VLC is free, open-source and runs on just about any type of computer you can imagine, and you already know what that means. It's never going to be the slickest Mac app in the world. Official Download of VLC media player for Mac OS X. VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.
There's nothing worse than losing Wi-Fi or data coverage when you're halfway through your favorite video on YouTube. While YouTube does allow you to save some videos for offline watching, with a little effort, you can download them in HD as well. All you need is the VLC media player installed on your system. And the procedure is as easy as using VLC.
Disclaimer: According to Google's Terms of Service for YouTube, 'You shall not download any Content unless you see a ‘download' or similar link displayed by YouTube on the Service for that Content.' So, it is illegal to download YouTube videos. This how-to is for informational purpose only. It is recommended to subscribe to YouTube Premium for downloading videos.
Steps to download YouTube videos using VLC media player
- Install the VLC app on your Mac OS. Click here to download the app.
- Open VLC and then select File, Open Network.
- Paste the URL (link address) of the YouTube video you want to download.
- Once the video starts playing, click 'Window' and then 'Media Information'.
- Find the 'Location' bar and copy that URL.
- Open your browser and paste that URL.
- Right-click the video and select 'Save Video As'.
- Select the desired location and save the video.
Note that some of the menu might change with each release of the VLC media player. However, procedure remains the same. This how-to is verified to be working with the v3.0.x of the VLC media player. Clickshare software download.
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VLC Player is extremely respected and is safe for your mac ONLY if you download it from the source website:
Vlc App Download For Mac
- Visit: https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html
- Click the 'Download VLC' button
- Once downloaded, double-click the 'vlc-2.2.4.dmg' file to mount to disk image
- In the resulting Finder window, drag the VLC.app to the shortcut of the 'Applications' folder
- Double-click the 'Applications' folder shortcut
- Right-click VLC and choose 'Open'
- Click 'Open' when you are warned that it is not from the App Store
Note that you may be prompted to authenticate as an administrator when copying to the Applications folder. Once installed and opened in that manner it will function normally when opened thereafter.
Note that some of the menu might change with each release of the VLC media player. However, procedure remains the same. This how-to is verified to be working with the v3.0.x of the VLC media player. Clickshare software download.
Do you find this how-to helpful? Let us know by dropping a comment below.
VLC Player is extremely respected and is safe for your mac ONLY if you download it from the source website:
Vlc App Download For Mac
- Visit: https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html
- Click the 'Download VLC' button
- Once downloaded, double-click the 'vlc-2.2.4.dmg' file to mount to disk image
- In the resulting Finder window, drag the VLC.app to the shortcut of the 'Applications' folder
- Double-click the 'Applications' folder shortcut
- Right-click VLC and choose 'Open'
- Click 'Open' when you are warned that it is not from the App Store
Note that you may be prompted to authenticate as an administrator when copying to the Applications folder. Once installed and opened in that manner it will function normally when opened thereafter.
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