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From Novice to Narrative: YouTube SEO Strategies

The 12-step YouTube SEO Guide for Beginners Who Want More Views

Shanoon Cox

Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions

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The joy of creating on YouTube is often dampened by the disappointment of underperforming videos. You have published your content and it’s not getting the views you had hoped.

Well, let’s change that!

In this guide, I’m going to walk you through YouTube SEO from the very start to the very end.

Nothing complicated. No paid programs or expensive apps needed. We are going back to basics and get your videos discovered.

Ready?

Let’s Go!

Part 1: Research Your Topic and Competitors

Come up with a video idea . Can’t come up with one? Let me help. I heard you can make a mean scrambled egg, why don’t you show the world how you do it?

Excellent! Let’s go with that idea.

Wait, don’t go making the video yet. First, we have to do some research. We need to know what videos already exist out there.

Do a quick search on YouTube to see what videos already exist on your topic.

Find Related Videos Sample

Uh oh… your video will be competing against celebrities like Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver.

Okay, don’t panic! There is a fantastic quote, credited to bestselling author, Jon Acuff , that goes:

fantastic quote

While researching your competition, you will feel overwhelmed, but remember, you are at the beginning, and Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver are not even at their middle, they are way passed the finish line. You still have a long journey to go, so don’t get discouraged, get inspired!

Watch those videos and understand what they are all about.

Understand that people watch YouTube for 3 key reasons:

- To be entertained

- To learn something new

- To be inspired

A video that can hit all 3 marks is going to be positioned for success. Don’t fret too much about the competition, as long as your content is good, you will see improvement.

So if you think this scrambled egg idea can hit those 3 marks, then I encourage you to go to the next step. If you don’t, let’s regroup and brainstorm some more YouTube video ideas .

Step 2: Find Keywords

Now that we’ve decided that we are sticking with the video idea, we are ready to do some keyword research. Keywords are the words and phrases people type in the YouTube search bar to discover videos.

Come up with as many relevant keywords as you can. Start by entering a keyword into the YouTube search bar. This will tell you what are the most popular searches associated with that keyword:

Once you have an idea of what people are searching for related to your topic, you’ll want to find more relevant keywords. I like to use the free app, Ubersuggest to do that.

Find Keywords with Ubersuggest

This app gives you a whole list of long-tail keywords, which are 3-4-word phrases which is specific to what your video is about.

Some you will use to dig deeper in and other you will deem irrelevant to your videos. A good way of determining the value of a keyword is by the stats the application shows.

 Keywords in Ubersuggest

How to Read Keyword Suggestions

Once you have a list of keywords, you will see some numbers on the right-hand side. Here is what each one is about:

- Search volume is the number used to identify the popularity of the keyword. The higher the number the more people are searching for it.

- CPC is the value accredited by YouTube, determining how much advertisers are paying to target audiences who search for that keyword and click on the link.

- Competition is the number used to qualify how many other content are using that keyword.

The two categories that matter most to us right now is Search Volume and Competition. We want keywords with high search volume and low competition rate.

In the example above, you can see that the keyword “avocado scrambled eggs” has a Search Volume of 1,000 and a competition rate of 0.0. This is a good keyword to target, if you can incorporate an avocado to your dish… which of course you can!

Step 3: Write Title

I know you might want to deal with the Title, Description, and Tags after you’ve filmed and edited your video. But if you want to apply a YouTube SEO-focused strategy, then these should be addressed before you even pick up a camera as it can greatly dictate the content you end up creating.

A good YouTube title sparks curiosity, evokes emotional reaction, and promises value to your viewers.

Of course you can title your video simply: Making Scrambled Eggs

But does it spark curiosity? Not really… most people can make scrambled eggs.

Does it evoke any emotion? Maybe hunger… but even then, not really…

Finally, does it promise value? Well, assuming that most people can at least crack an egg into a pan, then hardly.

Your scrambled egg is special! Your video is special! We need to evoke that in the title — and as long as you are not writing any clickbait and deliver on what the title suggest, you can do this.

So, how about this: Are My Amazing Scrambled Eggs Better Than Gordon Ramsay’s?

Hmmm… Well, is it? We know that the Gordon Ramsay’s video has almost 30M views. Many people have already tried cooking it, I’m sure. There is only one way to find out, by encouraging others to try it over Gordon’s.

You don’t need to go for a somewhat contentious title like this, but that’s the idea, you want something that gets people curious, make them feel a certain way, and in the end, make them better for having watched your video.

See how a good title can guide the rest of your video?

Step 4: Write Description

You aren’t going to be writing the description for the viewers necessarily, you are going to be writing it for YouTube’s algorithms. The better YouTube understands what your video is about, the better they can show it to people searching for it.

This means you need to include the keywords you were researching at the beginning of your description, as YouTube will be using them to identify the content of your video. 1 or 2 keywords that best represent your video is enough. Don’t stuff the title with too many keywords or you’ll risk sounding like a robot.

But also use the description for practical uses too, if you have additional information such as supportive links, outline of the video’s content, a list of materials, step-by-step guide, or a recipe that you think your human viewers will find useful, you should input that in the description as well.

Step 5: Write Tags

Thank goodness we did the keyword research in Step 2, because coming up with tags is not as easy as it looks.

Pull 15 keywords from the list and keep it somewhere safe.

Note: The keywords you used in the title should be found in your tags, and since they are the most important ones, you should place them first.

Organize your keywords in the tag as such:

Have the specific keywords at the top, followed by more general keywords, and then branded ones:

Specific: How to make scrambled eggs

General: Scrambled eggs

Branded: Gordon Ramsay scrambled eggs

Part 2: Make The Best Darn Video Possible

It doesn’t matter how relevant your keywords are or how epic your title is, if you video sucks (i.e. your viewers click in and leave right away), YouTube will not show it in search.

Even if you haven’t created any videos yet, you can follow these next steps to ensure you are following the best practices to structure your video.

Step 6: Plan and Film the Hook

The first few seconds is where the largest percentage of your earned viewership will drop off. Odds are 20% of your viewers won’t even get past the first 10 seconds .

What you need is a hook, an intro that ensures this video is what they want to watch and let’s them know what they can expect.

Step 7: Film B-Roll

One static camera shot of you talking or cooking or giving a tutorial can cause your viewers to lose attention.

In order to keep your viewers interest, you will need b-roll, or supplemental footage you can cut to give you video more life.

While jump cuts (cuts made on a sequential clip of the same subject or in the same camera position) are fine, having additional footage to cut to will make your video feel more fluid.

So when you are filming your scrambled egg video, make sure you get some footage of you cracking the egg, scrambling it, and serving it on the plate.

Step 8: Encourage Viewers to Engage in Video

Liking, disliking, subscribing, and commenting on your video will all help your performance indirectly.

While YouTube wouldn’t rank your video higher simply because you have more likes subscribers, or comments, engagement from viewers help your video get discovered. If you get a like or comment from a YouTuber with a lot of subscribers, your video may be visible to those who are following that YouTuber for a while.

The best way to get engagement from your audience is to encourage them to like and subscribe or ask them a question or start a dialogue.

For example, in this scrambled egg video you are making, at the end you can ask, “So what do you think, is this better than Gordon Ramsay?”

Encourage Viewers to Engage in Video

Who knows, who will respond.

Step 9: Design a Thumbnail

You could have made a brilliant video, but if you have a poor quality thumbnail that is unattractive, then the overall performance of your video will suffer — and good SEO can only do so much after that.

Your viewers will absolutely judge your video by its cover so it’s important to put some thought into it and not solely rely on the three random thumbnail choices that YouTube picks for you.

Design a Thumbnail

Take a look at your competition. If they all look the same, do something different. Add text or a human face (preferably yours) to evoke emotion, as viewers are more likely to click into a video if they see an expressive image.

Don’t want to pay money for a photo editing software such as Photoshop?

You can use an online service called Canva or download GIMP , an open-source photo editor much like Photoshop, but far less powerful. These will help you get the job done as you are starting out.

Want to know more thumbnail maker? Check our picks of the best free YouTube thumbnail makers .

Part 3: Publishing With Attention to Optimization

Well done finishing the video! You are almost there… but not there yet.

XDyocwuGRiSptxueJZ5aokKqKt-JXMbX

Come on, keep going!

Step 10: Fill Out Your Videos Assets

The video is done, the thumbnail is designed, and you have all your title, description, and tags ready to go. This step is easy, upload the video, and fill out the assets, and give yourself a pat on the back.

Fill Out Your Videos Assets

Step 11: Add Transcripts

In addition to making your content accessible for people who don’t want to or can’t listen to the audio in your video, adding subtitles and closed captions will help YouTube understand the spoken content in your video.

While YouTube does have an automatic subtitle generator, it’s not reliable enough to be used for identifying the keywords you use in your video.

You can choose to write out the whole transcript of your video yourself, but if you are press on time, which of course you are, you can simply go and edit the automatic transcript already available in your video. By the way, you can also use some automatic transcription software.

Step 12: Add Video to Playlist

Finally the last thing you need to do for your video is to add it to a playlist. Even though it might be the first video in the playlist, it helps YouTube identify your video if you organize it in a playlist. As you accumulate more content, having videos in playlists makes content easier to find and keeps relevant videos together.

When viewers searches, having your videos in playlists increases the chance of it being discovered.

So if your first video is about scrambled eggs, maybe you next video can be about the awesome butter toasts.

I guess, you are on your way to making a pretty badass breakfast playlist. I personally can’t wait to see it!

If you treat SEO as an afterthought, only after your video is created, you are not using it to its full potential. If you follow these 12 steps during the course of your production, you will find that SEO doesn’t simply help your video perform at the end, but contributes in all the other phases of creating your video as well.

Besides considering YouTube SEO, you should make a good YouTube video as well. Filmora is a powerful video editing software that features lots of templates and effects. Get the free trial version below and have a try today.

Download Filmora9 Win Version Download Filmora9 Mac Version

Do you have any questions about SEO? Please leave us a comment below.

author avatar

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox

Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions

0

The joy of creating on YouTube is often dampened by the disappointment of underperforming videos. You have published your content and it’s not getting the views you had hoped.

Well, let’s change that!

In this guide, I’m going to walk you through YouTube SEO from the very start to the very end.

Nothing complicated. No paid programs or expensive apps needed. We are going back to basics and get your videos discovered.

Ready?

Let’s Go!

Part 1: Research Your Topic and Competitors

Come up with a video idea . Can’t come up with one? Let me help. I heard you can make a mean scrambled egg, why don’t you show the world how you do it?

Excellent! Let’s go with that idea.

Wait, don’t go making the video yet. First, we have to do some research. We need to know what videos already exist out there.

Do a quick search on YouTube to see what videos already exist on your topic.

Find Related Videos Sample

Uh oh… your video will be competing against celebrities like Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver.

Okay, don’t panic! There is a fantastic quote, credited to bestselling author, Jon Acuff , that goes:

fantastic quote

While researching your competition, you will feel overwhelmed, but remember, you are at the beginning, and Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver are not even at their middle, they are way passed the finish line. You still have a long journey to go, so don’t get discouraged, get inspired!

Watch those videos and understand what they are all about.

Understand that people watch YouTube for 3 key reasons:

- To be entertained

- To learn something new

- To be inspired

A video that can hit all 3 marks is going to be positioned for success. Don’t fret too much about the competition, as long as your content is good, you will see improvement.

