bannork Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 A mundane question i'm afraid but hoping for some useful advice. My old you tube downloader was refusing to download a large percent of several videos- failure- so I removed it, intending to replace it with another. Unfortunately all the free video downloaders for Youtube seem to have viruses, can anyone recommend one that's virus free? Thanking in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 There are two that I've used for a long time with no problems. 1st is the FF add on, and my favorite Download Flash and Video. Available for Chrome also. The 2nd is a general purpose, that is it can download anything and that is Free Download Manager. When installed it adds a plugin to FF that shows up on the top of the video when you mouse over. Or it can capture a download by clicking on a recognized link such as .zip, .iso, and many others. Another one I have but rarely use it as the above do the job near 100% of the time and that is YouTube video and audio downloader Not sure why you think all the free downloaders have viruses. If you are seeing issues with them then be more suspect that your machine already has one but not necessarily from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre47 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 There are also online downloader. In this case you don't have to install any software. You just can google "youtube download online". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
321Rich Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 As a Mac user, I use the “MacX YouTube Downloader App.” I haven’t experienced a virus in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Still using Realplayer despite some bad press from some people. Never had a problem with it myself and very easy to use. Still ....... I'm sure someone will come along soon and say otherwise. That's how it is when you ask for advice. Have to read it all and make your own choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I'm using YTD video downloader with Chrome. It seems to catch everything. The only drawback which is minor is that I have to copy the URL to my clipboard before it automatically pastes into the proggy and begins the download. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I have "video downloadhelper" nicely does the job, it can download many formats including streams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I have "video downloadhelper" nicely does the job, it can download many formats including streams. +1 for video "downloadhelper", it just works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegee Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Video DownloadHelper 5 is not nearly as good as it once was up to version 4. 4K Video Downloader is very good for YT and many other popular sites. It could have been indisputably the best of all but it needs some more obscure sites to be added by the developers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George2 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Never use any "youtube downloader" programs, 99% of the time the installer comes packed with browser hijackers and toolbars. Just use this website: http://keepvid.com/ Works for all the popular video hosting sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 you might also want to find a youtube downloader that does playlists so you do not have to cut and past each one if there is a list of songs or videos you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) "Youtube Downloader HD" Can also download full HD (1080p) where some others have problems. http://www.youtubedownloaderhd.com/ For the real freaks there is specialised downloader for the still rare 4k videos (only makes sense if you have a suitable display (UHD/4k TV in the 50 inch+ range). If I only could remember the name Edited January 19, 2016 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorriedNoodle Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I have "video downloadhelper" nicely does the job, it can download many formats including streams. +1 for video "downloadhelper", it just works I too have been using this but find the download now comes with an embedded 3D barcode in top left corner, annoying. Is there a way around this please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 ??? Are we using the same thing. I use (among others) "Video Download Helper 5.4.2" extension for Firefox. Just downloaded two videos (720p) and can't see a "3D bar code" on the downloaded video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 BTW: "without a virus". Was just thinking why you mention that. Be aware that many to most freeware programs nowadays come with some unwanted "extras" (fiddling with the browser e.g.) when installing by default. This might also apply to the tool I mentioned (not sure, forgot). Don't simply continue with "Default"/"Standard" installation. Always do "User specific"/"Custom" and watch out what is "on offer". Uncheck unwanted stuff. Doesn't meant there is ugly stuff out that fiddles around without asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorriedNoodle Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 ??? Are we using the same thing. I use (among others) "Video Download Helper 5.4.2" extension for Firefox. Just downloaded two videos (720p) and can't see a "3D bar code" on the downloaded video. I also use 5.4.2 for FF and get the 3D barcode (link to the Video Downloader) on every download? Don't know how to get rid of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyDelight Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I have tested these as the best: https://downloader.im/ http://offliberty.com/ For Android http://tubemate.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks so much for all the useful advice TV posters- so many choices, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I also use 5.4.2 for FF and get the 3D barcode (link to the Video Downloader) on every download? Don't know how to get rid of it. I tried to find whats behind. Seems connected with "convert local files" and an additionally installed "libav" converter? I don't have that and don't need it to download youtube videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) I highly recommend http://www.dvdvideosoft.com/ Apart from the "Free YouTube Download" there are numerous other media apps for file conversion and similar. Often handy to download a music vid from YT and use one of the converters to convert to MP3 and just keep the music....well, it is for me anyway! There IS some "adware" but never had a virus in many years of using these apps - do pay attention when you install though, to avoid browser changes and the like. Edited January 20, 2016 by VBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I use http://www.freemake.com/ Sometimes there are copyright issues and won't download, not the fault of the downloader, just search for another download that does not have copyright issues. As "KhunBENQ" said Don't simply continue with "Default"/"Standard" installation. Always do "User specific"/"Custom" and watch out what is "on offer". Uncheck unwanted stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorriedNoodle Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I also use 5.4.2 for FF and get the 3D barcode (link to the Video Downloader) on every download? Don't know how to get rid of it. I tried to find whats behind. Seems connected with "convert local files" and an additionally installed "libav" converter? I don't have that and don't need it to download youtube videos. Thanks for the help KhunBENQ. Yes, it appears you are correct. I had installed ConvertHelper3Setup.exe file as the Downloadhelper said I needed it to download some Youtube videos - not all. If I uninstall ConvertHelper3Setup.exe then the bar code does not appear but I cannot download everything I need, so reinstalled it for now. May try some other methods listed on this useful thread. Thnx guys and to the o/p for bringing it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyDelight Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Somebody knows a way to convert Spotify albums and playlists to MP3 that works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Somebody knows a way to convert Spotify albums and playlists to MP3 that works? http://www.topsoftreviews.net/spotify-to-mp3-converter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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