How to Download YouTube Videos – Lifehacker

Most of us enjoy watching YouTube videos—but no one enjoys the buffering icon, or low-quality, choppy playback they get when their internet connection is spotty. If you’re wondering how you can download YouTube videos to avoid annoying slowdowns, there are plenty of reliable ways to do so and watch on the go. What to know before you download YouTube videosTo download YouTube videos by the book, you’ll have to sign up for YouTube Premium. Once you do that, you’ll be able to download almost any YouTube video easily.If you’re using unofficial methods to download YouTube videos, be aware they can stop working at any time, and may even pose a security risk if the site or app gets taken over by a malicious company. However, if you do a quick check before using one of these services to download, you should be safe.Just don’t re-upload any of the videos you download from YouTube: The company won’t do anything if you download their videos, but if you upload copyrighted materials, it’s a different story.How to download videos with YouTube PremiumThe best and most reliable way to download YouTube videos for offline viewing is the official one. YouTube Premium is a subscription
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