How to Easily Download Videos from YouTube on Android, iOS, and Web

ByJim Miller

Downloading videos from YouTube is a convenient way to enjoy your favorite content offline. With the YouTube Premium subscription, you can officially download videos on Android, iOS, and even on the web. In this article, we will guide you through the process of downloading and managing YouTube videos on different platforms.

Downloading YouTube Videos on Android and iOS

Downloading YouTube videos on Android and iOS is a straightforward process. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Open the YouTube app on your phone and navigate to the video you want to download.
  2. Tap on the three-dot menu beside the video title.
  3. From the menu, select the “Download video” option.
  4. Choose the video quality you prefer (up to 1080p) and tap “Download.”
  5. The video will start downloading in the background, and you will receive a notification once it's done.

To access your downloaded videos, simply open the YouTube app when you're offline. If there is no internet connection, the app will automatically open the Downloads page, where you can find all your offline content.

How to Delete Downloaded YouTube Videos on Android and iOS

If you want to delete downloaded videos from your device, follow these steps:

  1. Open the YouTube app and go to the “Library” tab.
  2. Tap on “Downloads” to view your downloaded videos.
  3. To delete a specific video, tap on the three-dot menu beside the video and select “Delete from downloads.”
  4. Alternatively, while playing a downloaded video, tap on the “Downloaded” button and select “Remove” to delete it.
  5. If you wish to delete all downloaded videos at once, go to your profile settings, select “Settings,” and choose “Background and downloads.” From there, select “Delete all downloads” to remove all downloaded videos on that device.

Downloading YouTube Videos on the Desktop Web Browser

On the desktop web browser, you can also download YouTube videos for offline viewing. Here's how:

  1. Open your preferred web browser and go to youtube.com.
  2. Find the video you want to download and click on the three-dot menu beside the video title.
  3. From the menu, select the “Download” option.
  4. Choose the video quality (up to 1080p) and click “Download.”
  5. The video will start downloading, so make sure not to close the YouTube tab until the download is complete.

How to Watch Downloaded YouTube Videos on the Web

To watch your downloaded videos on the web, follow these steps:

  1. When you're offline, open youtube.com in a browser.
  2. On the homepage, you will see a message indicating that you're offline and a button to go to Downloads. Click on “Go To Downloads” to access your downloaded videos.
  3. On the Downloads page, you can find all your downloaded videos.

If you're online and want to access your downloaded videos, simply click on the “Downloads” option in the left sidebar of the YouTube homepage.

How to Delete Downloaded YouTube Videos on the Web

To delete downloaded videos on the web, use the following steps:

  1. Open YouTube and select the “Downloads” option in the sidebar.
  2. Click on the three-dot menu beside the video title and choose “Remove from downloads” to delete it.
  3. If you have multiple downloaded videos, you can also search for a specific video and select “Remove from downloads” from the three-dot menu.
  4. Alternatively, while playing a downloaded video, click on the “Downloaded” option below the video and select “Delete” to confirm the deletion.
  5. To delete all downloaded videos at once, go to your profile settings, select “Settings,” and click on “Downloads.” From there, click on “Delete all Downloads” and confirm the deletion.

Additional Download Settings to Configure on Android, iOS, and Web

YouTube provides some additional settings to customize your download experience. Here's how you can access them:

  1. Tap on your profile icon in the top right corner of the YouTube app or web page.
  2. Select “Settings” and then choose “Background and downloads” on Android and iOS.
  3. On the web, click on the profile icon and select “Settings” > “Downloads.”

In the Download settings, you can set the default download quality, choose to download only over Wi-Fi, and enable or disable recommended downloads.

Conclusion

Downloading YouTube videos on Android, iOS, and the web is a convenient way to enjoy your favorite content offline. By following the official download process, you can easily access and manage your downloaded videos. Remember to respect the copyrights of the content and use the downloaded videos for personal use only.