Since the macOS High Sierra is released, many people can't wait to try out this newest operating system. High Sierra provides you with many new features like fast performance, energy saving and memory compression. With the advantage of energy efficiency, it might please many movies or videos lovers, because they can freely enjoy their favorite videos even when they are unplugged. However, it might annoy many YouTube fans who have updated their Mac to High Sierra, for they cannot download YouTube videos on macOS due to the compatible issue. So, what can we do? Don’t feel upset. Here is the solution for you.
How to download YouTube video for free on Mac OS? This guide will tell you how to use MacX YouTube Downloader to download videos free from YouTube in a few clicks. Use the Format drop-down menu to choose a format (Original is usually fine if you want video), and click Grab This Clip to download the video. The default download location is your Desktop, but you can change it in the Settings tab. ClipGrab offers a search tab where you can search for and download videos, but I find it easier to use YouTube.
YouTube Video Downloader for High Sierra
I would like to introduce you to iTube Studio YouTube Video Downloader, which is an easy-to-use YouTube Downloader for Mac High Sierra. This application can perfectly support macOS 10.6, 10.7, up to the lastest. And it can help you to download or grab online videos in only one click from YouTube, VEVO, Dailymotion, Vimeo, Facebook, Metacafe, Yahoo Video, Google Video and 10,000+ sites. What’s more, it comes with a powerful conversion function, which can help you to convert the downloaded videos to support any player or device. You can just follow the below simple steps to grab YouTube videos on Mac High Sierra.
Key Features of This YouTube Downloader for Mac High Sierra:
- Directly download and convert YouTube videos to your mobile device, such as iPod, iPad, iPhone or game consoles.
- Download or record online videos from more than 10,000 sites including YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, Netflix, etc.
- Convert your downloaded YouTube video into 150+ video and audio formats.
- Easy multitasking of batch download and 3X faster speed than other video downloader.
How to Download YouTube Video on Mac High Sierra
What You Will Need:
A Computer;
iTube Studio for Mac
Time Required:
Very fast (Variable depending on the video file size)
Step 1: Install and launch iTube Studio YouTube Downloader
Directly click the above Download button to get the .dmg file for the YouTube video downloader. After that, double click the program file to launch the installation wizard. Then you can follow the detailed instruction to install the program. When you're done, iTube Studio YouTube downloader will run automatically.
Step 2: Download Video from YouTube in 1 Click
Now you can go to YouTube and find your favorite videos. When you play a video, you will see a Download button on the top left corner of the video window. Click on the Download button, you will get a drop-down list to select output resolution. You will have options like 1080P, 720P, 480P, 360P and 240P. Click on your desired resolution, and the video will be added to the download queue immediately.
You can also copy the video URL, and click the Paste URL button on the primary window of the program. The video will also be captured by the program. Or simply navigate to the address bar of your browser, and then drag the direct URL of the video to the program dock. This YouTube downloader will load the file and start downloading it.
Step 3: Convert YouTube Red to iPhone
Best Free Youtube Downloader For Mac
After that, you can go to the Downloading tab on the primary window to view the working progress. After that, you can move on to the Downloaded tab to get the downloaded videos. If you want to convert the videos, you can directly click on the Convert button on the right of the video thumbnail and select a proper output format, then click OK to process the format conversion. That's it. Have fun.