By Julian Castillo
Jun 28, 2024, 7:30 PM EDT
Downloading YouTube videos on your Mac can be a necessity For many, whether it’s to access educational content, tutorials, or just to entertain themselves offline. Fortunately, you don’t need to subscribe to YouTube Premium or download additional software to do so. Here’s how to do it using tools built into your Mac.
Using macOS Screen Recording
Since the macOS Mojave update, All Macs come with a built-in screen recording tool that makes it easy to download YouTube videos without the need for external software.
1. Find the video: Open the YouTube video you want to download in your browser. Adjust the video quality to the desired resolution and put it in full screen for the best possible quality.
2. Start screen recording: Press `Command + Shift + 5` on your keyboard. This will open the macOS screen recording menu. Select the “Record Entire Screen” option.
3. Play the video: Click the record button and then play the video. Make sure sound is on if you want to capture audio from video.
4. End recording: Once the video is over, click the stop button in the top menu bar. The recorded video will automatically be saved to your desktop or the location you have configured.
Edit and save your video
The resulting file will be a recording in .mov format, which you can play, edit or convert as needed. If you want to convert the file to another format, you can use free applications such as HandBrake.
– Recording quality: Recording quality depends on the original video resolution and your display settings.
– Recording duration: Make sure you have enough space on your hard drive, as long recordings can take up a lot of space.
– Interruptions: Avoid performing other activities on your Mac while recording to avoid interruptions in the video.
Downloading YouTube videos on your Mac without additional software is possible thanks to the built-in macOS tools. Screen recording is a convenient and accessible solution that allows you to save any video for offline viewing. If you prefer a more direct solution, there are apps available, but consider the associated costs and risks.
This methodology is ideal for those looking for a quick and hassle-free solution.Now, with this guide, you can make sure you always have your favorite videos at hand, regardless of whether you have an internet connection or not.
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