How to Download YouTube Videos
Learn how to download YouTube videos to MP4, MP3, or WEBM for free in 3 easy steps. All you need is your browser and 1 minute of your time.
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1Copy a YouTube video link you want to download. For example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG7dSXcfVqE
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2Paste the link into Locoloader into the input field called “Paste a YouTube link here”. The link will be immediately processed and Download buttons will appear.
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3To download the file, right-click one of the Download buttons and then select “Save Link As…”.OR
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To convert the file, click one of the CMD buttons and run the VLC command in Command Prompt. Learn to use VLC commands.
Tip: For a better experience install the free Locoloader browser extension.
FAQ
The simplest way is to use VLC commands. You can also download a standalone video file (MP4) and an audio file (WEBM) and merge both files with Kapwing.
Install the free VLC Media Player and use auto-generated VLC commands.
Use VLC commands or download the WEBM file, and then convert it to MP3 with Cloudconvert.
Download the XML file, and then convert it to SRT with Gotranscript.
No. Locoloader allows you to download only publicly available content, content that doesn't require login, or other user actions.
If you can't extract download links, just ask for help.
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