Even if those in charge don't like the idea, the truth is that YouTube should enable offline video playback on desktop systems. Until that happens, users don't hesitate to adopt various third-party tools, and one of the most interesting is Xtreme Download Manager. If you want to know how to download YouTube videos without restrictions, start here.
YouTube offline: a pending task
Legal conflicts, licensing issues, advertising... The masterminds in Mountain View have presented these and other arguments for not officially enabling YouTube video downloads, but after 14 years, we think it's time to offer a solution. In fact, the company already enables a download mechanism with its YouTube Go app, and it shouldn't be that complicated technically to replicate it in the desktop edition. In other words, it's all a matter of will... and since it's lacking, users must figure out on their own how to download YouTube videos. That's how we get to the GitHub profile of Xtreme Download Manager, a download manager with support for YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, and other online video portals.
How to download YouTube videos with Xtreme Download Manager
Everything starts with downloading the MSI Installer from its latest version. The program can monitor the browser's state, but it needs to add an extension to do it. Installation on major browsers is straightforward, though in the specific case of Edge Chromium, I recommend using the Google Chrome link and getting the extension from its store.
The rest is a matter of clicking the Download Video button, or selecting the video to download by accessing the extension icon. When downloading YouTube videos, Xtreme Download Manager cannot automatically detect available resolutions. That means if you want a copy (for example) in 1440p, you'll need to choose the resolution manually first. Videos are stored in MKV container format (remember to download an MKV player if you need one), but Xtreme Download Manager can also convert to MP4.
In summary
Beyond a slight delay in its updates, Xtreme Download Manager is an excellent alternative for easily downloading YouTube videos. I hope Mountain View doesn't block its operation, and if that happens, don't hesitate to try the tools for downloading music from YouTube, which also work with videos.
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