- Written by Paul Omorogbe
- Sunday, 29 September 2013 00:00
Youtube
has gained popularity across the world since it was launched in 2005.
In Nigeria, the site has become the destination online for some of the
latest Nollywood movies, and what some have referred to as ‘home videos’
like the controversial NGF election and the Rivers Assembly fracas just
to mention a few. If you missed a TV show it’s very likely you could
get it online as shows like Nigerian Idol have chosen to post past
editions online. More interesting to many are the hottest music videos
by our booming music industry.However, considering the fact that bandwidth is still an issue in the country such that you cannot watch a full length movie without it freezing and spoiling the fun of viewing. Except of course you are privileged to have a special high speed Internet connection you might consider downloading the video so you can view it without the intermittent “Buffering” notice, or while you are on the go.
While YouTube is undertaking a pilot project to allow content owners the ability to make their content legally downloadable for free or for a small fee, the bulk of videos on the website are not as fortunate, as there may be restrictions on downloading some videos.
However, there are a handful of software programmes – from popular browser add-ons to stand-alone programmes – that will allow you to download videos regardless of whether the content owner has made the video available.
Some websites, browser add-ons, and programmes simply take the URL associated with a particular video and download the videos in their original Flash format (FLV). However, most will convert the files into a more accessible format such as AVI or MP4 so you’re able to play them in the media player or device of your choice. The following are some YouTube video downloaders you might consider to achieve your aim. Remain on the lookout to avoid installing any bundled toolbars or additional malware during installation.
Any Video Converter
Available for Windows and free, this is one of the most popular software for converting media files that you find in use in the country. Any Video Converter is also a fantastic tool for downloading and converting videos from popular sites such as YouTube, and others. The software supports the conversion of the following files types — .AVI, .WMV, .MKV and more than 50 other accessible formats — as well as batch conversion and a customisable output management for tailoring your video for your desired device. Like Clip Converter, video files can be trimmed to a specified length by inputting the appropriate start and end times, and there is even a function that will allow you to merge multiple videos in varying formats into a single unified file.
The added video editing tools for cropping, editing codecs and the like is also a useful featuring that most YouTube downloaders lack. Any Video Converter doesn’t feature any intuitive URL or website address grabber or search function like some other programmes, but copy and pasting your video’s URL in the box is easy enough. It’s also fast, has little trouble detecting the available video formats and comes bundled with a DVD and AVCHD burner for playback on both DVD and Blu-ray players. For across the board functionality and sheer convenience, Any Video Converter is a good choice.
TubeBox
As a newcomer to the downloader game, it would seem like TubeBox has a quite a bit of catching up to do. Available for Windows and free, the software has an impressive search function that allows users to search and access specific videos via YouTube, Vimeo and other online video portals. The programme can download and convert multiple files simultaneously — a feature that can be set and tailored appropriately to the amount of available bandwidth — and is bundled with automatic link grabber that will import the video URL directly into the programme’s download queue.
Download and conversion options, though limited, include everything from MP4 files for your Android and iPhone to WMV for Xbox 360 playback. You can even filter your search results by HD and 3D, the latter opening up a whole new world of the Web. The interface is simple even when minimised to compact mode, and the downloads often download just as quick as it takes to find them.
aTube Catcher
This free Windows software stands out among the group of free downloaders for certain reasons. First off, it allows you to download videos from YouTube, Comedy Central, Dailymotion, Google, and other sites with ease. Secondly, the videos can be directly converted into more than 30 formats, from WAV to MP3, all from within the programme. The software also hosts a variety of other built-in features including a voice recorder, a DVD/Blu-ray burner, a stream catcher and screen recorder.
ATube Catcher is occasionally prone to computer bugs and the interface is not so inviting, however, the software has good overall functionality and rich feature set. If using the robust set seems daunting, there is a fantastic Help menu that includes a Web-based manual and links for downloading additional codecs among other tools. Thankfully, the software is completely devoid of annoying adverts.
Clip Converter
Now officially out of the beta phase, Clip Converter is a web-based, Windows/Mac OS X, software. The web-based utility is entirely free, requires no additional software to run and can quickly download videos from YouTube, Metacafe, Myspace and many others. The tool features all the standard format types — from .MP3 to .WMV — and even includes an option to edit embedded ID3 tags.
Plus, there is a simple browser add-on for Chrome, Firefox, Safari and even Opera as well as a desktop version for any operating system your machine may be running on, allowing users to bypass the Clip Converter homepage all together. Adverts are relatively few and far between, no matter which platform your using, making it one the least invasive and streamlined tools of any YouTube converter out there.
me&my gadget
I monitor what goes around the world with my Tab —Paw Paw
Osita Iheme, popularly known as Paw Paw, a Nollywood actor opens up on his favourite gadget and why he made tab his choice.What is your favourite gadget?
I am not a gadget freak. I just feel it is a necessity and also for comfort. I have so many gadgets, but my tab has always remained my favourite.
What do you use it for mainly?
Essentially for communication; I check my mails, surf the internet, social media and other necessary things. Most importantly, I use it to monitor what goes around the world, especially news and happenings every morning.
What would you do to make it better?
Nothing for now. In fact, nothing to change about it. I don’t have any problem with my gadget. It is perfect for me.
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