How to download/retain YouTube video
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yesss, but i dont know if it is legal or not, so if not MODS please delete this thread or at least post, thanks.
first go to the youtube video you wish to save and copy the URL for that video and open youtubex.com in a new tab/window and paste the URL in the download link. After downloading use a video conversion tool, i use visualhub, to convert it to .mp4 or whatever format you want...
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What browser are you using?
With Firefox, you can install extensions that do this for you. Click on Tools --> Add Ons --> Extensions. Look for a link at the bottom of the window that pops up that says "Get More Extensions". Then browse through the page that opens up, there should be 3 or 4 extensions that let you download YouTube videos.
I personally use something called VideoDownloader 1.1.1 and it works great.
Keep in mind that YouTube videos will be saved in .flv format. So you'll either need a .flv file player (easily found via Google) or a program to convert .flv files into another format, such as .avi
With Firefox, you can install extensions that do this for you. Click on Tools --> Add Ons --> Extensions. Look for a link at the bottom of the window that pops up that says "Get More Extensions". Then browse through the page that opens up, there should be 3 or 4 extensions that let you download YouTube videos.
I personally use something called VideoDownloader 1.1.1 and it works great.
Keep in mind that YouTube videos will be saved in .flv format. So you'll either need a .flv file player (easily found via Google) or a program to convert .flv files into another format, such as .avi
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"Download Helper" for firefox works as well. Also, it can bulk download all media in a page, or links to media. And it's configurable to types (jpg, gif).... lots of other yummy settings too.
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You can go to www.keepvid.com and save any video, regardless of your browser. FireFox was mentioned...but if you use Safari, you can go to: Window>Activity...and you'll see the file for the video. Just double click on it and it will save to the desktop.
As a reverse of things...does anyone know an FLV encoder for OSX? I post videos on youtube and I experience issues if I don't upload them in FLV format. I have an encoder for my PC, but can't find any for the Mac, any suggestions?
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As a reverse of things...does anyone know an FLV encoder for OSX? I post videos on youtube and I experience issues if I don't upload them in FLV format. I have an encoder for my PC, but can't find any for the Mac, any suggestions?
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I use flash video downloader. I got it from freemacware.com. It is nice because it can download a batch of videos simultaneously.
Edit: You can watch .flv files if you have the right codecs. If you download the Perian codec pack it allows .flv playback via quicktime.
Edit: You can watch .flv files if you have the right codecs. If you download the Perian codec pack it allows .flv playback via quicktime.
It's very simple, you can go with safari to the activity window (option-comand-A) and select the video, it'a the bigest archive or if you are downloading the video, the activity isn't complete. Then you copy the archive and then you paste in the downloads window (option-comand-L) and the video starts downloading, of course that you need a conversion for the format of the video.
Sorry for my bad english, long time without writing
Sorry for my bad english, long time without writing
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I have something simpler and easier. And it doesn't require anything but an internet connection and a browser.
Just go to http://www.vixy.net and copy the URL of the YouTube video that you want. Then paste it. Select the kind of video format you want it to be converted to. There's AVI, MOV, MP3(audio only), etc. Wait for it to finish converting then it will automatically make your browser download the converted video.
Enjoy!
Just go to http://www.vixy.net and copy the URL of the YouTube video that you want. Then paste it. Select the kind of video format you want it to be converted to. There's AVI, MOV, MP3(audio only), etc. Wait for it to finish converting then it will automatically make your browser download the converted video.
Enjoy!
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I love podtube if you want to watch on your pod too.
http://djodjodesign.free.fr/rightEN.html
It's free I think
http://djodjodesign.free.fr/rightEN.html
It's free I think
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Do what Mr. T said, in safari, go to the youtube page with the video you want, and go Window>Activity then find the bigest file in the list and double click it and it will download to your desktop. no programs or other sites needed
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Hmm, yeah.. that is if you would like to keep the FLV file. If you would want it converted, you'd need a 3rd Party App or you can go to http://www.vixy.net
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My url Im posting isn't from Youtube. Its myspace videos. I get a url error when i post my url and try to convert it! Help somebody! If someone can convert this and send it to me so I can watch it in my intunes I'll be so grateful! Please help!
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2011108417
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2011108417
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I think MySpace prevents you from ripping videos. You can do it with Safari activity monitor with YouTube but not MySpace.
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