So if you think this scrambled egg idea can hit those 3 marks, then I encourage you to go to the next step. If you don’t, let’s regroup and brainstorm some more YouTube video ideas .

Step 2: Find Keywords

Now that we’ve decided that we are sticking with the video idea, we are ready to do some keyword research. Keywords are the words and phrases people type in the YouTube search bar to discover videos.

Come up with as many relevant keywords as you can. Start by entering a keyword into the YouTube search bar. This will tell you what are the most popular searches associated with that keyword:

Once you have an idea of what people are searching for related to your topic, you’ll want to find more relevant keywords. I like to use the free app, Ubersuggest to do that.

Find Keywords with Ubersuggest

This app gives you a whole list of long-tail keywords, which are 3-4-word phrases which is specific to what your video is about.

Some you will use to dig deeper in and other you will deem irrelevant to your videos. A good way of determining the value of a keyword is by the stats the application shows.

 Keywords in Ubersuggest

How to Read Keyword Suggestions

Once you have a list of keywords, you will see some numbers on the right-hand side. Here is what each one is about:

- Search volume is the number used to identify the popularity of the keyword. The higher the number the more people are searching for it.

- CPC is the value accredited by YouTube, determining how much advertisers are paying to target audiences who search for that keyword and click on the link.

- Competition is the number used to qualify how many other content are using that keyword.

The two categories that matter most to us right now is Search Volume and Competition. We want keywords with high search volume and low competition rate.

In the example above, you can see that the keyword “avocado scrambled eggs” has a Search Volume of 1,000 and a competition rate of 0.0. This is a good keyword to target, if you can incorporate an avocado to your dish… which of course you can!

Step 3: Write Title

I know you might want to deal with the Title, Description, and Tags after you’ve filmed and edited your video. But if you want to apply a YouTube SEO-focused strategy, then these should be addressed before you even pick up a camera as it can greatly dictate the content you end up creating.

A good YouTube title sparks curiosity, evokes emotional reaction, and promises value to your viewers.

Of course you can title your video simply: Making Scrambled Eggs

But does it spark curiosity? Not really… most people can make scrambled eggs.

Does it evoke any emotion? Maybe hunger… but even then, not really…

Finally, does it promise value? Well, assuming that most people can at least crack an egg into a pan, then hardly.

Your scrambled egg is special! Your video is special! We need to evoke that in the title — and as long as you are not writing any clickbait and deliver on what the title suggest, you can do this.

So, how about this: Are My Amazing Scrambled Eggs Better Than Gordon Ramsay’s?

Hmmm… Well, is it? We know that the Gordon Ramsay’s video has almost 30M views. Many people have already tried cooking it, I’m sure. There is only one way to find out, by encouraging others to try it over Gordon’s.

You don’t need to go for a somewhat contentious title like this, but that’s the idea, you want something that gets people curious, make them feel a certain way, and in the end, make them better for having watched your video.

See how a good title can guide the rest of your video?

Step 4: Write Description

You aren’t going to be writing the description for the viewers necessarily, you are going to be writing it for YouTube’s algorithms. The better YouTube understands what your video is about, the better they can show it to people searching for it.

This means you need to include the keywords you were researching at the beginning of your description, as YouTube will be using them to identify the content of your video. 1 or 2 keywords that best represent your video is enough. Don’t stuff the title with too many keywords or you’ll risk sounding like a robot.

But also use the description for practical uses too, if you have additional information such as supportive links, outline of the video’s content, a list of materials, step-by-step guide, or a recipe that you think your human viewers will find useful, you should input that in the description as well.

Step 5: Write Tags

Thank goodness we did the keyword research in Step 2, because coming up with tags is not as easy as it looks.

Pull 15 keywords from the list and keep it somewhere safe.

Note: The keywords you used in the title should be found in your tags, and since they are the most important ones, you should place them first.

Organize your keywords in the tag as such:

Have the specific keywords at the top, followed by more general keywords, and then branded ones:

Specific: How to make scrambled eggs

General: Scrambled eggs

Branded: Gordon Ramsay scrambled eggs

Part 2: Make The Best Darn Video Possible

It doesn’t matter how relevant your keywords are or how epic your title is, if you video sucks (i.e. your viewers click in and leave right away), YouTube will not show it in search.

Even if you haven’t created any videos yet, you can follow these next steps to ensure you are following the best practices to structure your video.

Step 6: Plan and Film the Hook

The first few seconds is where the largest percentage of your earned viewership will drop off. Odds are 20% of your viewers won’t even get past the first 10 seconds .

What you need is a hook, an intro that ensures this video is what they want to watch and let’s them know what they can expect.

Step 7: Film B-Roll

One static camera shot of you talking or cooking or giving a tutorial can cause your viewers to lose attention.

In order to keep your viewers interest, you will need b-roll, or supplemental footage you can cut to give you video more life.

While jump cuts (cuts made on a sequential clip of the same subject or in the same camera position) are fine, having additional footage to cut to will make your video feel more fluid.

So when you are filming your scrambled egg video, make sure you get some footage of you cracking the egg, scrambling it, and serving it on the plate.

Step 8: Encourage Viewers to Engage in Video

Liking, disliking, subscribing, and commenting on your video will all help your performance indirectly.

While YouTube wouldn’t rank your video higher simply because you have more likes subscribers, or comments, engagement from viewers help your video get discovered. If you get a like or comment from a YouTuber with a lot of subscribers, your video may be visible to those who are following that YouTuber for a while.

The best way to get engagement from your audience is to encourage them to like and subscribe or ask them a question or start a dialogue.

For example, in this scrambled egg video you are making, at the end you can ask, “So what do you think, is this better than Gordon Ramsay?”

Encourage Viewers to Engage in Video

Who knows, who will respond.

Step 9: Design a Thumbnail

You could have made a brilliant video, but if you have a poor quality thumbnail that is unattractive, then the overall performance of your video will suffer — and good SEO can only do so much after that.

Your viewers will absolutely judge your video by its cover so it’s important to put some thought into it and not solely rely on the three random thumbnail choices that YouTube picks for you.

Design a Thumbnail

Take a look at your competition. If they all look the same, do something different. Add text or a human face (preferably yours) to evoke emotion, as viewers are more likely to click into a video if they see an expressive image.

Don’t want to pay money for a photo editing software such as Photoshop?

You can use an online service called Canva or download GIMP , an open-source photo editor much like Photoshop, but far less powerful. These will help you get the job done as you are starting out.

Want to know more thumbnail maker? Check our picks of the best free YouTube thumbnail makers .

Part 3: Publishing With Attention to Optimization

Well done finishing the video! You are almost there… but not there yet.

XDyocwuGRiSptxueJZ5aokKqKt-JXMbX

Come on, keep going!

Step 10: Fill Out Your Videos Assets

The video is done, the thumbnail is designed, and you have all your title, description, and tags ready to go. This step is easy, upload the video, and fill out the assets, and give yourself a pat on the back.

Fill Out Your Videos Assets

Step 11: Add Transcripts

In addition to making your content accessible for people who don’t want to or can’t listen to the audio in your video, adding subtitles and closed captions will help YouTube understand the spoken content in your video.

While YouTube does have an automatic subtitle generator, it’s not reliable enough to be used for identifying the keywords you use in your video.

You can choose to write out the whole transcript of your video yourself, but if you are press on time, which of course you are, you can simply go and edit the automatic transcript already available in your video. By the way, you can also use some automatic transcription software.

Step 12: Add Video to Playlist

Finally the last thing you need to do for your video is to add it to a playlist. Even though it might be the first video in the playlist, it helps YouTube identify your video if you organize it in a playlist. As you accumulate more content, having videos in playlists makes content easier to find and keeps relevant videos together.

When viewers searches, having your videos in playlists increases the chance of it being discovered.

So if your first video is about scrambled eggs, maybe you next video can be about the awesome butter toasts.

I guess, you are on your way to making a pretty badass breakfast playlist. I personally can’t wait to see it!

If you treat SEO as an afterthought, only after your video is created, you are not using it to its full potential. If you follow these 12 steps during the course of your production, you will find that SEO doesn’t simply help your video perform at the end, but contributes in all the other phases of creating your video as well.

Besides considering YouTube SEO, you should make a good YouTube video as well. Filmora is a powerful video editing software that features lots of templates and effects. Get the free trial version below and have a try today.

Download Filmora9 Win Version Download Filmora9 Mac Version

Do you have any questions about SEO? Please leave us a comment below.

author avatar

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox

Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions

0

The joy of creating on YouTube is often dampened by the disappointment of underperforming videos. You have published your content and it’s not getting the views you had hoped.

Well, let’s change that!

In this guide, I’m going to walk you through YouTube SEO from the very start to the very end.

Nothing complicated. No paid programs or expensive apps needed. We are going back to basics and get your videos discovered.

Ready?

Let’s Go!

Part 1: Research Your Topic and Competitors

Come up with a video idea . Can’t come up with one? Let me help. I heard you can make a mean scrambled egg, why don’t you show the world how you do it?

Excellent! Let’s go with that idea.

Wait, don’t go making the video yet. First, we have to do some research. We need to know what videos already exist out there.

Do a quick search on YouTube to see what videos already exist on your topic.

Find Related Videos Sample

Uh oh… your video will be competing against celebrities like Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver.

Okay, don’t panic! There is a fantastic quote, credited to bestselling author, Jon Acuff , that goes:

fantastic quote

While researching your competition, you will feel overwhelmed, but remember, you are at the beginning, and Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver are not even at their middle, they are way passed the finish line. You still have a long journey to go, so don’t get discouraged, get inspired!

Watch those videos and understand what they are all about.

Understand that people watch YouTube for 3 key reasons:

- To be entertained

- To learn something new

- To be inspired

A video that can hit all 3 marks is going to be positioned for success. Don’t fret too much about the competition, as long as your content is good, you will see improvement.

So if you think this scrambled egg idea can hit those 3 marks, then I encourage you to go to the next step. If you don’t, let’s regroup and brainstorm some more YouTube video ideas .

Step 2: Find Keywords

Now that we’ve decided that we are sticking with the video idea, we are ready to do some keyword research. Keywords are the words and phrases people type in the YouTube search bar to discover videos.

Come up with as many relevant keywords as you can. Start by entering a keyword into the YouTube search bar. This will tell you what are the most popular searches associated with that keyword:

Once you have an idea of what people are searching for related to your topic, you’ll want to find more relevant keywords. I like to use the free app, Ubersuggest to do that.

Find Keywords with Ubersuggest

This app gives you a whole list of long-tail keywords, which are 3-4-word phrases which is specific to what your video is about.

Some you will use to dig deeper in and other you will deem irrelevant to your videos. A good way of determining the value of a keyword is by the stats the application shows.

 Keywords in Ubersuggest

How to Read Keyword Suggestions

Once you have a list of keywords, you will see some numbers on the right-hand side. Here is what each one is about:

- Search volume is the number used to identify the popularity of the keyword. The higher the number the more people are searching for it.

- CPC is the value accredited by YouTube, determining how much advertisers are paying to target audiences who search for that keyword and click on the link.

- Competition is the number used to qualify how many other content are using that keyword.

The two categories that matter most to us right now is Search Volume and Competition. We want keywords with high search volume and low competition rate.

