10 Best Apps & Websites to Download YouTube Videos

These days, YouTube has a huge variety of content. Whether you're a student looking for study resources or a fan watching your favorite idol's live performance, YouTube has something for everyone.

However, a common issue arises when you run out of data or are in an area without internet access. The best solution is to download videos when you have Wi-Fi, so you can watch them offline later.

Since the official YouTube app doesn't allow free downloads, several Android app developers have created free and easy-to-use YouTube downloader apps.

Before you proceed, keep in mind that using third-party apps to download YouTube videos goes against YouTube's terms of service, which only allows streaming directly from its servers.

1. Y2meta

Y2meta is a straightforward Android app for downloading YouTube videos. Just copy the link of the video you want to download and paste it into the app. Y2meta supports various formats and qualities, from 3gp to Full HD mp4.

Don't worry about using up your phone's internal storage, as Y2meta lets you save videos directly to your SD card.

For even faster downloads, use Y2meta's built-in browser. Click on the video link, and it can be downloaded immediately. You can also add "zz" after "youtube" in the link to quickly access the download page at "youtubezz.com". Easy, right?

What I Like About Y2meta:

• Easy download process: just copy and paste the link.
• Shortcut option: add "zz" after "youtube" in the link.
• Supports up to Full HD or even 4K quality.
• Downloads can be saved directly to a microSD card.
• Fast download speed.
• Available as a website or app.

2. Savefrom

Who hasn't heard of Savefrom.net? It's as popular as Keepvid. Savefrom also has an app for downloading YouTube videos called Savefrom Helper.

Downloading YouTube videos with this app is super easy. Just visit the Savefrom website, scroll to the bottom, and look for the APP option. Tap the green 'Install app' button.

After downloading and installing the app on your phone, you can use it to download videos from YouTube. Open the video you want to download and tap the green download button (with the down arrow icon). Select the resolution you want and wait for the download to finish.

Savefrom also has a neat trick with the magic letters "ss." Just add "ss" before "youtube" in the link (like "www.ssyoutube") to go directly to the Savefrom website and download the video right away.

What I Like about Savefrom:

• Easy download process: just copy and paste the link.
• Shortcut option: add "ss" before "youtube" in the link.
• Supports up to Full HD or 1080p quality.
• Option to download only the audio from the video.
• Downloads can be saved directly to a microSD card.
• Fast download speed.
• Available as a website or app.

3. TubeMate

TubeMate is another great app for downloading videos. It features an integrated browser that you can use to browse video platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, DailyMotion, and more.

When you find the video you want, just tap the green arrow icon to download it. TubeMate has comprehensive settings, including speed limits, simultaneous downloads, and auto resume.

Thanks to its multi-thread feature, TubeMate can download videos faster and supports resolutions from 240p to 1080p.

What I Like about TubeMate:

• Easy download process: just copy and paste the link.
• Supports up to Full HD or 1080p quality.
• Option to download only the audio from the video.
• Simple and user-friendly interface.

4. NewPipe

NewPipe isn't just for downloading videos; it's also a great alternative to the official YouTube app. With NewPipe, you get premium features for free, like picture-in-picture, keeping videos running when the screen is locked, and more.

You can set the number of threads for smoother downloads, and you can also download audio files and captions.

What I Like about NewPipe:

• Easy to download.
• Supports up to Full HD or 1080p quality.
• Offers a premium YouTube experience with picture-in-picture and background playback.
• You can download audio files and captions too.

5. SnapSave

Unlike the others, SnapSave is a website, not an app. This site makes downloading YouTube videos easy. You can choose from various resolutions, from Full HD mp4 to 3gp.

SnapSave also lets you download just the audio as an mp3. To use SnapSave, simply copy the YouTube video link, paste it into the provided field on the website, and download the video in your desired format and resolution.

What I Like about SnapSave:

• Easy download process: just copy and paste the link.
• Supports up to Full HD and even 4K quality.
• Allows you to download just the audio of the video.

Things to note about SnapSave:

• Only available as a website, no app.

6. SnapTube

Next up is SnapTube, an app that lets you download videos in 2K and 4K resolution. You can choose the file size you want to download, so it doesn’t take up too much memory.

SnapTube has several advantages, including a clean and easy-on-the-eyes interface, a Dark Mode feature, and the ability to convert videos to audio files. If you need a video download app that is both aesthetic and has a floating player feature for multitasking, SnapTube is the right choice.

Things I like about SnapTube:

• Very easy to download, just copy and paste the link.
• Can download up to Full HD and even 4K quality.
• Not only video files, but you can also download just the audio.
• Has a very simple and easy-to-use interface.

7. VidMate

Downloading videos, movies, and songs is a breeze with VidMate, which supports over a hundred platforms, including popular ones like YouTube and Vimeo, as well as localized sites like sports channels.

It’s an all-in-one app where you can stream and download just like on YouTube but with a much larger selection as it integrates hundreds of platforms in one app.

Besides downloading videos, VidMate can also be used to download other files like music, apps, games, and photos from Pinterest. How would you like to have this versatile app?

What I like about VidMate:

• Very easy to download, just copy and paste the link.
• Can download up to Full HD or 1080p quality.
• Not only video files, but you can also download just the audio.
• Provides a premium YouTube experience with a picture-in-picture feature.

8. Downloaderto.com

Next up, we have a website perfect for downloading YouTube videos: downloaderto.com. Although its name doesn't directly indicate its purpose, this site allows you to download videos in up to 1440p MP4 quality or even 4K in WEBM format.

Besides video downloads, this website offers a variety of audio formats, including MP3, M4A, AAC, OPUS, and WAV. With so many options, you can choose the format that suits your needs.

Downloading is simple. Just copy the link of the YouTube video you want, paste it into the provided field, select the format and quality, then download and wait for the process to finish.

What I like about downloaderto.com:

• Very easy to use, just copy and paste the link.
• Can download up to Full HD and even 4K quality.
• Not only video files, you can also download just the audio.

One thing to consider about downloaderto.com:

• Only available as a website, no app version.

9. Dentex

Dentex is a popular YouTube video downloader with an old-school look but great functionality.

Downloading videos on Dentex is straightforward. Search for the video you want, be specific in your search, select the video, and then choose the resolution. Dentex will start the download and save the video to your phone. Dentex is free to download with no ads or fees. Interested?

What I like about Dentex

• Very easy to use, just copy and paste the link.
• Can download up to Full HD quality.
• Not only video files, you can also download just the audio.
• Has a very simple and easy-to-use interface.

One thing to note about Dentex

• The search and download process sometimes fails.

10. Tube Video Downloader

If you want to download videos in high quality, try All Tube Video Downloader. Like Savefrom Helper, you just use the download button in the app, and your video will start downloading immediately.

All Tube Video Downloader can download YouTube videos in 4K quality, but the 4K option is paid. Besides YouTube, you can also download videos from other sites and apps like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and more.

The app has a modern and simple interface. However, the free version displays ads.

What I like about Tube Video Downloader:

• Very easy to use, just copy and paste the link.
• Can download up to Full HD and even 4K quality.
• Not only video files, you can also download just the audio.
• Has a very simple and easy-to-use interface.

One thing to note about Tube Video Downloader:

• 4K downloads require payment or a subscription.

Now you know some apps for downloading YouTube content on Android. However, please note that the Carisinyal team cannot guarantee the safety of these apps. Almost all the listed apps are not available on the Google Play Store, so you have to search for them directly on Google.

Take some time to research the safety of third-party apps before downloading and installing them on your phone.