The best YouTube downloader – free music for home and mobile
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It doesn’t matter whether you just want to download a single song from YouTube or entire albums by a singer or band. The YouTube Song Downloader offers you all the functions you could wish for – with just one click! It is not without reason that this YouTube downloader has been one of the most popular with Chip, Computerbild and Co. for over 10 years and is available for both Windows and Mac platforms.
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YouTube Downloader - It's that easy!
1) Search for a song, playlist or album
Start the YouTube Downloader and enter the desired title in the search field. Alternatively, you can also copy in a link to a playlist. You will then receive all matching results. Basically pretty similar to YouTube itself. The only difference is that with Youtube Downloader you can also search for playlists, entire albums or YouTube shorts.
2) Choose your quality and format
You always have the choice of whether you want to download a desired title as a video, as music only or as a video with music. Depending on the quality of the source material on YouTube, the downloader offers different quality levels. Better quality also means a little more storage space and vice versa.
The following formats are supported:
- Video: 480p, HD (720p) Full-HD (1080p), 4K / UHD
- File formats: mp4 and webM
- Audio: mp3, m4a, ogg, opus, FLAC
3) Manage your downloads and watch lists
As soon as you have started to download a song, the progress will be displayed in the download manager. Especially if you are downloading an entire album, this process can take a few minutes because the selected songs are converted to your desired format at the end. For example, as an MP3 or video file. In the download manager you will see the selected format and can also jump directly to the download folder.
The right way to use YouTube downloaders - what you should know
Watch the new trailer for the latest movie, check out the latest song by Tylor Swift, search for a DIY video or watch the new video by your favorite youtuber. With millions of videos and content, YouTube has firmly established itself as a universal source of entertainment. Countless contents can be found there with just one click.
However, if you want to save the content permanently or transfer it to another device, the popular video platform is a little stingy. For example, if you want to download your favorite band’s new album as an MP3, this is not normally possible with YouTube. This is exactly what YouTube downloaders are made for. The YouTube Song Downloader from Abelssoft is particularly popular with the press and users worldwide. We’ll tell you what you need to know when dealing with such downloaders.
The legal aspects: Is it legal to use a YouTube downloader?
YouTube downloaders should always be used in compliance with the applicable copyright laws. But to answer the question specifically: Yes, downloading videos and music is legal under official law, according to which own copies are permitted for private use. The YouTube Song Downloader presented here also respects the specifications of media providers so that no copy protection measures are broken or circumvented.
Choosing the right tool: What makes a good YouTube downloader?
An effective YouTube downloader is characterized by user-friendliness, security and a variety of format options. Security aspects are of the utmost importance, as many downloaders can be linked to malware. A trustworthy tool should offer a clear, intuitive user interface and be free of malware.
One of the most important functions of a good YouTube converter is downloading videos or the audio track in various formats as easily as possible. In addition, particularly good YouTube downloaders can also download playlists or albums and manage them clearly in a download manager.
And it’s really great when a YouTube downloader not only recognizes YouTube as a source, but also supports other platforms such as Vimeo in order to download the desired video and audio files there.
How does a YouTube downloader work?
YouTube downloaders convert video URLs into downloadable files by extracting the video and audio streams. On YouTube, for example, a video is available in different quality levels in order to offer the best compromise between quality and smooth playback depending on the user’s internet speed. A YouTube downloader makes use of this by offering these different formats as a selection for download in order to save the content according to your needs. In addition, a good YouTube downloader is also a good YouTube converter that converts any downloaded video into a specific format, such as an MP3 file.
Quality versus storage space: how do you choose the right video resolution?
The decision for the right resolution depends on the individual requirements and the available storage space. Higher resolutions offer better quality with more detail and sharpness, but require more storage space. A good YouTube downloader allows users to find a compromise between image quality and file size.
Avoid dangers when downloading videos
To ensure the safe use of YouTube downloaders, users should only use trustworthy sources and ensure that additional software is installed. Choosing a reputable downloader minimizes the risk of malware and protects the user’s privacy. Especially with downloaders from unknown websites, the danger is much greater because you don’t know what is running in the background.
The Abelssoft YouTube Downloader, on the other hand, has been on the market for over 10 years and enjoys an excellent reputation with the press and users.
The future of YouTube downloaders: Developments and trends
With the constant development of digital technology, the functions of YouTube downloaders are also improving. Future versions could offer advanced features such as automatic video recognition, integrated video editing tools and improved conversion options.
The current version of the YouTube Song Downloader includes YouTube Shorts, for example. Unlike YouTube, users can search and download these themselves.
FAQ
Here you will find the most frequently asked questions when it comes to YouTube downloaders.
Yes, downloading videos and music is legal under official law, according to which own copies are permitted for private use. All our products also respect the specifications of media providers so that no copy protection measures are broken or circumvented.
In fact, the downloader can convert content from YouTube into various video and audio formats. These include the particularly popular formats YouTube as MP3 or YouTube as MP4.
The YouTube Song Downloader is a free program that allows users to download videos or music from YouTube free of charge with just one click. Users can choose between different quality levels and formats. The bandwidth ranges from HD to 4K / UHD.
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