"If you've ever wanted to download a YouTube video to watch later -- say, for a flight or somewhere with terrible Wi-Fi -- you've probably noticed that Google doesn't make it easy. YouTube's own app limits offline viewing to select videos and paying Premium subscribers. Still, there are ways to download videos for free. The challenge is figuring out which option is actually worth using."
"What you'll need: Editors at ZDNET, including me, have been using ClipGrab for years. It's a free program available for Mac, Windows, and Linux users. The developer describes it as open source, though the source code is only available for Linux. Click the "Show all download options" link. Download the installer for your platform (Windows, MacOS, Linux). It's free, but there is an option to donate. Run the installer to install ClipGrab. Point your browser to the official ClipGrab.org site."
Multiple free and trusted methods exist for downloading YouTube videos for offline viewing, including ClipGrab and WinX/MacX. ClipGrab is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux and is described as open source, though its source code is only available for Linux. Installation involves downloading the installer from ClipGrab.org, selecting the appropriate platform, and running the installer; newer macOS installations may request a Rosetta helper. YouTube Premium provides an official, paid option that delivers ad-free, account-tied offline downloads. Users should comply with copyright laws and only download videos that are permitted for offline use.
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