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Downloading youtube videos

I would like to download some youtube videos and keep them on my laptop can someone tell me which is the best software to use please

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  • bookduck
    bookduck Posts: 1,136 Forumite
    4 months ago Media Pirate worked well for me.
    GOOGLE it before you ask, you'll often save yourself a lot of time. ;)
  • chuckles1066
    chuckles1066 Posts: 2,670 Forumite
    I would like to download some youtube videos and keep them on my laptop can someone tell me which is the best software to use please

    THIS ONE

    Light version though, it's adware/spyware free.
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  • You can use several programs for this purpose or alternatively, if you don't wanna be installing programs, use:

    http://vixy.net/
    The true cost of something is what you give up to get it.
  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    vixy nets good but can fail.
    if you use opera or firefox you can get add ons/widgets to do it for you
  • try this site: http://keepvid.com
  • skylight
    skylight Posts: 10,720 Forumite
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    And I was about to post the very same question!

    Thanks for the knowledge!
  • donnajunkie
    donnajunkie Posts: 32,412 Forumite
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    try this site: http://keepvid.com

    i used that recently but only to get it onto the pc before useing other software to grab the audio. i have since discovered i dont need that to get the audio. i have only explained all that coz i cant comment on the quality of the picture you get coz i never really took much notice due to wanting the audio.
    i believe real player can do it. whatever site i am on if there is a video playing a box appears above it asking me if i want to download it useing real player. i've never tried it yet though.
  • Stompa
    Stompa Posts: 8,393 Forumite
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    http://www.ie7pro.com/

    will give you that capability (amongst other things).
    Stompa
  • coolagarry
    coolagarry Posts: 1,261 Forumite
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    I use the Ashampoo Clip Finder
    http://www2.ashampoo.com/webcache/html/1/product_2_0055__.htm
    It has the advantage that if you insert the name of the clip you want it will bring up YouTube but also five or six similar sites with similar clips.
    Registration means that you will get emails from them regarding their other products but they are not in insistant and some of their other software is very good and now and again they make special offers at very good prices
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