: Paste your YouTube link into the network URL box and click Play (or Open on Mac). The video should begin playing within a few seconds. Step 3: Extract the Direct Video Location Once the video starts playing: Level1Techs Forums How to download Youtube videos with VLC Media Player

Find the video you want to download on YouTube and copy its link from your browser's address bar or the "Share" button. Open VLC Media Player on your computer. Access Network Stream :

VLC Media Player is widely known for its ability to play nearly any file format, but it also contains a powerful, often overlooked feature: the ability to act as a bridge for downloading online content. While it does not have a "Download" button, you can use its network streaming and codec analysis tools to extract a direct download link from YouTube.

This guide provides the current, step-by-step methods for Windows and Mac to download YouTube videos using the official VLC Media Player .

: Go to Media > Open Network Stream or press Ctrl + N . Mac : Go to File > Open Network .