In the example above, you can see that the keyword “avocado scrambled eggs” has a Search Volume of 1,000 and a competition rate of 0.0. This is a good keyword to target, if you can incorporate an avocado to your dish… which of course you can!

Step 3: Write Title

I know you might want to deal with the Title, Description, and Tags after you’ve filmed and edited your video. But if you want to apply a YouTube SEO-focused strategy, then these should be addressed before you even pick up a camera as it can greatly dictate the content you end up creating.

A good YouTube title sparks curiosity, evokes emotional reaction, and promises value to your viewers.

Of course you can title your video simply: Making Scrambled Eggs

But does it spark curiosity? Not really… most people can make scrambled eggs.

Does it evoke any emotion? Maybe hunger… but even then, not really…

Finally, does it promise value? Well, assuming that most people can at least crack an egg into a pan, then hardly.

Your scrambled egg is special! Your video is special! We need to evoke that in the title — and as long as you are not writing any clickbait and deliver on what the title suggest, you can do this.

So, how about this: Are My Amazing Scrambled Eggs Better Than Gordon Ramsay’s?

Hmmm… Well, is it? We know that the Gordon Ramsay’s video has almost 30M views. Many people have already tried cooking it, I’m sure. There is only one way to find out, by encouraging others to try it over Gordon’s.

You don’t need to go for a somewhat contentious title like this, but that’s the idea, you want something that gets people curious, make them feel a certain way, and in the end, make them better for having watched your video.

See how a good title can guide the rest of your video?

Step 4: Write Description

You aren’t going to be writing the description for the viewers necessarily, you are going to be writing it for YouTube’s algorithms. The better YouTube understands what your video is about, the better they can show it to people searching for it.

This means you need to include the keywords you were researching at the beginning of your description, as YouTube will be using them to identify the content of your video. 1 or 2 keywords that best represent your video is enough. Don’t stuff the title with too many keywords or you’ll risk sounding like a robot.

But also use the description for practical uses too, if you have additional information such as supportive links, outline of the video’s content, a list of materials, step-by-step guide, or a recipe that you think your human viewers will find useful, you should input that in the description as well.

Step 5: Write Tags

Thank goodness we did the keyword research in Step 2, because coming up with tags is not as easy as it looks.

Pull 15 keywords from the list and keep it somewhere safe.

Note: The keywords you used in the title should be found in your tags, and since they are the most important ones, you should place them first.

Organize your keywords in the tag as such:

Have the specific keywords at the top, followed by more general keywords, and then branded ones:

Specific: How to make scrambled eggs

General: Scrambled eggs

Branded: Gordon Ramsay scrambled eggs

Part 2: Make The Best Darn Video Possible

It doesn’t matter how relevant your keywords are or how epic your title is, if you video sucks (i.e. your viewers click in and leave right away), YouTube will not show it in search.

Even if you haven’t created any videos yet, you can follow these next steps to ensure you are following the best practices to structure your video.

Step 6: Plan and Film the Hook

The first few seconds is where the largest percentage of your earned viewership will drop off. Odds are 20% of your viewers won’t even get past the first 10 seconds .

What you need is a hook, an intro that ensures this video is what they want to watch and let’s them know what they can expect.

Step 7: Film B-Roll

One static camera shot of you talking or cooking or giving a tutorial can cause your viewers to lose attention.

In order to keep your viewers interest, you will need b-roll, or supplemental footage you can cut to give you video more life.

While jump cuts (cuts made on a sequential clip of the same subject or in the same camera position) are fine, having additional footage to cut to will make your video feel more fluid.

So when you are filming your scrambled egg video, make sure you get some footage of you cracking the egg, scrambling it, and serving it on the plate.

Step 8: Encourage Viewers to Engage in Video

Liking, disliking, subscribing, and commenting on your video will all help your performance indirectly.

While YouTube wouldn’t rank your video higher simply because you have more likes subscribers, or comments, engagement from viewers help your video get discovered. If you get a like or comment from a YouTuber with a lot of subscribers, your video may be visible to those who are following that YouTuber for a while.

The best way to get engagement from your audience is to encourage them to like and subscribe or ask them a question or start a dialogue.

For example, in this scrambled egg video you are making, at the end you can ask, “So what do you think, is this better than Gordon Ramsay?”

Encourage Viewers to Engage in Video

Who knows, who will respond.

Step 9: Design a Thumbnail

You could have made a brilliant video, but if you have a poor quality thumbnail that is unattractive, then the overall performance of your video will suffer — and good SEO can only do so much after that.

Your viewers will absolutely judge your video by its cover so it’s important to put some thought into it and not solely rely on the three random thumbnail choices that YouTube picks for you.

Design a Thumbnail

Take a look at your competition. If they all look the same, do something different. Add text or a human face (preferably yours) to evoke emotion, as viewers are more likely to click into a video if they see an expressive image.

Don’t want to pay money for a photo editing software such as Photoshop?

You can use an online service called Canva or download GIMP , an open-source photo editor much like Photoshop, but far less powerful. These will help you get the job done as you are starting out.

Want to know more thumbnail maker? Check our picks of the best free YouTube thumbnail makers .

Part 3: Publishing With Attention to Optimization

Well done finishing the video! You are almost there… but not there yet.

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Come on, keep going!

Step 10: Fill Out Your Videos Assets

The video is done, the thumbnail is designed, and you have all your title, description, and tags ready to go. This step is easy, upload the video, and fill out the assets, and give yourself a pat on the back.

Fill Out Your Videos Assets

Step 11: Add Transcripts

In addition to making your content accessible for people who don’t want to or can’t listen to the audio in your video, adding subtitles and closed captions will help YouTube understand the spoken content in your video.

While YouTube does have an automatic subtitle generator, it’s not reliable enough to be used for identifying the keywords you use in your video.

You can choose to write out the whole transcript of your video yourself, but if you are press on time, which of course you are, you can simply go and edit the automatic transcript already available in your video. By the way, you can also use some automatic transcription software.

Step 12: Add Video to Playlist

Finally the last thing you need to do for your video is to add it to a playlist. Even though it might be the first video in the playlist, it helps YouTube identify your video if you organize it in a playlist. As you accumulate more content, having videos in playlists makes content easier to find and keeps relevant videos together.

When viewers searches, having your videos in playlists increases the chance of it being discovered.

So if your first video is about scrambled eggs, maybe you next video can be about the awesome butter toasts.

I guess, you are on your way to making a pretty badass breakfast playlist. I personally can’t wait to see it!

If you treat SEO as an afterthought, only after your video is created, you are not using it to its full potential. If you follow these 12 steps during the course of your production, you will find that SEO doesn’t simply help your video perform at the end, but contributes in all the other phases of creating your video as well.

Besides considering YouTube SEO, you should make a good YouTube video as well. Filmora is a powerful video editing software that features lots of templates and effects. Get the free trial version below and have a try today.

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Do you have any questions about SEO? Please leave us a comment below.

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Oct 26, 2023• Proven solutions

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The joy of creating on YouTube is often dampened by the disappointment of underperforming videos. You have published your content and it’s not getting the views you had hoped.

Well, let’s change that!

In this guide, I’m going to walk you through YouTube SEO from the very start to the very end.

Nothing complicated. No paid programs or expensive apps needed. We are going back to basics and get your videos discovered.

Ready?

Let’s Go!

Part 1: Research Your Topic and Competitors

Come up with a video idea . Can’t come up with one? Let me help. I heard you can make a mean scrambled egg, why don’t you show the world how you do it?

Excellent! Let’s go with that idea.

Wait, don’t go making the video yet. First, we have to do some research. We need to know what videos already exist out there.

Do a quick search on YouTube to see what videos already exist on your topic.

Find Related Videos Sample

Uh oh… your video will be competing against celebrities like Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver.

Okay, don’t panic! There is a fantastic quote, credited to bestselling author, Jon Acuff , that goes:

fantastic quote

While researching your competition, you will feel overwhelmed, but remember, you are at the beginning, and Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver are not even at their middle, they are way passed the finish line. You still have a long journey to go, so don’t get discouraged, get inspired!

Watch those videos and understand what they are all about.

Understand that people watch YouTube for 3 key reasons:

- To be entertained

- To learn something new

- To be inspired

A video that can hit all 3 marks is going to be positioned for success. Don’t fret too much about the competition, as long as your content is good, you will see improvement.

So if you think this scrambled egg idea can hit those 3 marks, then I encourage you to go to the next step. If you don’t, let’s regroup and brainstorm some more YouTube video ideas .

Step 2: Find Keywords

Now that we’ve decided that we are sticking with the video idea, we are ready to do some keyword research. Keywords are the words and phrases people type in the YouTube search bar to discover videos.

Come up with as many relevant keywords as you can. Start by entering a keyword into the YouTube search bar. This will tell you what are the most popular searches associated with that keyword:

Once you have an idea of what people are searching for related to your topic, you’ll want to find more relevant keywords. I like to use the free app, Ubersuggest to do that.

Find Keywords with Ubersuggest

This app gives you a whole list of long-tail keywords, which are 3-4-word phrases which is specific to what your video is about.

Some you will use to dig deeper in and other you will deem irrelevant to your videos. A good way of determining the value of a keyword is by the stats the application shows.

 Keywords in Ubersuggest

How to Read Keyword Suggestions

Once you have a list of keywords, you will see some numbers on the right-hand side. Here is what each one is about:

- Search volume is the number used to identify the popularity of the keyword. The higher the number the more people are searching for it.

- CPC is the value accredited by YouTube, determining how much advertisers are paying to target audiences who search for that keyword and click on the link.

- Competition is the number used to qualify how many other content are using that keyword.

The two categories that matter most to us right now is Search Volume and Competition. We want keywords with high search volume and low competition rate.

In the example above, you can see that the keyword “avocado scrambled eggs” has a Search Volume of 1,000 and a competition rate of 0.0. This is a good keyword to target, if you can incorporate an avocado to your dish… which of course you can!

Step 3: Write Title

I know you might want to deal with the Title, Description, and Tags after you’ve filmed and edited your video. But if you want to apply a YouTube SEO-focused strategy, then these should be addressed before you even pick up a camera as it can greatly dictate the content you end up creating.

A good YouTube title sparks curiosity, evokes emotional reaction, and promises value to your viewers.

Of course you can title your video simply: Making Scrambled Eggs

But does it spark curiosity? Not really… most people can make scrambled eggs.

Does it evoke any emotion? Maybe hunger… but even then, not really…

Finally, does it promise value? Well, assuming that most people can at least crack an egg into a pan, then hardly.

Your scrambled egg is special! Your video is special! We need to evoke that in the title — and as long as you are not writing any clickbait and deliver on what the title suggest, you can do this.

So, how about this: Are My Amazing Scrambled Eggs Better Than Gordon Ramsay’s?

Hmmm… Well, is it? We know that the Gordon Ramsay’s video has almost 30M views. Many people have already tried cooking it, I’m sure. There is only one way to find out, by encouraging others to try it over Gordon’s.

You don’t need to go for a somewhat contentious title like this, but that’s the idea, you want something that gets people curious, make them feel a certain way, and in the end, make them better for having watched your video.

See how a good title can guide the rest of your video?

Step 4: Write Description

You aren’t going to be writing the description for the viewers necessarily, you are going to be writing it for YouTube’s algorithms. The better YouTube understands what your video is about, the better they can show it to people searching for it.

