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Downloading Videos from YouTube

YouTube is a popular free video sharing website which lets users upload, view, and share video clips across the internet.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to download videos from YouTube to your computer. The following steps will guide you through the process:

  • Go to YouTube and find the video that you wish to download.
  • Copy the URL in your browser while you still have the YouTube video on the screen.



  • Next, go to the website called KeepVid .
  • Paste the URL of the YouTube video that you copied earler into the space provided on the KeepVid website.



  • Click the download button.



  • Then click on the link that is in the "mp4" format.



  • When prompted, choose to save the file to your computer.


    Need More Help?

    If you have viewed the full tutorial but are still having trouble, email the CTLE or visit the Instructional Technology Lab for individual assistance. The lab is located in STT 589 (5th Floor St. Thomas Hall - Harper McGinnis Wing).