As a tech enthusiast and avid YouTube viewer, I’ve always wanted to be able to download videos from YouTube and watch them offline on my iPhone. There have been countless times when I wanted to show someone a funny video or watch a tutorial on the go, but couldn’t because I didn’t have an internet connection. Thankfully, there are ways to download YouTube videos directly to your iPhone, and in this article, I’ll guide you through the process.
Using Third-Party Apps
One of the easiest ways to download YouTube videos to your iPhone is by using third-party apps. There are several apps available on the App Store that allow you to download videos directly from YouTube. One such app is called “Documents by Readdle”. Here’s how you can do it:
- First, download and install the “Documents by Readdle” app from the App Store.
- Open the YouTube app and find the video you want to download.
- Tap on the share button below the video, and then select “Copy Link”.
- Open the “Documents by Readdle” app and tap on the browser icon at the bottom right corner.
- In the browser, go to a website called “SaveFrom.net” and paste the YouTube video link into the provided box.
- Tap on the download button and select the video quality you prefer.
- The video will start downloading and you can find it in the Downloads folder within the “Documents by Readdle” app.
Using Online Video Downloaders
If you prefer not to install any additional apps on your iPhone, you can also use online video downloaders to save YouTube videos directly to your device. There are several websites that offer this service, such as “ClipConverter” and “Y2Mate”. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open the YouTube app and find the video you want to download.
- Tap on the share button below the video, and then select “Copy Link”.
- Open Safari or any other web browser on your iPhone and go to a YouTube video downloader website, such as “ClipConverter”.
- Paste the YouTube video link into the provided box on the website.
- Select the video quality and format you prefer.
- Tap on the download button and the video will start downloading.
Conclusion
Downloading YouTube videos to your iPhone is a great way to enjoy your favorite videos offline. Whether you choose to use third-party apps or online video downloaders, make sure to respect the copyright of the videos and only download them for personal use.
Now that you know how to download YouTube videos to your iPhone, you can enjoy your favorite content wherever you go, without worrying about having an internet connection.