How to download videos and playlists from YouTube

4K Video Downloader
(Image credit: 4K Video Downloader)

If you've ever watched a YouTube video you want to download and keep, then 4K Video Downloader is the app for you. Available for Windows, Mac and Linux, it's a flexible app that can download either a single video or a whole playlist of them. And, what's more, you can download it in whatever quality you choose (and yes, it will go up to 8K) and export it to numerous devices including smartphones.

4K Video Downloader is available free for single video downloads – 30 per day – and for playlists of up to 10 videos. More than that, you can pay $15 for the Personal version (which gives you unlimited downloads and three simultaneous downloads) or Pro for $45 that gives you ad-free access to extra features such as YouTube Premium HQ Audio and up to 7 simultaneous downloads. 

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