Free YouTube Download App for Mac: A Comprehensive Guide

In recent news, GitHub reinstated the open-source tool YouTube-dl after taking it down due to complaints from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) that it violated Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. However, this issue is not as black and white as it seems.

If you violate YouTube's Terms of Service (ToS), the company may terminate your account, as noted here: 'YouTube will terminate a user's access to the Service if, under appropriate circumstances, the user is determined to be a repeat infringer.' This raises important questions about the responsibility of users who want to download YouTube videos.

Fortunately, there are ways to do so responsibly. The only way to download YouTube videos legally and without violating ToS is by paying $11.99 for YouTube Premium. However, if you're looking for alternatives, Wondershare Free YouTube Downloader offers a solution.

This free app allows users to download YouTube videos with ease. Here's how:

Method 1: Via Copy and Paste URL

Copy the video URL and click the '+' Paste URL button on the main interface. A Download button will appear above the top-right corner of the video screen. You can then choose two options to download the YouTube video.

Method 2: Via Download Button

When you open a YouTube video with your web browser, Free YouTube Downloader detects the video automatically. Simply run any one of the three supported web browsers (IE, Firefox, Chrome) or use the inbuilt browser by selecting the 'Online Video' tab on the program's interface to find and open the target YouTube videos.

Additional Features

Free YouTube Downloader also allows you to import local FLV, MP4, or WebM videos to the video library for easy management. Simply right-click any space of the Library's interface and select 'Import' to add video files.

Once your videos have been downloaded, double-click them in the 'Downloaded' library to play them using the integrated video player. With one click, the video is added to the Free YouTube Downloader to be downloaded immediately.

Wondershare Free YouTube Downloader offers a convenient and legal way to download YouTube videos on your Mac. By following these simple steps, you can enjoy your favorite videos offline without violating ToS. Download Wondershare Free YouTube Downloader for Windows today!

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