This means you need to include the keywords you were researching at the beginning of your description, as YouTube will be using them to identify the content of your video. 1 or 2 keywords that best represent your video is enough. Don’t stuff the title with too many keywords or you’ll risk sounding like a robot.

But also use the description for practical uses too, if you have additional information such as supportive links, outline of the video’s content, a list of materials, step-by-step guide, or a recipe that you think your human viewers will find useful, you should input that in the description as well.

Step 5: Write Tags

Thank goodness we did the keyword research in Step 2, because coming up with tags is not as easy as it looks.

Pull 15 keywords from the list and keep it somewhere safe.

Note: The keywords you used in the title should be found in your tags, and since they are the most important ones, you should place them first.

Organize your keywords in the tag as such:

Have the specific keywords at the top, followed by more general keywords, and then branded ones:

Specific: How to make scrambled eggs

General: Scrambled eggs

Branded: Gordon Ramsay scrambled eggs

Part 2: Make The Best Darn Video Possible

It doesn’t matter how relevant your keywords are or how epic your title is, if you video sucks (i.e. your viewers click in and leave right away), YouTube will not show it in search.

Even if you haven’t created any videos yet, you can follow these next steps to ensure you are following the best practices to structure your video.

Step 6: Plan and Film the Hook

The first few seconds is where the largest percentage of your earned viewership will drop off. Odds are 20% of your viewers won’t even get past the first 10 seconds .

What you need is a hook, an intro that ensures this video is what they want to watch and let’s them know what they can expect.

Step 7: Film B-Roll

One static camera shot of you talking or cooking or giving a tutorial can cause your viewers to lose attention.

In order to keep your viewers interest, you will need b-roll, or supplemental footage you can cut to give you video more life.

While jump cuts (cuts made on a sequential clip of the same subject or in the same camera position) are fine, having additional footage to cut to will make your video feel more fluid.

So when you are filming your scrambled egg video, make sure you get some footage of you cracking the egg, scrambling it, and serving it on the plate.

Step 8: Encourage Viewers to Engage in Video

Liking, disliking, subscribing, and commenting on your video will all help your performance indirectly.

While YouTube wouldn’t rank your video higher simply because you have more likes subscribers, or comments, engagement from viewers help your video get discovered. If you get a like or comment from a YouTuber with a lot of subscribers, your video may be visible to those who are following that YouTuber for a while.

The best way to get engagement from your audience is to encourage them to like and subscribe or ask them a question or start a dialogue.

For example, in this scrambled egg video you are making, at the end you can ask, “So what do you think, is this better than Gordon Ramsay?”

Encourage Viewers to Engage in Video

Who knows, who will respond.

Step 9: Design a Thumbnail

You could have made a brilliant video, but if you have a poor quality thumbnail that is unattractive, then the overall performance of your video will suffer — and good SEO can only do so much after that.

Your viewers will absolutely judge your video by its cover so it’s important to put some thought into it and not solely rely on the three random thumbnail choices that YouTube picks for you.

Design a Thumbnail

Take a look at your competition. If they all look the same, do something different. Add text or a human face (preferably yours) to evoke emotion, as viewers are more likely to click into a video if they see an expressive image.

Don’t want to pay money for a photo editing software such as Photoshop?

You can use an online service called Canva or download GIMP , an open-source photo editor much like Photoshop, but far less powerful. These will help you get the job done as you are starting out.

Want to know more thumbnail maker? Check our picks of the best free YouTube thumbnail makers .

Part 3: Publishing With Attention to Optimization

Well done finishing the video! You are almost there… but not there yet.

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Come on, keep going!

Step 10: Fill Out Your Videos Assets

The video is done, the thumbnail is designed, and you have all your title, description, and tags ready to go. This step is easy, upload the video, and fill out the assets, and give yourself a pat on the back.

Fill Out Your Videos Assets

Step 11: Add Transcripts

In addition to making your content accessible for people who don’t want to or can’t listen to the audio in your video, adding subtitles and closed captions will help YouTube understand the spoken content in your video.

While YouTube does have an automatic subtitle generator, it’s not reliable enough to be used for identifying the keywords you use in your video.

You can choose to write out the whole transcript of your video yourself, but if you are press on time, which of course you are, you can simply go and edit the automatic transcript already available in your video. By the way, you can also use some automatic transcription software.

Step 12: Add Video to Playlist

Finally the last thing you need to do for your video is to add it to a playlist. Even though it might be the first video in the playlist, it helps YouTube identify your video if you organize it in a playlist. As you accumulate more content, having videos in playlists makes content easier to find and keeps relevant videos together.

When viewers searches, having your videos in playlists increases the chance of it being discovered.

So if your first video is about scrambled eggs, maybe you next video can be about the awesome butter toasts.

I guess, you are on your way to making a pretty badass breakfast playlist. I personally can’t wait to see it!

If you treat SEO as an afterthought, only after your video is created, you are not using it to its full potential. If you follow these 12 steps during the course of your production, you will find that SEO doesn’t simply help your video perform at the end, but contributes in all the other phases of creating your video as well.

Besides considering YouTube SEO, you should make a good YouTube video as well. Filmora is a powerful video editing software that features lots of templates and effects. Get the free trial version below and have a try today.

Download Filmora9 Win Version Download Filmora9 Mac Version

Do you have any questions about SEO? Please leave us a comment below.

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Simple Techniques for Downloading YouTube Content

How to Download YouTube Videos without Any Software [13 Proven Ways]

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Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

YouTube has been a popular source of videos, music, and movies. However, though the YouTube app offers an “Offline” feature to play videos when you’re not connected to the internet, not all videos are eligible for it.

This is why you may look up how to download YouTube videos without any software, right? And that’s how you stumbled upon this page.

We’re glad to inform you that you’ve reached the right place as we’re going to discuss full step by step tutorials on how to download YouTube videos without any software! Let’s explore.

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Suppose you are finding video editing software to edit a YouTube video. We recommend you try a versatile video editing app like Filmora to edit videos on Windows PC and Mac, which offers both basic and advanced video editing features. Creating a video in Filmora doesn’t require a developed set of video editing skills, since all of the tools and options the editor offers are straightforward to use.

Plus, Filmora also has a built-in screen recording function that you can use for YouTube video downloading.

New to Filmora? Check our beginner guide about Filmora in detail or check the quick video tutorial below to find out more details.

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With Filmora, you can easily set the video’s resolution, aspect ratio, and frame rate. If you don’t have your audio and video footage, you can download videos, music, visual and audio effects from a stock footage website like Filmstock effects store.

Filmora also offers screencasting features, so you can easily record gameplay, show viewers, how to use software, or capture any other type of activity on your computer’s screen.

Once you’ve completed the video editing process, you can click on the Export button and decide if you want to export a video directly to your YouTube channel or a destination on your hard drive.

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Should I Use Software to Download YouTube Videos?

In the year 2005, YouTube launched its first video “Met at the Zoo.” Since then it has gained popularity and it is still continuously growing as millions of people are using it and is also supported by various communities.

It becomes quite irritating when you have to buffer a video again and again. It was never so easy to download videos from YouTube. Whether, it is an informative video, a tutorial or your favorite music.

Those days are gone where you have to search for videos when you have to gain some insights or show it to your friends or relatives.

When you search on Google, you will come across thousands of free and paid software through which you can download YouTube videos.

There may be a risk in doing so as downloading software may also get viruses into your system. Or, at times, the process is too complex that you cannot achieve downloading your favorite YouTube videos.

So it is highly recommended not to use any unknown software. With the online tools mentioned below, a novice or an expert can download YouTube videos without any software.

YouTube studio is the basement for YouTubers to upload and track their videos. To some newbies, they might don’t know how to use YouTube Manager. If you happen to be one of them, check this article to get: Everything You Need to Know about YouTube Video Manager >>

Now let’s focus on how to download YouTube videos without any software.

If you don’t need to download the whole YouTube video, you can check this guide to find out the ways of downloading part of a YouTube video.

How to Download YouTube Videos without Any Software: Step by Step Tutorial

When it comes to downloading YouTube videos without any software, online tools stands as the most suitable options.

You not only can access them across any platform, be it Windows, Mac or Android. But also utilize them to get hold of your favorite YouTube video, when there’s no internet available, by downloading it.

For this purpose, we have brought to the proven ways with step by step tutorial on how to download YouTube videos without any software**_._**

1 - YouTubeMP4 2 - SaveTube 3 - Savefrom.net
4 - Catchvideo 5 - Clipconverter.cc 6 - Converto
7 - YouTubNow 8 - SConverter.com 9 - BitDownloader
10 - Y2Mate 11 - GetVideo

What’s more, if you need a YouTube Video Editor and Downloader, try Filmora .

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Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.

1. YouTubeMP4

This online tool is one of the easiest ways to download YouTube videos without any software. You can also preview the video that you love from YouTube before downloading it and that too, without any hassles.

Here’s the step by step tutorial on how to download YouTube videos without any software with YouTubeMP4.

Step 1: First, get hold of the URL of the YouTube video. Then visit the YouTubeMP4 site and paste the link over the space provided.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Hit the “Convert” button. Now, it will fetch the video from the URL. Hit on the “Download” button afterward.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit the YouTube videos downloaded or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

2. SaveTube

Next, we have SaveTube online tool to download YouTube videos without any software. The tool is quite easy to use that even the beginners can use it without any fuss.

Simply use the steps below to download your favorite YouTube video.

Step 1: Check your YouTube Video URL.

Step 2: After “www.” Add “SS” to your link.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Note: Another substitute for the above step is that you can add “kiss” in place of “SS”.

Step 3: As you press “Enter” and you will be redirected to SaveTube.

Step 4: Now, select the resolution and download the video.

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If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

3. Savefrom.net

Savefrom.net is yet another free tool with which you can directly download YouTube videos.

It also supports websites like Daily Motion, Facebook and Vimeo.

This is one of the best things you will come across. By using Savefrom.net helper add-ons you can easily download YouTube videos.

Step 1: Just add the plugin to your web browser. Visit the official site and tap Add to Chrome, then under your videos, you can see the download button.

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Step 2: Once you have installed the plugin, restart the browser for seeing the Download button.

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If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

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Filmora YouTube Video Editor is an expert in creating and editing videos for all YouTubers. You can use the built-in screen recorder to download YouTube videos and add cool visual effects and popular emojis to re-edit your video. Then you can upload to YouTube directly and gain more views!

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4. Catchvideo

Last but not least, you can also make use of Catchvideo. It is one of the best online Youtube video downloading websites. For using this, you will have to follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Copy the URL of the video to be downloaded.

Step 2: Paste the URL into the site’s bar.

Step 3: Select the video quality.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 4: On top of the page, you will be seeing the Quick Download button, press that or Press Catch.

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

5. Clipconverter.cc

Clipconverter.cc to help you download the Youtube videos without much ado. With the help of this tool, you can also convert the “to be downloaded” file in other formats too.

You simply need to follow the tutorial below to download YouTube videos without any software.

Step 1: Check your YouTube Video URL.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Copy and Paste it in ClipConvertor.cc

Step 3: You can easily select the format in which you want your video to be downloaded. It can be AVI, M4A or even MP3 (as you can see in the screenshot above). After you have chosen the format, click on Continue.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 4: Now you can select the resolution in which the file has to be downloaded and press Start.

