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806185 2009-09-02 00:57:00 What's the best little freebie for downloading videos? Is it VDownloader, Youtube Downloader or something else?

Thanks
tuiruru (12277)
806186 2009-09-02 01:03:00 It rather depends on what video format and from where. Sweep (90)
806187 2009-09-02 02:24:00 I assume you want a Youtube video downloader...

If you use Firefox try Download Helper..
Blam (54)
806188 2009-09-02 02:27:00 i use the flashgot extension in FF and use formatfactory to convert the .flv into mp4 GameJunkie (72)
806189 2009-09-02 05:43:00 I use keepvid for normal youtube videos (or most other flash videos), or Youtubedownloader HD for HD ones :thumbs:. davidmmac (4619)
806190 2009-09-02 06:47:00 Paste this into the address bar while the video is playing and you'll get the highest quality in a nice .mp4 file :)


javascript:if(document.location.href.match(/http:\/\/[a-zA-Z\.]*youtube\.com\/watch/)){document.location.href='www.youtube.com(isHDAvailable?'22':'18')+'&video_id='+swfArgs['video_id']+'&t='+swfArgs['t']}
jwil1 (65)
806191 2009-09-02 07:09:00 Free-FLV-Converter (download.cnet.com)

This freebie seems to work well and very easy to use

download.cnet.com


Lightweight and effective, this program is a great way to convert video files from Flash formats into something useful beyond Web pages. Specializing in formats meant for portable devices, Free FLV Converter also supports AVI and can download embedded SWF or FLV vids directly from the Internet when you punch in the URL.

The app can also perform local searches for vids as well as convert to FLV. Hitting either conversion tab will automatically open a file browser so you can choose your victim. From there, a conversion window opens up, and you can change the basics such as settings, including output format, quality, and destination directory, as well as more advanced options like the codec, aspect ratio, and the frame rate. Tap convert at the bottom of the window when you're ready, and the Free FLV Converter works smoothly and without interfering with other programs.

Free FLV Converter does have one annoyance: When you install it, be sure to opt out of the Dealio toolbar. It's no more than a minor drawback, though, and doesn't cause problems later on. Seeing as how the app ran smoothly in the background, it's definitely a must-use piece of freeware.
Geek4414 (12000)
806192 2009-09-02 10:19:00 Paste this into the address bar while the video is playing and you'll get the highest quality in a nice .mp4 file :)


javascript:if(document.location.href.match(/http:\/\/[a-zA-Z\.]*youtube\.com\/watch/)){document.location.href='www.youtube.com(isHDAvailable?'22':'18')+'&video_id='+swfArgs['video_id']+'&t='+swfArgs['t']}

Or just save as a bookmark and click that instead;)
Blam (54)
806193 2009-09-02 12:31:00 I use a number of sites which you drop the youtube URL into and it gives you the .flv download url.
kej.tw
youtubevideosdownload.com
http://www.savetube.com/
http://www.clipnabber.com/

Some youtube videos only work on some sites so you have to play around a bit just to see what works for what video.


Cheers
forrest44 (754)
806194 2009-09-02 22:50:00 I use Orbit and it works great kountryken (14110)
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