How to download YouTube videos on Mac OS?

While YouTube doesn't offer a direct download option for videos on desktop, you can use various methods on macOS. Popular choices include dedicated third-party applications like 4K Video Downloader, Downie, or MacX YouTube Downloader, which allow you to paste video URLs and select quality for download. Alternatively, some browser extensions for Firefox or Chrome can facilitate downloads, or for more advanced users, command-line tools like yt-dlp offer powerful and clean download experiences directly through the Terminal.
 
To download YouTube videos on Mac OS, follow these steps:

  1. Install a downloader: Use apps like 4K Video Downloader.
  2. Copy video URL: Go to YouTube, copy the video link.
  3. Paste in downloader: Open the app, paste the URL.
  4. Choose format: Select video quality and format.
  5. Download: Click the download button.
 
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