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Step 5: Press Download

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6. Converto

Holding the 3rd spot, Converto is the next online tool to download YouTube videos without any software. It not only enables you to download your favorite YouTube videos. But, you can also watch or listen to them over your mobile devices as per your needs.

With this tool, you can easily download your YouTube video into MP4, MP3 or GIF file format.

Moreover, with an easy to perform the process, you can seamlessly download videos in the said file formats, that too, in high quality.

What’s more? Well, this tool offers you the functionality to edit filename, ID3 tags prior to downloading the file.

Furthermore, you can even select the output quality of the YouTube video with the help of the ‘Settings’ button.

Let’s understand how to download YouTube videos without any software with Converto.

Step 1: Head to YouTube and copy the URL of the video. Now, on the Converto website, paste the link into the conversion box.

Step 2: Next, select the file format for the downloaded file, for instance, MP4 and then hit the “Convert” button.

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Step 3: Lastly, hit on the ‘Click here’ link and you’re YouTube video will be download to your device storage.

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

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7. YouTubNow

A yet another interesting online tool to download YouTube videos without any software is YouTubNow. With this tool, you can download videos and have the privilege to convert them to a soundtrack (supported file formats for conversion are MP3, M4A and WebM).

Moreover, it enables you to watch movies, sports videos available on YouTube, or even listen to music, right from the interface of the site.

Now, if you don’t have access to the URL of the YouTube video, simply search for the video’s name. It will bring up all related results quickly.

Here’s a quick stepwise tutorial on downloading YouTube videos without any software with YouTubNow.

Step 1: Visit the YouTubNow website and then paste the YouTube video URL into the input box.

Note: Alternatively, punch in the name of the YouTube video and hit “Search”. It will bring up all the relevant results from YouTube. Simply pick the required video and proceed further.

Step 2: Next, from the drop-down menu available besides the video thumbnail, opt for the file format you require, say, MP4. Lastly, push the “Download” button and within a short span of time, YouTube video will be downloaded to your storage.

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8. SConverter.com

When it comes to downloading YouTube videos without any software, SConverter.com is one of the best online tools. This can help you get your video downloaded and converted to the common formats.

It works and provides you the best results without compromising the quality. Along with offering free service, it lets you download unlimited videos. This is one of the best options to have when you wish to download YouTube videos without any software.

Here is how it works.

Step 1: Firstly, visit the YouTube website and play the song/video/movie that you wish to download. While the video is playing, tap on the address bar and the URL of the video will get highlighted as blue. Copy that link now.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Now, go to the SConverter.com website and paste the link on the provided space for it. Hit on “Start” right after pasting the link given just beside the box.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: You will notice the list of resolution options as well as formats. Choose a suitable one and hit “Download”.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 4: From the pop-up that comes, you can choose from the two options namely, “Fast Download” and “Direct Link”. The downloading will be initiated now and you are good to go.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

9. BitDownloader – Free Online Video Downloader

The next YouTube downloader is by BitDownloader.

This online medium lets the users downloading videos not just from YouTube but other websites too like Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

Also, if you want a video without sound, this online downloader has the option for the same too.

This free website is completely safe and reliable to use and you can easily get your favorite video with you when your priority is to download YouTube videos without any software.

Let’s get to know about how you can download YouTube videos with BitDownloader.

Step 1: There is little to no dissimilarity that has the steps of this tool and the aforementioned one. Just visit YouTube to get the link of the video copied as the first step.

Step 2: Now, get to the official website of this online platform and paste the link in the search box. Either press the Enter key on keyboard or tap the “Download” button.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: Multiple formats and quality for the videos will be shown to you. You can right-click on the “Download” button and select “Save As/Download” to get the video.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

10. Y2Mate YouTube Download

Here is the next downloader tool that can assist you in getting the download job done. This tool claims to have an ad-free experience and allow you to download unlimited videos. Numerous quality presets and formats are provided on this website.

All in all, it can be considered one of the convenient ways to download YouTube videos sans software.

Step 1: To start, get the URL of the video in your download wish-list from YouTube.

Step 2: Once you copy the link, open YouTube Download in another tab and paste the link followed by tapping on “Search”.

Step 3: A few options for quality and resolution will be listed. Tap on “Generate Link” beside the suitable option.

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Step 4: Lastly, hit on “Download” and you will get your video.

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

11. GetVideo

The last that we would like to introduce when you have to download YouTube videos without software will be GetVideo.

As the name suggests, you can easily get your video and in the formats including MP4, WEBM, 3GPP, etc. 480p, HD, Full HD, and Ultra HD are supported with this online downloader.

With the help of this tool, you will get your video in no minutes.

Step 1: Start with opening YouTube on your PC. Then, go for the video clip to be downloaded and copy the URL showing in the address bar.

Step 2: Now, go to this online video downloader’s website and paste the same link in the box.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: Tap on “Download” and you will be able to see the quality option. Next, tap on “Download Video” and that is about it.

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Bonus: Download YouTube Videos Easily on Firefox/Opera

Without installing any software, you can also use add-ons for downloading YouTube videos without any software.

For Firefox

Step 1: Click on the green download button, and your extension will be downloaded.

how to download youtube videos without any software for firefox

Step 2: Now, whenever you select the video on YouTube, a download button will appear, and click on that and your video will be downloaded.

Step 3: After clicking on the download, you can choose the format in which you want your video to be downloaded.

For Opera

Step 1: To install the add-on, click download/Add to Opera.

how to download youtube videos without any software for opera

Step 2: Go to the video which has to be downloaded.

Step 3: You will see, download button under the video.

Step 4: Now choose the format in which you want your video to be downloaded and continue.

You may also like: 10 Best Free Outro Makers Online to Create Perfect Outro Templates >>

Pro Tips to Download Your Video Successfully

Tip 1: Stable Network Connectivity

Connecting your PC/device to a stable Wi-Fi network source, while downloading the video, ensures proper connectivity between your PC/device and the server.

Tip 2: Inspect for bloatware/crapware being pushed along

Ensure not to use any of the tools that push unwanted crapware along with downloading the video. Therefore, inspecting a lil’ more about the online YouTube Downloader tool is recommended. You can rely on the aforementioned tools as they do not push bloatware along with the requested video.

Tip 3: Feasibility across devices

When you’re in a situation where you can access a computer immediately, you can always make use of the aforementioned online tools over your smartphone devices to download the desired YouTube video.

Read More to Get : How to Reverse Search a Video >>

Final Verdict

So that was all about how to download YouTube videos without any software. With this comprehensive information, we’re now positive that you no longer have to worry about how to download YouTube videos without any software**_._**

At last, if you’ve liked our efforts please share this post with your friends or family. Or, if you have any queries, please feel free to comment below! Happy Downloading!

author avatar

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

YouTube has been a popular source of videos, music, and movies. However, though the YouTube app offers an “Offline” feature to play videos when you’re not connected to the internet, not all videos are eligible for it.

This is why you may look up how to download YouTube videos without any software, right? And that’s how you stumbled upon this page.

We’re glad to inform you that you’ve reached the right place as we’re going to discuss full step by step tutorials on how to download YouTube videos without any software! Let’s explore.

Best All-In-One Editor to Download & Edit YouTube Videos

Suppose you are finding video editing software to edit a YouTube video. We recommend you try a versatile video editing app like Filmora to edit videos on Windows PC and Mac, which offers both basic and advanced video editing features. Creating a video in Filmora doesn’t require a developed set of video editing skills, since all of the tools and options the editor offers are straightforward to use.

Plus, Filmora also has a built-in screen recording function that you can use for YouTube video downloading.

New to Filmora? Check our beginner guide about Filmora in detail or check the quick video tutorial below to find out more details.

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

With Filmora, you can easily set the video’s resolution, aspect ratio, and frame rate. If you don’t have your audio and video footage, you can download videos, music, visual and audio effects from a stock footage website like Filmstock effects store.

Filmora also offers screencasting features, so you can easily record gameplay, show viewers, how to use software, or capture any other type of activity on your computer’s screen.

Once you’ve completed the video editing process, you can click on the Export button and decide if you want to export a video directly to your YouTube channel or a destination on your hard drive.

You May Also Wonder:
Guide on How to Loop a YouTube Video >>
Free YouTube Playlist Downloaders>>

Should I Use Software to Download YouTube Videos?

In the year 2005, YouTube launched its first video “Met at the Zoo.” Since then it has gained popularity and it is still continuously growing as millions of people are using it and is also supported by various communities.

It becomes quite irritating when you have to buffer a video again and again. It was never so easy to download videos from YouTube. Whether, it is an informative video, a tutorial or your favorite music.

Those days are gone where you have to search for videos when you have to gain some insights or show it to your friends or relatives.

When you search on Google, you will come across thousands of free and paid software through which you can download YouTube videos.

There may be a risk in doing so as downloading software may also get viruses into your system. Or, at times, the process is too complex that you cannot achieve downloading your favorite YouTube videos.

So it is highly recommended not to use any unknown software. With the online tools mentioned below, a novice or an expert can download YouTube videos without any software.

YouTube studio is the basement for YouTubers to upload and track their videos. To some newbies, they might don’t know how to use YouTube Manager. If you happen to be one of them, check this article to get: Everything You Need to Know about YouTube Video Manager >>

Now let’s focus on how to download YouTube videos without any software.

If you don’t need to download the whole YouTube video, you can check this guide to find out the ways of downloading part of a YouTube video.

How to Download YouTube Videos without Any Software: Step by Step Tutorial

When it comes to downloading YouTube videos without any software, online tools stands as the most suitable options.

You not only can access them across any platform, be it Windows, Mac or Android. But also utilize them to get hold of your favorite YouTube video, when there’s no internet available, by downloading it.

For this purpose, we have brought to the proven ways with step by step tutorial on how to download YouTube videos without any software**_._**

1 - YouTubeMP4 2 - SaveTube 3 - Savefrom.net
4 - Catchvideo 5 - Clipconverter.cc 6 - Converto
7 - YouTubNow 8 - SConverter.com 9 - BitDownloader
10 - Y2Mate 11 - GetVideo

What’s more, if you need a YouTube Video Editor and Downloader, try Filmora .

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.

1. YouTubeMP4

This online tool is one of the easiest ways to download YouTube videos without any software. You can also preview the video that you love from YouTube before downloading it and that too, without any hassles.

Here’s the step by step tutorial on how to download YouTube videos without any software with YouTubeMP4.

Step 1: First, get hold of the URL of the YouTube video. Then visit the YouTubeMP4 site and paste the link over the space provided.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Hit the “Convert” button. Now, it will fetch the video from the URL. Hit on the “Download” button afterward.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit the YouTube videos downloaded or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

2. SaveTube

Next, we have SaveTube online tool to download YouTube videos without any software. The tool is quite easy to use that even the beginners can use it without any fuss.

Simply use the steps below to download your favorite YouTube video.

Step 1: Check your YouTube Video URL.

Step 2: After “www.” Add “SS” to your link.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Note: Another substitute for the above step is that you can add “kiss” in place of “SS”.

Step 3: As you press “Enter” and you will be redirected to SaveTube.

Step 4: Now, select the resolution and download the video.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

3. Savefrom.net

Savefrom.net is yet another free tool with which you can directly download YouTube videos.

It also supports websites like Daily Motion, Facebook and Vimeo.

This is one of the best things you will come across. By using Savefrom.net helper add-ons you can easily download YouTube videos.

