How to Download Music from YouTube
TechsPlace | Converting videos from YouTube is a very common practice, and people have been using it for a very long time to listen to their favourite songs offline. Currently, YouTube doesn’t give its users the option to watch its videos offline, which is a huge problem. But like every other problem, there is a solution that makes things easier. The need for listening to music and watching videos offline has given way to the production of countless websites and software that help people get it done.
However, that doesn’t mean that you should trust any software you can get your hands on. Some of these websites and software contain malware that infects your PC and mobile phones. When it comes to downloading songs, you need to do a little bit of research and find the best converter to meet your needs.
Desktop Method
Most people don’t want to download a special app and rightly so; they don’t need to when downloading music on desktop. So, if you should be looking for a website that allows you to download music safety without much hustle, these websites allow you to download music in any format. All you have to do is to copy the link of the video that you want to download, paste the link in the search bar, select the format in which you want to download the video and click the download button.
For example, if you want to download music safely, you can use a website that lets you convert music from YouTube mp4 so that you can listen to your favourite songs anywhere you want to.
Moreover, if you want to download music from a program, you can download software programs that give you added options. You can use these apps to download music in 4k quality which is a plus. Here are the steps that you need to follow to download any video from YouTube.
- Find a Converter
First of all, you are going to need to find a converter that you can trust. It can either be a reputable website or an app that makes things simpler for you. Make sure that you choose one that has a lot of positive customer reviews.
- Copy the URL of Your Video
This next step is fairly easy as all you have to do is to copy the URL of the video which you want to convert. You can do this by copy-pasting the link from your browser’s address bar or simply right-clicking the video and selecting the copied video URL option.
- Paste the Video URL into the Convert
Now, as you have already selected the converter that you want to use, you have to familiarize yourself with it and find the place where it asks for the link from YouTube. Paste the copied link in that spot, and you are good to go.
- Download Your File
Lastly, now that you are done with everything, simply select the format you want to download the file in and click the download button. Locate where you have to download the file and enjoy listening to your favourite song.
- Transfer Your Files
Now that you have downloaded all the files in the mp3 or mp4 format so that you can listen to them offline, you can also transfer them to your PC using your USB cable. If you have an Android mobile, you can simply transfer the songs from your mobile to Pc. If you are using an Apple device and you want to transfer your mp3s into the mobile, you can do that using iTunes. Just launch the software and add new tracks to the music library. Your files will be transferred to your mobile, and you can listen to the songs anytime you want.
Using YouTube Premium
Another way you can download music from YouTube is by being a paid subscriber of YouTube. If you have acquired the services of YouTube Premium, you get the ability to download music for offline listening from the app. Not only that, but you can also save any video you want to so that you can view it offline. One thing that you have to keep in mind is that this feature is only available in the YouTube app, which means that you can’t use it on the website.
After you have upgraded to YouTube premium, you can open the YouTube app on your Android, iPhone, or iPad. It is the red icon that usually comes pre-installed in most phones and pads. After you have opened the app, search for the song that you want to download by writing its name in the search bar. If you want to download a whole playlist, you can also do that by tapping the library button at the bottom right corner of the app and select the playlist that you want to download.
If you want to download a song with the app, you will have to click on the download arrow. If you want to download a whole playlist, you can click on the three dots. Once you click on the download button, the songs and the playlist will be available for offline view, and you can easily listen to your favourite songs without the internet.
Conclusion
Now that you know what you have to do if you want to listen to music offline, you are not going to have any trouble while doing so. However, the only thing that you must keep in mind when downloading music files from the website is to ensure that you can fully trust the link as you can accidentally download a virus.
Another thing that you can do to protect yourself is to download an ad-block as most of YouTube to mp3 converter websites open another tab to display a pop-up advertisement. These websites may appear to be safe, but if you don’t exercise caution can infect your PC with a virus.
Lastly, you should run an antivirus scan after downloading a file to be on the safer side.
This article is contributed by guest author on techsplace.com.