YouTube is the most popular platform for sharing videos, and it has evolved into an indispensable resource for many people, both for enjoyment and for gathering knowledge. On the other hand, there are instances when you might want to download a video so that you can watch it when you don’t have internet access or so that you can share it with your friends.
Downloading videos from YouTube on an iPhone can be difficult because the official YouTube app does not support direct downloads. If you use an iPhone, this may be an issue for you. On the other hand, you can utilize a variety of alternative methods to download films from YouTube onto your iPhone. In this article, we will walk you through the process of downloading films from YouTube onto your iPhone in a simple and straightforward manner.
Now that we have that out of the way, let’s get into the steps:
Step 1: Download a video downloader app.
You will need to download a video downloader program on your iPhone if you want to save videos from YouTube. There are a variety of free video downloader programs that can be found on the App Store. Some examples of these apps include Documents by Readdle, Video Downloader Pro, and Total Files. Documents by Readdle are going to be the app that we work with for this tutorial.
Step 2: Open YouTube
After you have finished downloading the video downloader app, launch YouTube on your iPhone and search for the video that you wish to save to your device.
Step 3: Copy the website’s address (URL) for the video.
Select the option you want to share by clicking the button that appears below the video. (Copy Link). This will transfer the video’s URL to your clipboard so that you can access it later.
Step 4: Launch the video downloader application.
Launch the video downloader application that you obtained in step 1, and then select the browser icon located in the lower-right hand corner of the screen. This will launch the application’s built-in web browser when you select this option.
Step 5: Paste the video’s URL into the browser.
Paste the movie URL that you copied in step 3 into the address bar of the browser by tapping on it and then dragging the cursor to the address bar. After that, you need to hit the enter button in order to load the movie.
Step 6: Download the video.
Once the video has loaded, tap and hold on the video player until it becomes active. Clicking on this will bring up a menu where you can select from a variety of download alternatives. Tap the “Download” button after making the appropriate selections for the video’s resolution and container format before doing so.
Step 7: Save the video to your camera roll.
Once the download is finished, you can return to the home screen of the app by selecting the button that says “Done.” Just pick the video that you have most recently downloaded by tapping on the Downloads button and making your selection. You can save the video by tapping the “Share” icon and then selecting “Save Video.” Performing this action will save the movie to the camera roll of your device.
And that wraps things up! You now have a video from YouTube saved on your iPhone after successfully downloading it. You are no longer dependent on having an active internet connection in order to see the video.
It is crucial to keep in mind that downloading anything that is subject to intellectual property rights without first obtaining authorization is illegal.Be aware that any videos you download can only be used for your own personal entertainment and not for any kind of business. Additionally, use caution when downloading videos from untrusted sources because these movies could contain malicious software or viruses that could affect the functionality of your device.
CONCLUSION
The process of downloading videos from YouTube on an iPhone is not as intuitive as it is on other devices, but it is still doable with the assistance of applications that are specifically designed to download videos. Be sure to follow the steps very carefully and download videos for no other purpose than your own personal entertainment.