Step 1: Just add the plugin to your web browser. Visit the official site and tap Add to Chrome, then under your videos, you can see the download button.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Once you have installed the plugin, restart the browser for seeing the Download button.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

Try Filmora to Download and Edit YouTube Video for Free!

Filmora YouTube Video Editor is an expert in creating and editing videos for all YouTubers. You can use the built-in screen recorder to download YouTube videos and add cool visual effects and popular emojis to re-edit your video. Then you can upload to YouTube directly and gain more views!

Download and Edit YouTube Videos Download and Edit YouTube Videos Download and Edit YouTube Videos Learn More >

4. Catchvideo

Last but not least, you can also make use of Catchvideo. It is one of the best online Youtube video downloading websites. For using this, you will have to follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Copy the URL of the video to be downloaded.

Step 2: Paste the URL into the site’s bar.

Step 3: Select the video quality.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 4: On top of the page, you will be seeing the Quick Download button, press that or Press Catch.

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

5. Clipconverter.cc

Clipconverter.cc to help you download the Youtube videos without much ado. With the help of this tool, you can also convert the “to be downloaded” file in other formats too.

You simply need to follow the tutorial below to download YouTube videos without any software.

Step 1: Check your YouTube Video URL.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Copy and Paste it in ClipConvertor.cc

Step 3: You can easily select the format in which you want your video to be downloaded. It can be AVI, M4A or even MP3 (as you can see in the screenshot above). After you have chosen the format, click on Continue.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 4: Now you can select the resolution in which the file has to be downloaded and press Start.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 5: Press Download

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

6. Converto

Holding the 3rd spot, Converto is the next online tool to download YouTube videos without any software. It not only enables you to download your favorite YouTube videos. But, you can also watch or listen to them over your mobile devices as per your needs.

With this tool, you can easily download your YouTube video into MP4, MP3 or GIF file format.

Moreover, with an easy to perform the process, you can seamlessly download videos in the said file formats, that too, in high quality.

What’s more? Well, this tool offers you the functionality to edit filename, ID3 tags prior to downloading the file.

Furthermore, you can even select the output quality of the YouTube video with the help of the ‘Settings’ button.

Let’s understand how to download YouTube videos without any software with Converto.

Step 1: Head to YouTube and copy the URL of the video. Now, on the Converto website, paste the link into the conversion box.

Step 2: Next, select the file format for the downloaded file, for instance, MP4 and then hit the “Convert” button.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: Lastly, hit on the ‘Click here’ link and you’re YouTube video will be download to your device storage.

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

filmora box

Filmora Video Editor

Create AI-Generated Video with Filmora

Filmora Discord video editor offers a ChatGPT plug-in and AI tools to enhance your creative vision. Make your idea into reality.

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

7. YouTubNow

A yet another interesting online tool to download YouTube videos without any software is YouTubNow. With this tool, you can download videos and have the privilege to convert them to a soundtrack (supported file formats for conversion are MP3, M4A and WebM).

Moreover, it enables you to watch movies, sports videos available on YouTube, or even listen to music, right from the interface of the site.

Now, if you don’t have access to the URL of the YouTube video, simply search for the video’s name. It will bring up all related results quickly.

Here’s a quick stepwise tutorial on downloading YouTube videos without any software with YouTubNow.

Step 1: Visit the YouTubNow website and then paste the YouTube video URL into the input box.

Note: Alternatively, punch in the name of the YouTube video and hit “Search”. It will bring up all the relevant results from YouTube. Simply pick the required video and proceed further.

Step 2: Next, from the drop-down menu available besides the video thumbnail, opt for the file format you require, say, MP4. Lastly, push the “Download” button and within a short span of time, YouTube video will be downloaded to your storage.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

8. SConverter.com

When it comes to downloading YouTube videos without any software, SConverter.com is one of the best online tools. This can help you get your video downloaded and converted to the common formats.

It works and provides you the best results without compromising the quality. Along with offering free service, it lets you download unlimited videos. This is one of the best options to have when you wish to download YouTube videos without any software.

Here is how it works.

Step 1: Firstly, visit the YouTube website and play the song/video/movie that you wish to download. While the video is playing, tap on the address bar and the URL of the video will get highlighted as blue. Copy that link now.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Now, go to the SConverter.com website and paste the link on the provided space for it. Hit on “Start” right after pasting the link given just beside the box.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: You will notice the list of resolution options as well as formats. Choose a suitable one and hit “Download”.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 4: From the pop-up that comes, you can choose from the two options namely, “Fast Download” and “Direct Link”. The downloading will be initiated now and you are good to go.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

9. BitDownloader – Free Online Video Downloader

The next YouTube downloader is by BitDownloader.

This online medium lets the users downloading videos not just from YouTube but other websites too like Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

Also, if you want a video without sound, this online downloader has the option for the same too.

This free website is completely safe and reliable to use and you can easily get your favorite video with you when your priority is to download YouTube videos without any software.

Let’s get to know about how you can download YouTube videos with BitDownloader.

Step 1: There is little to no dissimilarity that has the steps of this tool and the aforementioned one. Just visit YouTube to get the link of the video copied as the first step.

Step 2: Now, get to the official website of this online platform and paste the link in the search box. Either press the Enter key on keyboard or tap the “Download” button.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: Multiple formats and quality for the videos will be shown to you. You can right-click on the “Download” button and select “Save As/Download” to get the video.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

10. Y2Mate YouTube Download

Here is the next downloader tool that can assist you in getting the download job done. This tool claims to have an ad-free experience and allow you to download unlimited videos. Numerous quality presets and formats are provided on this website.

All in all, it can be considered one of the convenient ways to download YouTube videos sans software.

Step 1: To start, get the URL of the video in your download wish-list from YouTube.

Step 2: Once you copy the link, open YouTube Download in another tab and paste the link followed by tapping on “Search”.

Step 3: A few options for quality and resolution will be listed. Tap on “Generate Link” beside the suitable option.

y2mate

Step 4: Lastly, hit on “Download” and you will get your video.

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

11. GetVideo

The last that we would like to introduce when you have to download YouTube videos without software will be GetVideo.

As the name suggests, you can easily get your video and in the formats including MP4, WEBM, 3GPP, etc. 480p, HD, Full HD, and Ultra HD are supported with this online downloader.

With the help of this tool, you will get your video in no minutes.

Step 1: Start with opening YouTube on your PC. Then, go for the video clip to be downloaded and copy the URL showing in the address bar.

Step 2: Now, go to this online video downloader’s website and paste the same link in the box.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: Tap on “Download” and you will be able to see the quality option. Next, tap on “Download Video” and that is about it.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

You may also like: YouTube Outro Complete Guide [+Best Makers & Free Templates] >>

Bonus: Download YouTube Videos Easily on Firefox/Opera

Without installing any software, you can also use add-ons for downloading YouTube videos without any software.

For Firefox

Step 1: Click on the green download button, and your extension will be downloaded.

how to download youtube videos without any software for firefox

Step 2: Now, whenever you select the video on YouTube, a download button will appear, and click on that and your video will be downloaded.

Step 3: After clicking on the download, you can choose the format in which you want your video to be downloaded.

For Opera

Step 1: To install the add-on, click download/Add to Opera.

how to download youtube videos without any software for opera

Step 2: Go to the video which has to be downloaded.

Step 3: You will see, download button under the video.

Step 4: Now choose the format in which you want your video to be downloaded and continue.

You may also like: 10 Best Free Outro Makers Online to Create Perfect Outro Templates >>

Pro Tips to Download Your Video Successfully

Tip 1: Stable Network Connectivity

Connecting your PC/device to a stable Wi-Fi network source, while downloading the video, ensures proper connectivity between your PC/device and the server.

Tip 2: Inspect for bloatware/crapware being pushed along

Ensure not to use any of the tools that push unwanted crapware along with downloading the video. Therefore, inspecting a lil’ more about the online YouTube Downloader tool is recommended. You can rely on the aforementioned tools as they do not push bloatware along with the requested video.

Tip 3: Feasibility across devices

When you’re in a situation where you can access a computer immediately, you can always make use of the aforementioned online tools over your smartphone devices to download the desired YouTube video.

Read More to Get : How to Reverse Search a Video >>

Final Verdict

So that was all about how to download YouTube videos without any software. With this comprehensive information, we’re now positive that you no longer have to worry about how to download YouTube videos without any software**_._**

At last, if you’ve liked our efforts please share this post with your friends or family. Or, if you have any queries, please feel free to comment below! Happy Downloading!

author avatar

Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

YouTube has been a popular source of videos, music, and movies. However, though the YouTube app offers an “Offline” feature to play videos when you’re not connected to the internet, not all videos are eligible for it.

This is why you may look up how to download YouTube videos without any software, right? And that’s how you stumbled upon this page.

We’re glad to inform you that you’ve reached the right place as we’re going to discuss full step by step tutorials on how to download YouTube videos without any software! Let’s explore.

Best All-In-One Editor to Download & Edit YouTube Videos

Suppose you are finding video editing software to edit a YouTube video. We recommend you try a versatile video editing app like Filmora to edit videos on Windows PC and Mac, which offers both basic and advanced video editing features. Creating a video in Filmora doesn’t require a developed set of video editing skills, since all of the tools and options the editor offers are straightforward to use.

Plus, Filmora also has a built-in screen recording function that you can use for YouTube video downloading.

New to Filmora? Check our beginner guide about Filmora in detail or check the quick video tutorial below to find out more details.

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

With Filmora, you can easily set the video’s resolution, aspect ratio, and frame rate. If you don’t have your audio and video footage, you can download videos, music, visual and audio effects from a stock footage website like Filmstock effects store.

Filmora also offers screencasting features, so you can easily record gameplay, show viewers, how to use software, or capture any other type of activity on your computer’s screen.

Once you’ve completed the video editing process, you can click on the Export button and decide if you want to export a video directly to your YouTube channel or a destination on your hard drive.

You May Also Wonder:
Guide on How to Loop a YouTube Video >>
Free YouTube Playlist Downloaders>>

Should I Use Software to Download YouTube Videos?

In the year 2005, YouTube launched its first video “Met at the Zoo.” Since then it has gained popularity and it is still continuously growing as millions of people are using it and is also supported by various communities.

It becomes quite irritating when you have to buffer a video again and again. It was never so easy to download videos from YouTube. Whether, it is an informative video, a tutorial or your favorite music.

Those days are gone where you have to search for videos when you have to gain some insights or show it to your friends or relatives.

When you search on Google, you will come across thousands of free and paid software through which you can download YouTube videos.

There may be a risk in doing so as downloading software may also get viruses into your system. Or, at times, the process is too complex that you cannot achieve downloading your favorite YouTube videos.

So it is highly recommended not to use any unknown software. With the online tools mentioned below, a novice or an expert can download YouTube videos without any software.

YouTube studio is the basement for YouTubers to upload and track their videos. To some newbies, they might don’t know how to use YouTube Manager. If you happen to be one of them, check this article to get: Everything You Need to Know about YouTube Video Manager >>

Now let’s focus on how to download YouTube videos without any software.

If you don’t need to download the whole YouTube video, you can check this guide to find out the ways of downloading part of a YouTube video.

How to Download YouTube Videos without Any Software: Step by Step Tutorial

When it comes to downloading YouTube videos without any software, online tools stands as the most suitable options.

