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Stonehu
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Nov 20, 2025

How to download youtube videos on pc for offline viewing?

Hello everyone, I need help with a simple way to download YouTube videos on my Windows PC so I can view them when no internet is available. I often travel, and my network access is not stable, so lo...
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HuckMaverick
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Nov 20, 2025

Video Downloader Professional browser extension.

1. Open the Chrome Web Store (or the equivalent store for your browser, like the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store).

2. Search and install Video Downloader Professional browser extension.

3. Go to YouTube and open the video you wish to download.

4. You will often see a new "Download" button added below the video, next to the "Like," "Dislike," and "Share" buttons.

5. Click this button. A list of available video and audio quality formats will appear. Select your desired format (e.g., MP4 720p, MP3). The download will start immediately.

6. Your browser's downloads bar will appear at the bottom or top of the window. You can always access your downloads by pressing Ctrl + J on your keyboard. The video file will be in your default "Downloads" folder.

While "Video Downloader Professional" and similar extensions offer a seemingly convenient one-click solution, they are often the least reliable and least safe method to download YouTube videos on PC when comparing to a desktop app.

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