Are you tired of buffering videos while streaming on YouTube? YouTube has recently launched a new feature for its premium subscribers, allowing them to download videos for offline viewing on their laptops. This feature is already available on mobile devices, and now it is being tested on web browsers as well. Keep reading to know more.
How to Access YouTube Video Downloads
This feature is only accessible to YouTube Premium users, which requires a monthly fee of $11.99/£11.99. Users can participate in the test until October 19, after which the feature will be rolled out for all users of YouTube Premium by the end of this year. To access the video download feature on web browsers, check if you’re eligible by visiting YouTube’s experimental features page. You must have the latest version of supported browsers, which include Chrome, Edge, and Opera, to participate in the test. To download a video, tap the download button underneath the YouTube video. The downloaded content will appear in the Downloads section of the hamburger menu on the left of the screen. This feature is also available on mobile devices, where users can use the official YouTube app on iOS or Android.
Conclusion
YouTube’s new feature has come as a relief to many users who want to save videos for offline viewing on their laptops and mobiles. Though the feature is only available to YouTube Premium users, it is affordable, and the advantages can outweigh the subscription fee. Downloading videos can help save time, especially during travel or in areas of low internet connectivity. Try this feature and let us know how it works for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download videos for offline viewing for free on YouTube?
No, this feature is only available to YouTube Premium users who will have to pay $11.99/£11.99 monthly to access it.
On which devices can I download YouTube videos?
The feature is available on laptops and mobile devices running on iOS or Android, provided you are a YouTube Premium user.
