5 Easy Ways to Download YouTube Videos

This posting is about 5 Easy Ways to Download YouTube Videos. If you are someone who uses the internet on a regular basis, then there is a strong possibility that watching YouTube is a part of your daily web routine. While in most cases it is fine to stream YouTube videos in your browser, there are cases where downloading them is a more viable option.

1. KeepVid

Certainly one of the best websites when it comes to downloading YouTube videos and this can be attributed to its simplicity. You will have to paste the YouTube link and it will automatically detect it and grab all the contents that are associated with the link. It will then display a couple of links that will download the video based on its quality (3GP, FLV, MP4, MP3 etc.). KeepVid also works with other streaming websites like 5min, blip.tv, Break, Clipfish.de, Clipser, CollegeHumor, Current, Dailymotion, eHow, Facebook and many more.

2. SaveYouTube

This website is quite similar to KeepVid because it is also quite hassle-free to use. You will simply need to paste the YouTube link and click on Download. You will then be presented with download links with file formats. Simply click on the format that you want or select "Save As" to start downloading. What's neat about SaveYouTube is that it allows you loop any video that you want which certainly comes in handy when playing your favorite song on YouTube. You can also simply write save in front of the YouTube URL so you do not have to copy and paste the URL.

3. KeepTube

KeepTube is yet another website that is quite a breeze to use. Much like the websites that were provided previously, using KeepTube is as simple as pasting the YouTube URL into the bar and clicking the download button. Following that, you will then be presented with the files which you can download in a variety of format such as 3GP, FLV, MP4, WebM and MP3 along with the link to the original YouTube video. You can also toggle the Non-Java option for those who doesn't have Java installed.

4. SaveVid

SaveVid is a great site that contains plenty of features. Aside from the standard functionality of being able to download YouTube videos quite easily, you may also share the link as Direct, HTML and BB-Code. Upon pasting the link, you will be given several links in many different formats, including HD versions of the video. Apart from that, you can also access videos that have been recently downloaded by other users. The website supports other streaming sites like Dailymotion, Metacafe, Break, Veoh, MySpace, Blip.tv, WeGame, 5min, Game Trailers, LiveVideo.com, FaceBook, Vimeo, Funny Or Die and eHow.

5. Zamzar

Zamzar is not just your standard YouTube video downloader because it also functions as a file conversion website. Instead of providing the links instantly, Zamzar will ask for your email address where the download link will be sent. This is a great option for those who wants to download their YouTube video in a certain format, as this saves you the trouble of converting the file yourself. We've tested this site and it works rather well.