my iPad using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamJar Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Some Browsers have the functionality built in. Otherwise you can simply use an Extension; https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/video-downloadhelper/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I use 4K Video downloader, and have for a while. Works great for me. https://www.4kdownload.com/howto/howto-download-youtube-video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingDongLing Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 3 cirlcles icon, video downloadHelper is great. Need firefox for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kondar Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Try also this one Free YouTube Download https://www.dvdvideosoft.com/products/dvd/Free-YouTube-Download.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 Thanks for all the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 VTD video downloader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChouDoufu Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 https://en.savefrom.net/?rmode=false don't need to install anything, you can download from the browser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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