You-Get

Most websites do not allow you to save videos locally, and this is an issue for those who wish to enjoy these clips at any time, without suffering through annoying ads or installing potentially unsafe third-party software.

You-Get is an open-source command-line utility that enables you to download videos, audio files or images from the web, search for clips on Google, scrape web pages and feed videos into your preferred media player.

Now, you might be thinking that a command-line utility is not for you, but the lack of a GUI should not be a deterrent. You-Get is a lot easier to use than it appears, and it can be run from any location without first going through a lengthy installation procedure.

You can bring up a list of all the supported arguments, along with some brief explanations, by typing “you-get -h” in the Command Prompt window. These options should be fairly self-explanatory, but you can also consult the online documentation for some in-depth instructions.

The simplest way to download a video is to use the “you-get” command and provide its URL. The program will download the highest quality version of the clip that is available, even 1080p, 4K or 8K YouTube videos.

However, you also have the option of bringing up a list of all available versions and choosing which of them should be downloaded. The output directory and file name are also customizable.

Aside from grabbing clips directly from a number of popular websites, You-Get is also capable of searching for videos on Google and listing the most relevant results.

Other types of files can be saved directly, and the program can scrape a web page to identify downloadable image content.

Moreover, it is possible to feed the video into a media player or browser instead of saving it, as well as use this command to start a different download manager.

When all is said and done, You-Get is a great utility for those who are open to using Command Prompt in order to download videos or other types of media. It offers several other interesting features, enabling you to scrape web pages or stream videos, and it is relatively easy to use.