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This simple freeware application works pretty well, given how basic the interface is. It has two main features: to download FLV files from YouTube, and to convert them to most major formats. If there's a YouTube URL in your clipboard, it will automatically paste it for you when you click on the dialog box. From there, just hit OK and the downloading will commence. One more left-click is all it takes to load the file in the converter, which supports iPhone, iPod, PSP, cell phone, AVI, MP3, WMV, and Xvid. Surprisingly, there's also a basic video editor for cropping videos by time stamp. You can also cut out the sound when converting.
This is one of the lightest editors around, but the simplistic interface belies its functionality and it performs exactly as advertised. We'd like to see support in future editions for hunting down missing codecs, and version 2.1.5 and earlier won't work because of embed code changes on YouTube itself. Still, the YouTube Downloader is proof that not only is video-making accessible to everyone, so is video downloading and editing.
Download videos with YTD Video Downloader:Publisher's Description
From Biennesoft:
It's software that allows you to download videos from YouTube, including HD and HQ videos, and many others and convert them to other video formats. The program is easy to use, just specify the URL for the video you want to download and click the Ok. It also allows you to convert downloaded videos for iPod, iPhone, PSP, Cell Phone, Windows Media, XVid and MP3. Allows you to access YouTube videos for which you need to be 18+ years of age. Now, plays videos downloaded.
What's new in this version: Version 2.5.3 fixes downloading after the October 21, 2009 YouTube site update.
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All versions:
3.5 starsout of 3,554 votes
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Current version:
3.7 starsout of 47 votes
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Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.3
Pros
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Summary
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"works great"
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.3
Pros
very quick and easy
Cons
no problems so far
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"Very good."
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.3
Pros
Very good, does the job, can't ask for much more really.
Cons
Nothing to note.
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"Can't find flash videos with valid Youtube address."
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.3
Pros
Nothing, actually.
Cons
It's inability to find videos I just finished watching. I copied the address from the address bar, so it's not my typing that's the problem.
Summary
Like Daris4u put it, it doesn't work. I'm at the Youtube page...I copy the location from the address bar into memory...it automatically shows up in the "Youtube Downloader" "Enter url box". I select a resolution from the "Download Options" button...I hit OK. I get the message, "No flash video found". OK, so what was I looking at on Youtube at that address? If we didn't find the video, we couldn't have been looking very hard, could we?
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"good simple tool"
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.3
Pros
easy to use, controls are simple
Cons
you can't change the window size or convert to dvd format.
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"Worked great for me"
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.3
Pros
Quick and simple
Cons
None at this time
Summary
I installed Downloader 2.5.3 and downloaded a video. Saved file played with no problems. No, I don't work for this company. Seeing that there is only one negative rating, there may be an isolated equipment problem.
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"Ease of use, it works!"
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.3
Pros
Ease of use
Cons
only downloads you tube
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"Do All U guys work for this company??"
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.3
Pros
the good thing is it downloads something..but It can never find it even though it's there...video not found
Cons
Never finds the video to convert..I wish it would work just once out of 100,000 tries.. I tried with Opera Internet Explorer Firefox Slim Browser ...This Is Bull **** downloader and All you iidiots are lying...
Summary
Bottom line is IT DOESN'T WORK worth ****...TRY IT and U will see ...
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"Good product, but rather complicated"
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.3
Pros
Good product and hI am still having difficulties in using all its features.
Cons
No big cons.
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"excellent downloading music and pictures from You Tube"
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.3
Pros
I like the idea that you copy the address and just past it.
Cons
Could have been made simple to use and a little more easier to understand.
Summary
Like loading and music and pictures but could have made a little simple.
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