In today's digital age, many people like to watch various online videos through the Internet. However, sometimes we want to download these videos to local storage for offline viewing or editing. Fortunately, there are many free ways to achieve this. This article will introduce some reliable and easy-to-operate tools to help you download high-quality online videos easily.
First, you need to make sure that the tool you choose is legal and does not infringe copyrights. Many video sites allow users to download videos for personal use, but be sure to check the site's terms of use first. Next, we will detail two popular methods to download online videos for free.
Using VLC media player
VLC is a critically acclaimed open source media player that not only plays audio and video files in a variety of formats, but also provides an easy way to download online videos.
Step 1: Install VLC
Go to the VLC official website to download and install the VLC version for your device. VLC supports multiple operating systems such as Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the installation process is simple and fast.
Step 2: Use VLC to download the video
1. Open VLC.
2. Click the "Media" option in the menu bar.
3. Select "Turn on network streaming".
4. Enter the URL of the video you want to download in the pop-up dialog box.
5. Click the "Play" button to start playing the video.
6. Click the "Tools" menu again and select "Codec Information".
7. In the new window that opens, find the location of the video stream and copy the address.
8. Close VLC, reopen and select "Media" -> "Turn on network streaming".
9. Paste the video stream address you copied earlier, then click the drop-down arrow next to "Go" and select "Convert/Save".
10. In the new window, select the location of the output file and set the video format you want.
11. Click the "Start" button and wait for the video download to complete.
Using 4K Video Downloader
4K Video Downloader is another powerful free tool designed for downloading videos from YouTube and other websites.
Step 1: Install 4K Video Downloader
Visit the 4K Video Downloader official website and download the corresponding installation package according to your operating system. The installation process is also very easy.
Step 2: Use 4K Video Downloader to download videos
1. After the installation is complete, launch 4K Video Downloader.
2. Copy the link of the video you want to download.
3. Paste the link into the main interface of 4K Video Downloader, or open the browser directly and click on the browser plug-in (if available).
4. Select the video quality you want (such as HD, Ultra HD, etc.).
5. Click the "Download" button to start the download process.
6. After the download is completed, the video will be automatically saved to the designated location.
Through the above two methods, you can easily download high-quality videos from the Internet. Whether it is VLC or 4K Video Downloader, they all provide intuitive and easy-to-use operation interfaces, making the entire download process simple and efficient. Of course, before downloading any video, please make sure to comply with relevant laws, regulations and website regulations, and respect the rights of the creator.