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How to Download Videos from YouTube Playlists

YouTube is home to almost every video content on the Internet. Whether you need DIY hacks on self-improvement, or the latest music video of your favorite artist, this video-sharing website based in California have you covered. In order to enjoy the plethora of content available on this platform, you need to constantly visit the website or mobile app, and stream your desired video.

This can be a pain in the neck, as you are subjected to the stress of searching through your archives, and the unwanted ads which constantly pop up. This method also proves to be data-intensive, especially when you have a ton of videos you frequently enjoy.

Thankfully, there are many platforms which proffer a lasting solution to this headache. We will go through some of the best options, which will give you an excellent insight on how to download videos from your favorite playlist.

  1. Employing Third-party Applications. There are tons of easy-to-use applications which are available on Mac OS X, Windows OS and Linux. Applications such as 4K video downloader, VidMate, TubeMate, and DVDVideoSoft exist to make your downloading experience seamless. In order to download a video, a playlist or an entire channel, simply copy the link from YouTube and paste into the main window of the application. After doing this, you have the option of choosing the quality; whether high definition or otherwise, of the associated video. For many applications, you can get 25 videos at once for free, and if your playlist exceeds this, you have to purchase a premium version of the application. Getting a premium version eliminates the obtrusive ads and malware, which are concomitant with third-party applications.
  2. Your Command Prompt. Using very simple commands on your pc, you can get the playlist of your choice without downloading any third party app. You first need to open this link which downloads an executable file which when opened, closes automatically. To download, you open the command prompt and then type your command in this format “youtube-dl playlist-link”. The playlist link should be copied from YouTube and pasted directly to avoid mistakes. The videos will be downloaded to a directory which will be shown at the end of the download. Extra features can be employed by clicking “youtube-dl-help”.
  3. Modifying the URL. By simply adding ‘ss’ before the URL of your desired playlist on YouTube, you get it downloaded. Normally, your YouTube playlist will be accessed via youtube.com/url, however, you simply make it www.ssyoutube.com/url. This link redirects you to a 3rd party downloader online which does not require you to download any obtrusive application. A playlist, as well as a video, can be downloaded via this means, and you have the option of selecting the quality of the video.
  4. The Official YouTube Downloader. There is a specific application provided by YouTube which helps you download videos from any playlist of your choice. On your mobile phone, visit the playlist or video from your YouTube app and tap the share button. Select YouTube downloader from the share menu and select the format you wish to download. Tap ‘Download’ and enjoy your video!

Share your experience in the comment sections below and let us know if any of these suggestions work for you.

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  1. Ross Jagger

    May 17, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    Hello, you can also try Tube Geter and download the playlist from Youtube.
    Works great and it’s an easy to use tool.

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