How to download Youtube Videos

i suggest going to http://youtubedownload.altervista.org/
its freeware and fully safe...and it also has an in-built option to convert the downloaded flv file to most popular video formats! i've been using it for a long time and have no problems with it at all.

Thanks for the shout, Kaigan. My name is Sarah and I actually work with YouTube Downloader.


I just wanted to let you know that YouTube Downloader is in the process of transitioning to its own domain,  The new site will have a very helpful how-to video, and also now includes information about converting to a number of popular devices (ipod, iphone) as well as popular formats (mp3, avi).

We will eventually be closing down youtubedownloader.altervista.org, but not for some time. 

Best Regards,
Sarah

Also there is the free DownloadHelper addon for Firefox which can download from Youtube and many other sites.

http://www.downloadhelper.net/

I always use http://www.tubeddl.com works well, its all online and instant, works with country restricted videos too