How to Download YouTube Videos to iPhone
YouTube is one of the most popular video-sharing platforms in the world. It is home to millions of videos ranging from music videos, movies, documentaries, and so on. However, one of the limitations of YouTube is that you cannot download videos directly to your device. This can be a problem, especially if you want to watch a video offline or share it with someone who has no access to the internet. In this tutorial, we’ll take a look at how to download YouTube videos to your iPhone.
Method 1: Using a Video Downloader App
There are several video downloader apps available on the App Store that allow you to download YouTube videos to your iPhone. Here are the steps to follow:
- Download and install a video downloader app from the App Store. We recommend using the “Documents by Readdle” app.
- Launch the YouTube app and find the video you want to download.
- Tap on the “Share” button below the video.
- Tap on “Copy Link” to copy the video link to your clipboard.
- Launch the video downloader app and tap on the “Browser” icon.
- Paste the video link into the address bar and navigate to the page.
- Tap on the “Download” button and select the video quality you want.
- The video will start downloading, and you can find it in the “Downloads” folder within the app.
- To save the video to your camera roll, tap and hold on the video, then select “Save to Camera Roll”.
Method 2: Using a Shortcut
If you don’t want to use a third-party app, you can use a shortcut to download YouTube videos directly from the Safari browser. Here are the steps:
- Open the Safari browser and go to the YouTube video you want to download.
- Tap on the “Share” button below the video.
- Scroll down and tap on “Shortcuts”.
- If you don’t have the “YouTube Video Download” shortcut, tap on “Get Shortcut” to download it.
- After downloading the shortcut, return to the YouTube video and tap on “Shortcuts” again.
- Select “YouTube Video Download” from the list of shortcuts.
- The video will start downloading, and you can find it in the “Shortcuts” app under “Downloads”.
- To save the video to your camera roll, tap and hold on the video, then select “Save to Camera Roll”.
Method 3: Using a Screen Recorder
If you’re unable to download a video using the methods above, you can use a screen recorder to capture the video as it plays on your device. Here’s how:
- Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone to access the Control Center.
- Tap on the “Screen Recording” button to start recording.
- Launch the YouTube app and find the video you want to download.
- Play the video and let it play until the end.
- Stop the screen recording by tapping on the red status bar at the top of the screen and selecting “Stop”.
- The video will be saved to your camera roll.
Conclusion
Downloading YouTube videos to your iPhone can be very useful, especially if you’re travelling or have limited access to the internet. You can use a video downloader app, a shortcut, or a screen recorder to download the video. Whichever method you choose, make sure you’re downloading the video for personal use only and not for commercial purposes.