YT-RED

Downloading your favorite videos from the internet is becoming more and more popular. After all, if a video is on your computer, there's no way for someone to intervene and take it down, like how it is often the case on the web. Too often do you see your Liked videos list thinning, and not because you're getting pickier, but rather that clips get either removed, unlisted, or taken down by way of some copyright notice.

What's next, then? To ensure that you get to preserve your content, being proactive and downloading your favorite videos to store them locally is a good idea. YT-RED is more than just a YouTube downloader: it can download clips from a variety of platforms, while affording the user some control over the operation.

While surfing the web, it's only natural to come across a few videos that catch your eye. Whether you're on YouTube, Reddit, Vimeo, Instagram, or other similar platforms, you're bound to come across something interesting over the course of a browsing session. This tool simply helps you preserve that content, and keep it for yourself.

The interface can best be described as practical, and all that users have to do to get started is insert a relevant video URL, then click List Available Formats. A more beginner user might get a little confused at the number of options that will appear before themselves, but this is some versatility you don't see often.

Users can choose to selectively download only the audio or video feeds of a clip, and each of these options comes in various available qualities. If you're looking to save up on storage, it's best you choose a lower resolution version, and so on.

Select the format that appeals to you, then glance over on the right side of the interface. The program grants users the ability to download just a segment of a video, crop into it, as well as convert the footage, even before it's downloaded. Both the audio and video streams can be converted this way.

Those who like customization will likely appreciate the numerous themes available. Light and dark mode variations are available, so feel free to experiment and see how you like it.

YT-RED is one of the more versatile video downloaders out there. It would have been nice to see a thumbnail for your videos prior to downloading, but other than that, this app is a solid one overall.