You might be thinking, "Why would I download a YouTube playlist?" It's a legitimate question—after all, we live in an age where everything from our phones to our refrigerators are connected to the Internet.We can get any video we want in seconds.
This boils down to one thing - save data.If you want to download an entire TV series to watch while traveling, or a playlist of videos about a hobby or a foreign language, it makes sense to download the file on your desktop and then save it to your mobile device.After all, YouTube uses a lot of data.
Here are some of the best YouTube playlist download tools worth trying.
1. 4K Video Downloader
Available on: Windows, Mac, Linux.
Many video downloading apps are riddled with adware, spyware, and aggressive toolbars.4K Video Downloader is one of the few exceptions.The free version of the app is ad-supported, but the ads are few and far between.
And it does much more than just download playlists.You can download an entire channel's videos with a single click, ask the app to automatically download new videos from individual channels when they become available, and even download YouTube's new 3D and 360-degree videos.
One of the noteworthy features of this software is the ability to download any relevant subtitles.You can either embed subtitles into the video file itself or save it as a separate SRT file.The video itself can be saved as MP4, MKV, M4A, MP3, FLV or 3G.
If you decide to download a playlist, the app automatically generates an M3U playlist file so you can easily play your content in sequence on one app.The downloading process is very simple, just paste the YouTube link into the main window and let the application start working.
The app also supports downloading videos from other popular websites like Vimeo, Facebook, and DailyMotion.The premium version removes ads, provides channel subscriptions and unlimited downloads.
2. Gihosoft TubeGet
Available on: Windows, Mac.
Like 4K Video Download, Gihosoft TubeGet does much more than download playlists from YouTube.
The app supports more than 10,000 websites, including Facebook, Dailymotion, Vimeo, Metacafe, Break, Veoh and Blip.tv; however, only the Pro version supports other websites.
The app can download individual videos and entire playlists.To download a playlist, just grab its URL and click +PasteURL in the upper left corner of the screen.
You'll be prompted to select the format (MP4, WebM, 3GP, FLV, AVI, or MKV) and quality (4K, 1440P, 1080P, 720P, 480P, 360P, or 240P).When you're ready, click Download.The app can download up to 5 videos at a time.Download speeds for the free version of the app are limited to 4Mbps.
If you have a slow internet connection but still want to download a large playlist, you can click on the "Speed" option in the lower left corner and select your preferred option.If the program is running in the background, you will also see the program's icon on the screen.The program can be easily launched by double-clicking on the icon.
Finally, the program also includes an MP3 extraction tool; it allows you to save the audio of a video without downloading the entire video file.Likewise, the MP3 tool is only available in the Pro version.
3. VLC Media Player
Available on: Windows, Mac, Linux.
Did you know you can save YouTube videos using VLC media player?This is one of the many hidden features of VLC media player that you should know.
The process isn't as simple as using a dedicated third-party app, but it's a good option if you don't want to install more software on your machine.
First, launch the software and go to Media > Open Network Stream.Paste the URL of the YouTube video you want to download and click "Play".
Once the video starts, go to Tools > Codecs and copy the link in the Location box.
Paste the link into your browser and press Enter.The video will automatically play again.Right-click on the video and select "Save Video As".
4. ByClickDownloader
Available on: Windows, Mac.
Although it's not as polished as other apps, By Click Downloader is still a great way to download YouTube playlists to your computer.
Auto-detection is one of the best features of this app.If the app is running in the background and you copy the URL of a YouTube playlist, YouTube By Click will automatically recognize it and provide the download.
At the top of the application window, you can choose the destination folder for the download, whether to download video (MP4) or audio (MP3), and the quality of the video.
There is also a premium version of the app.A one-time license fee of $9.99 adds features such as HD downloads, subtitle downloads, additional video format options and a ringtone creator.
5. YoutubePlaylist.CC
The last option on the list is YoutubePlayslist.CC, and unlike most of the other options on the list, it doesn’t require you to download it on your device.
Just visit the site on your browser and create a free account.Once created, paste the YT playlist link you want to download in the Enter URL field and click Enter.If you want to download multiple videos from different playlists, you can click on the Enter URL list option.
The video will now be uploaded to the website with a download button.Click the download icon for all the videos you want to download and wait for the download to complete.
How to download YouTube playlists?
The five tools mentioned in this article allow you to download YouTube playlists so you can watch the videos offline and even create personal backups or use them for creative projects like remixes.However, it must be emphasized that these operations should always be carried out within the legal scope.
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