You not only can access them across any platform, be it Windows, Mac or Android. But also utilize them to get hold of your favorite YouTube video, when there’s no internet available, by downloading it.

For this purpose, we have brought to the proven ways with step by step tutorial on how to download YouTube videos without any software**_._**

1 - YouTubeMP4 2 - SaveTube 3 - Savefrom.net
4 - Catchvideo 5 - Clipconverter.cc 6 - Converto
7 - YouTubNow 8 - SConverter.com 9 - BitDownloader
10 - Y2Mate 11 - GetVideo

What’s more, if you need a YouTube Video Editor and Downloader, try Filmora .

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.

1. YouTubeMP4

This online tool is one of the easiest ways to download YouTube videos without any software. You can also preview the video that you love from YouTube before downloading it and that too, without any hassles.

Here’s the step by step tutorial on how to download YouTube videos without any software with YouTubeMP4.

Step 1: First, get hold of the URL of the YouTube video. Then visit the YouTubeMP4 site and paste the link over the space provided.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Hit the “Convert” button. Now, it will fetch the video from the URL. Hit on the “Download” button afterward.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit the YouTube videos downloaded or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

2. SaveTube

Next, we have SaveTube online tool to download YouTube videos without any software. The tool is quite easy to use that even the beginners can use it without any fuss.

Simply use the steps below to download your favorite YouTube video.

Step 1: Check your YouTube Video URL.

Step 2: After “www.” Add “SS” to your link.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Note: Another substitute for the above step is that you can add “kiss” in place of “SS”.

Step 3: As you press “Enter” and you will be redirected to SaveTube.

Step 4: Now, select the resolution and download the video.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

3. Savefrom.net

Savefrom.net is yet another free tool with which you can directly download YouTube videos.

It also supports websites like Daily Motion, Facebook and Vimeo.

This is one of the best things you will come across. By using Savefrom.net helper add-ons you can easily download YouTube videos.

Step 1: Just add the plugin to your web browser. Visit the official site and tap Add to Chrome, then under your videos, you can see the download button.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Once you have installed the plugin, restart the browser for seeing the Download button.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

Try Filmora to Download and Edit YouTube Video for Free!

Filmora YouTube Video Editor is an expert in creating and editing videos for all YouTubers. You can use the built-in screen recorder to download YouTube videos and add cool visual effects and popular emojis to re-edit your video. Then you can upload to YouTube directly and gain more views!

Download and Edit YouTube Videos Download and Edit YouTube Videos Download and Edit YouTube Videos Learn More >

4. Catchvideo

Last but not least, you can also make use of Catchvideo. It is one of the best online Youtube video downloading websites. For using this, you will have to follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Copy the URL of the video to be downloaded.

Step 2: Paste the URL into the site’s bar.

Step 3: Select the video quality.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 4: On top of the page, you will be seeing the Quick Download button, press that or Press Catch.

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

5. Clipconverter.cc

Clipconverter.cc to help you download the Youtube videos without much ado. With the help of this tool, you can also convert the “to be downloaded” file in other formats too.

You simply need to follow the tutorial below to download YouTube videos without any software.

Step 1: Check your YouTube Video URL.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Copy and Paste it in ClipConvertor.cc

Step 3: You can easily select the format in which you want your video to be downloaded. It can be AVI, M4A or even MP3 (as you can see in the screenshot above). After you have chosen the format, click on Continue.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 4: Now you can select the resolution in which the file has to be downloaded and press Start.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 5: Press Download

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

Free Download

Filmora secure download Secure Download

6. Converto

Holding the 3rd spot, Converto is the next online tool to download YouTube videos without any software. It not only enables you to download your favorite YouTube videos. But, you can also watch or listen to them over your mobile devices as per your needs.

With this tool, you can easily download your YouTube video into MP4, MP3 or GIF file format.

Moreover, with an easy to perform the process, you can seamlessly download videos in the said file formats, that too, in high quality.

What’s more? Well, this tool offers you the functionality to edit filename, ID3 tags prior to downloading the file.

Furthermore, you can even select the output quality of the YouTube video with the help of the ‘Settings’ button.

Let’s understand how to download YouTube videos without any software with Converto.

Step 1: Head to YouTube and copy the URL of the video. Now, on the Converto website, paste the link into the conversion box.

Step 2: Next, select the file format for the downloaded file, for instance, MP4 and then hit the “Convert” button.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: Lastly, hit on the ‘Click here’ link and you’re YouTube video will be download to your device storage.

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

filmora box

Filmora Video Editor

Create AI-Generated Video with Filmora

Filmora Discord video editor offers a ChatGPT plug-in and AI tools to enhance your creative vision. Make your idea into reality.

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

7. YouTubNow

A yet another interesting online tool to download YouTube videos without any software is YouTubNow. With this tool, you can download videos and have the privilege to convert them to a soundtrack (supported file formats for conversion are MP3, M4A and WebM).

Moreover, it enables you to watch movies, sports videos available on YouTube, or even listen to music, right from the interface of the site.

Now, if you don’t have access to the URL of the YouTube video, simply search for the video’s name. It will bring up all related results quickly.

Here’s a quick stepwise tutorial on downloading YouTube videos without any software with YouTubNow.

Step 1: Visit the YouTubNow website and then paste the YouTube video URL into the input box.

Note: Alternatively, punch in the name of the YouTube video and hit “Search”. It will bring up all the relevant results from YouTube. Simply pick the required video and proceed further.

Step 2: Next, from the drop-down menu available besides the video thumbnail, opt for the file format you require, say, MP4. Lastly, push the “Download” button and within a short span of time, YouTube video will be downloaded to your storage.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

8. SConverter.com

When it comes to downloading YouTube videos without any software, SConverter.com is one of the best online tools. This can help you get your video downloaded and converted to the common formats.

It works and provides you the best results without compromising the quality. Along with offering free service, it lets you download unlimited videos. This is one of the best options to have when you wish to download YouTube videos without any software.

Here is how it works.

Step 1: Firstly, visit the YouTube website and play the song/video/movie that you wish to download. While the video is playing, tap on the address bar and the URL of the video will get highlighted as blue. Copy that link now.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Now, go to the SConverter.com website and paste the link on the provided space for it. Hit on “Start” right after pasting the link given just beside the box.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: You will notice the list of resolution options as well as formats. Choose a suitable one and hit “Download”.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 4: From the pop-up that comes, you can choose from the two options namely, “Fast Download” and “Direct Link”. The downloading will be initiated now and you are good to go.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

9. BitDownloader – Free Online Video Downloader

The next YouTube downloader is by BitDownloader.

This online medium lets the users downloading videos not just from YouTube but other websites too like Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

Also, if you want a video without sound, this online downloader has the option for the same too.

This free website is completely safe and reliable to use and you can easily get your favorite video with you when your priority is to download YouTube videos without any software.

Let’s get to know about how you can download YouTube videos with BitDownloader.

Step 1: There is little to no dissimilarity that has the steps of this tool and the aforementioned one. Just visit YouTube to get the link of the video copied as the first step.

Step 2: Now, get to the official website of this online platform and paste the link in the search box. Either press the Enter key on keyboard or tap the “Download” button.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: Multiple formats and quality for the videos will be shown to you. You can right-click on the “Download” button and select “Save As/Download” to get the video.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

10. Y2Mate YouTube Download

Here is the next downloader tool that can assist you in getting the download job done. This tool claims to have an ad-free experience and allow you to download unlimited videos. Numerous quality presets and formats are provided on this website.

All in all, it can be considered one of the convenient ways to download YouTube videos sans software.

Step 1: To start, get the URL of the video in your download wish-list from YouTube.

Step 2: Once you copy the link, open YouTube Download in another tab and paste the link followed by tapping on “Search”.

Step 3: A few options for quality and resolution will be listed. Tap on “Generate Link” beside the suitable option.

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Step 4: Lastly, hit on “Download” and you will get your video.

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

11. GetVideo

The last that we would like to introduce when you have to download YouTube videos without software will be GetVideo.

As the name suggests, you can easily get your video and in the formats including MP4, WEBM, 3GPP, etc. 480p, HD, Full HD, and Ultra HD are supported with this online downloader.

With the help of this tool, you will get your video in no minutes.

Step 1: Start with opening YouTube on your PC. Then, go for the video clip to be downloaded and copy the URL showing in the address bar.

Step 2: Now, go to this online video downloader’s website and paste the same link in the box.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: Tap on “Download” and you will be able to see the quality option. Next, tap on “Download Video” and that is about it.

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If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

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Bonus: Download YouTube Videos Easily on Firefox/Opera

Without installing any software, you can also use add-ons for downloading YouTube videos without any software.

For Firefox

Step 1: Click on the green download button, and your extension will be downloaded.

how to download youtube videos without any software for firefox

Step 2: Now, whenever you select the video on YouTube, a download button will appear, and click on that and your video will be downloaded.

Step 3: After clicking on the download, you can choose the format in which you want your video to be downloaded.

For Opera

Step 1: To install the add-on, click download/Add to Opera.

how to download youtube videos without any software for opera

Step 2: Go to the video which has to be downloaded.

Step 3: You will see, download button under the video.

Step 4: Now choose the format in which you want your video to be downloaded and continue.

You may also like: 10 Best Free Outro Makers Online to Create Perfect Outro Templates >>

Pro Tips to Download Your Video Successfully

Tip 1: Stable Network Connectivity

Connecting your PC/device to a stable Wi-Fi network source, while downloading the video, ensures proper connectivity between your PC/device and the server.

Tip 2: Inspect for bloatware/crapware being pushed along

Ensure not to use any of the tools that push unwanted crapware along with downloading the video. Therefore, inspecting a lil’ more about the online YouTube Downloader tool is recommended. You can rely on the aforementioned tools as they do not push bloatware along with the requested video.

Tip 3: Feasibility across devices

When you’re in a situation where you can access a computer immediately, you can always make use of the aforementioned online tools over your smartphone devices to download the desired YouTube video.

Read More to Get : How to Reverse Search a Video >>

Final Verdict

So that was all about how to download YouTube videos without any software. With this comprehensive information, we’re now positive that you no longer have to worry about how to download YouTube videos without any software**_._**

At last, if you’ve liked our efforts please share this post with your friends or family. Or, if you have any queries, please feel free to comment below! Happy Downloading!

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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

YouTube has been a popular source of videos, music, and movies. However, though the YouTube app offers an “Offline” feature to play videos when you’re not connected to the internet, not all videos are eligible for it.

This is why you may look up how to download YouTube videos without any software, right? And that’s how you stumbled upon this page.

We’re glad to inform you that you’ve reached the right place as we’re going to discuss full step by step tutorials on how to download YouTube videos without any software! Let’s explore.

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Suppose you are finding video editing software to edit a YouTube video. We recommend you try a versatile video editing app like Filmora to edit videos on Windows PC and Mac, which offers both basic and advanced video editing features. Creating a video in Filmora doesn’t require a developed set of video editing skills, since all of the tools and options the editor offers are straightforward to use.

Plus, Filmora also has a built-in screen recording function that you can use for YouTube video downloading.

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With Filmora, you can easily set the video’s resolution, aspect ratio, and frame rate. If you don’t have your audio and video footage, you can download videos, music, visual and audio effects from a stock footage website like Filmstock effects store.

Filmora also offers screencasting features, so you can easily record gameplay, show viewers, how to use software, or capture any other type of activity on your computer’s screen.

