How to download and save videos from YouTube without watermark?

In our daily life, we often find some wonderful videos on YouTube and want to save them for viewing at any time. However, many users may encounter a problem, that is, saved videos often have the platform’s own watermark, which undoubtedly reduces the viewing experience of the video. So, is there any way for us to download and save YouTube videos without watermark? The answer is yes. Several effective methods will be introduced in detail below.

First, we can use specialized online tools to download YouTube videos. These tools are usually simple to use and only require a link to the video to complete the download. For example, Y2mate is a very popular choice. To use it, just visit its official website (https://y2mate.com/), then copy the YouTube video link you want to download and paste it into the input box provided by the website. Then select the format and resolution you need and click the Start Download button. After the download is completed, you can get a watermark-free video file. It is important to note that before using any third-party tool, please ensure its security and avoid downloading or installing any files that may contain viruses or malware.

Secondly, if you prefer to use software to manage your downloading needs, then VLC media player is a good choice. Although it itself does not have the ability to directly download YouTube videos, by installing additional plug-ins, you can achieve this goal. The specific steps are as follows:

1. First, visit the VLC official website (https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.zh.html) to download and install the latest version of VLC media player.

2. After the installation is complete, open VLC and click the "Preferences" option in the "Tools" menu.

3. In the pop-up window, find the "Input/Codec" category and expand it.

4. Find the "Network Streaming" section and check the "Allow Network Streaming" option.

5. Exit the preference interface and restart VLC.

6. Next, you need to download and install a plugin called “Simple YouTube Video Downloader”. This plugin can help you download YouTube videos directly in VLC. You can find the download link for this plug-in in VLC’s official forum or related plug-in website.

7. After installing the plug-in, open VLC and click the "Open Network Streaming" option in the "Media" menu.

8. In the pop-up dialog box, paste the URL address of the YouTube video and click the "Go" button.

9. Then select the appropriate video quality and click the "Play" button.

10. After the video starts playing, you will see the download button provided by the plug-in. Click this button to save the video to your local hard drive.

Finally, if you want a more flexible operation method, you can consider using some professional video download software, such as 4K Video Downloader. This software supports video downloads in multiple formats, including YouTube. Not only does it help you download watermark-free videos easily, it also provides rich customization options so you can adjust the output settings according to your needs. To use 4K Video Downloader, you first need to visit its official website (https://www.4kdownload.com/products/product-videodownloader), download and install the program. After the installation is complete, open the software, paste the link of the YouTube video into the search box of the program, and click the download button. In addition, the software also provides a batch download function to facilitate users to process multiple videos at one time.

To sum up, whether it is through online tools, media player plug-ins or professional downloading software, we have multiple ways to download and save YouTube videos without watermarks. Of course, while enjoying convenience, we should also abide by copyright laws and respect the labor results of original authors.