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FREE Windows 8 App to Get YouTube

If you need to download videos on a Windows 8 or 8.1 PC, go for the FREE Windows 8 Youtube video downloader by Freemake. It works perfectly on Windows 8 and 8.1 desktops and laptops. Save YouTube media files in AVI, MKV, MP4, FLV, WebM and other formats and watch on your Win 8 PC. Stable software performance guaranteed.
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Get the job done in these easy steps:
1. Get free YouTube downloader for Windows 8
2. Prepare URLs you want to download on Win 8
3. Copy and paste YouTube links in the freeware
4. Select format and quality
5. Save YouTube video on Windows 8
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Follow the steps below to download YouTube on Windows 8 and 8.1:

1

Get free YouTube downloader for Windows 8

Download the Freemake app for Win 8 from the official software page. The installer comes in two versions. An online version requires a stable Internet connection during the installation process. A full file version can be installed without the connection. Please note that your desktop or laptop must be connected to the Web while downloading YouTube video to Windows 8.

Choose a type of the installation file that you need and install YouTube to Win8 downloading tool. The process is fast and simple and doesn’t require any tech knowledge from you. You only need to follow the steps and click the “Next” button when prompted.
2

Copy URLs to download on Win 8

Open the YouTube website and copy the link of a video. You may use any Windows 8 supported browser for that. If you have many links for grabbing, you can add them all to a Word document or Notepad file.

Keep in mind that if your files are private, you will need to insert your login data into the freeware to prove that you have the right to access the videos.
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3

Paste YouTube links

Now run Windows 8 YouTube Video Downloader. Click the “Paste URL” button to add your link.

The free software for Windows 8 can process YouTube files one by one or in batches letting you choose the quality and format for each file. You may download YouTube 1080p video with ease as well.
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Select format and quality

Select a format (MP4, WebM, 3GP). When you add a link, there will appear a new window with output video choices. Next, choose a resolution (4k, Full HD, HD, or other). Each option shows an estimated video size and audio track quality. The options are filtered by quality. The best one is listed first.

If you plan to watch a file on your Windows 8 or 8.1 PC only, we recommend scrolling to the bottom of the window and choosing “Convert to AVI” option. It is a universal format accepted by all types of PCs.
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Save YouTube videos on Windows 8

Select a folder for the new video. By default, on Windows 8 the files will be downloaded to the "My Videos" folder.

Finally, click the "Download" button to start the process and download videos on your Windows 8 machine. They will appear on your hard drive in a couple of moments depending on your PC's capabilities.

Try other free tools for Windows 8 like DVD Ripper.
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To say even more:

  • With the Freemake YouTube to Windows 8 app, you can download YouTube videos on Mac and Win PCs in just one click. To do this, pay attention to the top right corner of the free software. You will see a one-click download mode option. Enable it and choose the following parameters: quality, format, and destination path. Next time you paste a link into the utility, the video will be automatically saved with your chosen settings.
  • In case your connection is slow, you can limit the number of videos and other multimedia content that Freemake saves at any one time. Go to File – Options – Connection and select the number of clips for simultaneous downloading. You can select from one to 5 movies. In the same tab, you may also limit the speed of the YouTube to Win 8 tool in case you want to use the maximum capacity of your connection.
  • If the free software asks you to insert your YouTube login data to download a video on Win 8, it means that the media is private or age-restricted. Thus you need to login to download it. Go to File - Options - Accounts and insert your access data. Don't worry! Freemake Windows 8 Youtube Downloader will only need your login and password to rip a video for you.

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