How to Download TV Shows from YouTube
By Joshua Laud
If you're watching a homemade show on YouTube, you might want to download the video so you can watch it at a later date on your portable media device. You can download YouTube videos, as well as videos from other multimedia websites, in a variety of ways. You can download a video with freeware software, or if you prefer, using an online website. The time it takes to download a YouTube video depends on your Internet connection speed, and the length and quality of the video.
Downloading with YouTube Downloader (Freeware)
Step 1
Download YouTube Downloader from the CNET download website (see Resources).
Step 2
Double-click the downloaded installer (located in your browser's default download directory) to begin setup. Once setup has finished, double-click the desktop icon to load the software.
Step 3
Enter the URL of your YouTube video into the "Enter video URL" box.
Step 4
Click the "Convert To" drop-down menu and choose a video format for the show to be converted to. This can be left as default unless you want to put the video on a portable media device such as the iPod; in which case, click "Ipod Video" from the list.
Step 5
Click "OK" to begin downloading your show from YouTube.
Downloading with Vixy.net (Website)
Step 1
Go to the Vixy.net website (see Resources).
Step 2
Enter the URL of your YouTube video in the "URL" box.
Step 3
Click the "Converts to" drop-down menu and change the file format if you desire.
Step 4
Click "Start" to begin the conversion. Once the video is converted, you will be prompted for a save location for your file. The download will then automatically begin.
Downloading with KEEPVID (Website)
Step 1
Go to the KEEPVID website (see Resources).
Step 2
Enter the URL of the YouTube video in the "URL" box and click "Download."
Step 3
Click "Allow" when prompted by the Java Applet.
Step 4
Specify a download location when prompted by KEEPVID. Your show will now download to your computer in your chosen directory.
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Writer Bio
Joshua Laud started writing professionally in 2008. During his three years at University he worked freelance for various music publications including "Clash Magazine" and "total:spec," and online Data Transmission and Music is Art. Laud also specializes in technology writing. He has a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of London.