Once you’ve completed the video editing process, you can click on the Export button and decide if you want to export a video directly to your YouTube channel or a destination on your hard drive.

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Should I Use Software to Download YouTube Videos?

In the year 2005, YouTube launched its first video “Met at the Zoo.” Since then it has gained popularity and it is still continuously growing as millions of people are using it and is also supported by various communities.

It becomes quite irritating when you have to buffer a video again and again. It was never so easy to download videos from YouTube. Whether, it is an informative video, a tutorial or your favorite music.

Those days are gone where you have to search for videos when you have to gain some insights or show it to your friends or relatives.

When you search on Google, you will come across thousands of free and paid software through which you can download YouTube videos.

There may be a risk in doing so as downloading software may also get viruses into your system. Or, at times, the process is too complex that you cannot achieve downloading your favorite YouTube videos.

So it is highly recommended not to use any unknown software. With the online tools mentioned below, a novice or an expert can download YouTube videos without any software.

YouTube studio is the basement for YouTubers to upload and track their videos. To some newbies, they might don’t know how to use YouTube Manager. If you happen to be one of them, check this article to get: Everything You Need to Know about YouTube Video Manager >>

Now let’s focus on how to download YouTube videos without any software.

If you don’t need to download the whole YouTube video, you can check this guide to find out the ways of downloading part of a YouTube video.

How to Download YouTube Videos without Any Software: Step by Step Tutorial

When it comes to downloading YouTube videos without any software, online tools stands as the most suitable options.

You not only can access them across any platform, be it Windows, Mac or Android. But also utilize them to get hold of your favorite YouTube video, when there’s no internet available, by downloading it.

For this purpose, we have brought to the proven ways with step by step tutorial on how to download YouTube videos without any software**_._**

1 - YouTubeMP4 2 - SaveTube 3 - Savefrom.net
4 - Catchvideo 5 - Clipconverter.cc 6 - Converto
7 - YouTubNow 8 - SConverter.com 9 - BitDownloader
10 - Y2Mate 11 - GetVideo

What’s more, if you need a YouTube Video Editor and Downloader, try Filmora .

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Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.

1. YouTubeMP4

This online tool is one of the easiest ways to download YouTube videos without any software. You can also preview the video that you love from YouTube before downloading it and that too, without any hassles.

Here’s the step by step tutorial on how to download YouTube videos without any software with YouTubeMP4.

Step 1: First, get hold of the URL of the YouTube video. Then visit the YouTubeMP4 site and paste the link over the space provided.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Hit the “Convert” button. Now, it will fetch the video from the URL. Hit on the “Download” button afterward.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit the YouTube videos downloaded or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

2. SaveTube

Next, we have SaveTube online tool to download YouTube videos without any software. The tool is quite easy to use that even the beginners can use it without any fuss.

Simply use the steps below to download your favorite YouTube video.

Step 1: Check your YouTube Video URL.

Step 2: After “www.” Add “SS” to your link.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Note: Another substitute for the above step is that you can add “kiss” in place of “SS”.

Step 3: As you press “Enter” and you will be redirected to SaveTube.

Step 4: Now, select the resolution and download the video.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

3. Savefrom.net

Savefrom.net is yet another free tool with which you can directly download YouTube videos.

It also supports websites like Daily Motion, Facebook and Vimeo.

This is one of the best things you will come across. By using Savefrom.net helper add-ons you can easily download YouTube videos.

Step 1: Just add the plugin to your web browser. Visit the official site and tap Add to Chrome, then under your videos, you can see the download button.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Once you have installed the plugin, restart the browser for seeing the Download button.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

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4. Catchvideo

Last but not least, you can also make use of Catchvideo. It is one of the best online Youtube video downloading websites. For using this, you will have to follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Copy the URL of the video to be downloaded.

Step 2: Paste the URL into the site’s bar.

Step 3: Select the video quality.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 4: On top of the page, you will be seeing the Quick Download button, press that or Press Catch.

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

5. Clipconverter.cc

Clipconverter.cc to help you download the Youtube videos without much ado. With the help of this tool, you can also convert the “to be downloaded” file in other formats too.

You simply need to follow the tutorial below to download YouTube videos without any software.

Step 1: Check your YouTube Video URL.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Copy and Paste it in ClipConvertor.cc

Step 3: You can easily select the format in which you want your video to be downloaded. It can be AVI, M4A or even MP3 (as you can see in the screenshot above). After you have chosen the format, click on Continue.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 4: Now you can select the resolution in which the file has to be downloaded and press Start.

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Step 5: Press Download

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6. Converto

Holding the 3rd spot, Converto is the next online tool to download YouTube videos without any software. It not only enables you to download your favorite YouTube videos. But, you can also watch or listen to them over your mobile devices as per your needs.

With this tool, you can easily download your YouTube video into MP4, MP3 or GIF file format.

Moreover, with an easy to perform the process, you can seamlessly download videos in the said file formats, that too, in high quality.

What’s more? Well, this tool offers you the functionality to edit filename, ID3 tags prior to downloading the file.

Furthermore, you can even select the output quality of the YouTube video with the help of the ‘Settings’ button.

Let’s understand how to download YouTube videos without any software with Converto.

Step 1: Head to YouTube and copy the URL of the video. Now, on the Converto website, paste the link into the conversion box.

Step 2: Next, select the file format for the downloaded file, for instance, MP4 and then hit the “Convert” button.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: Lastly, hit on the ‘Click here’ link and you’re YouTube video will be download to your device storage.

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

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7. YouTubNow

A yet another interesting online tool to download YouTube videos without any software is YouTubNow. With this tool, you can download videos and have the privilege to convert them to a soundtrack (supported file formats for conversion are MP3, M4A and WebM).

Moreover, it enables you to watch movies, sports videos available on YouTube, or even listen to music, right from the interface of the site.

Now, if you don’t have access to the URL of the YouTube video, simply search for the video’s name. It will bring up all related results quickly.

Here’s a quick stepwise tutorial on downloading YouTube videos without any software with YouTubNow.

Step 1: Visit the YouTubNow website and then paste the YouTube video URL into the input box.

Note: Alternatively, punch in the name of the YouTube video and hit “Search”. It will bring up all the relevant results from YouTube. Simply pick the required video and proceed further.

Step 2: Next, from the drop-down menu available besides the video thumbnail, opt for the file format you require, say, MP4. Lastly, push the “Download” button and within a short span of time, YouTube video will be downloaded to your storage.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

8. SConverter.com

When it comes to downloading YouTube videos without any software, SConverter.com is one of the best online tools. This can help you get your video downloaded and converted to the common formats.

It works and provides you the best results without compromising the quality. Along with offering free service, it lets you download unlimited videos. This is one of the best options to have when you wish to download YouTube videos without any software.

Here is how it works.

Step 1: Firstly, visit the YouTube website and play the song/video/movie that you wish to download. While the video is playing, tap on the address bar and the URL of the video will get highlighted as blue. Copy that link now.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 2: Now, go to the SConverter.com website and paste the link on the provided space for it. Hit on “Start” right after pasting the link given just beside the box.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: You will notice the list of resolution options as well as formats. Choose a suitable one and hit “Download”.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 4: From the pop-up that comes, you can choose from the two options namely, “Fast Download” and “Direct Link”. The downloading will be initiated now and you are good to go.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

9. BitDownloader – Free Online Video Downloader

The next YouTube downloader is by BitDownloader.

This online medium lets the users downloading videos not just from YouTube but other websites too like Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

Also, if you want a video without sound, this online downloader has the option for the same too.

This free website is completely safe and reliable to use and you can easily get your favorite video with you when your priority is to download YouTube videos without any software.

Let’s get to know about how you can download YouTube videos with BitDownloader.

Step 1: There is little to no dissimilarity that has the steps of this tool and the aforementioned one. Just visit YouTube to get the link of the video copied as the first step.

Step 2: Now, get to the official website of this online platform and paste the link in the search box. Either press the Enter key on keyboard or tap the “Download” button.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: Multiple formats and quality for the videos will be shown to you. You can right-click on the “Download” button and select “Save As/Download” to get the video.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

10. Y2Mate YouTube Download

Here is the next downloader tool that can assist you in getting the download job done. This tool claims to have an ad-free experience and allow you to download unlimited videos. Numerous quality presets and formats are provided on this website.

All in all, it can be considered one of the convenient ways to download YouTube videos sans software.

Step 1: To start, get the URL of the video in your download wish-list from YouTube.

Step 2: Once you copy the link, open YouTube Download in another tab and paste the link followed by tapping on “Search”.

Step 3: A few options for quality and resolution will be listed. Tap on “Generate Link” beside the suitable option.

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Step 4: Lastly, hit on “Download” and you will get your video.

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be you sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

11. GetVideo

The last that we would like to introduce when you have to download YouTube videos without software will be GetVideo.

As the name suggests, you can easily get your video and in the formats including MP4, WEBM, 3GPP, etc. 480p, HD, Full HD, and Ultra HD are supported with this online downloader.

With the help of this tool, you will get your video in no minutes.

Step 1: Start with opening YouTube on your PC. Then, go for the video clip to be downloaded and copy the URL showing in the address bar.

Step 2: Now, go to this online video downloader’s website and paste the same link in the box.

how to download youtube videos without any software

Step 3: Tap on “Download” and you will be able to see the quality option. Next, tap on “Download Video” and that is about it.

how to download youtube videos without any software

If you want to edit downloaded videos or convert it to different formats, Filmora will be your sweet helper. Filmora is an easy to use yet powerful video editor.

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Bonus: Download YouTube Videos Easily on Firefox/Opera

Without installing any software, you can also use add-ons for downloading YouTube videos without any software.

For Firefox

Step 1: Click on the green download button, and your extension will be downloaded.

how to download youtube videos without any software for firefox

Step 2: Now, whenever you select the video on YouTube, a download button will appear, and click on that and your video will be downloaded.

Step 3: After clicking on the download, you can choose the format in which you want your video to be downloaded.

For Opera

Step 1: To install the add-on, click download/Add to Opera.

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Step 2: Go to the video which has to be downloaded.

Step 3: You will see, download button under the video.

Step 4: Now choose the format in which you want your video to be downloaded and continue.

You may also like: 10 Best Free Outro Makers Online to Create Perfect Outro Templates >>

Pro Tips to Download Your Video Successfully

Tip 1: Stable Network Connectivity

Connecting your PC/device to a stable Wi-Fi network source, while downloading the video, ensures proper connectivity between your PC/device and the server.

Tip 2: Inspect for bloatware/crapware being pushed along

Ensure not to use any of the tools that push unwanted crapware along with downloading the video. Therefore, inspecting a lil’ more about the online YouTube Downloader tool is recommended. You can rely on the aforementioned tools as they do not push bloatware along with the requested video.

Tip 3: Feasibility across devices

When you’re in a situation where you can access a computer immediately, you can always make use of the aforementioned online tools over your smartphone devices to download the desired YouTube video.

Read More to Get : How to Reverse Search a Video >>

Final Verdict

So that was all about how to download YouTube videos without any software. With this comprehensive information, we’re now positive that you no longer have to worry about how to download YouTube videos without any software**_._**

At last, if you’ve liked our efforts please share this post with your friends or family. Or, if you have any queries, please feel free to comment below! Happy Downloading!

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Shanoon Cox

Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Shanoon Cox

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