Video Downloader

Downloads videos from YouTube and other platforms for offline viewing, editing, or archival. Handles various formats and quality options.


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--- name: video-downloader description: Downloads videos from YouTube and other platforms for offline viewing, editing, or archival. Handles various formats and quality options. ---

Quality Selection

Choose from multiple resolution options:

  • 480p - Standard quality, smaller files
  • 720p - HD quality
  • 1080p - Full HD
  • 1440p - 2K resolution
  • 4K - Ultra HD (when available)

Format Options

Download in various formats:

  • MP4 - Universal compatibility
  • WebM - Web-optimized format
  • Audio-only - MP3 extraction

  • Offline viewing - Watch without internet
  • Personal archival - Save important content
  • Educational content - Preserve learning materials
  • Media editing - Acquire assets for projects
  • Batch downloads - Save entire playlists

  • Metadata preservation - Saves titles, descriptions, thumbnails
  • Playlist support - Download entire playlists at once
  • Audio extraction - Get audio-only files (MP3)
  • Quality control - Select optimal quality for your needs
  • Batch processing - Handle multiple videos efficiently

Single Video

"Download this YouTube video: [URL]"

Audio Only

"Extract audio as MP3 from [URL]"

Playlist

"Download all videos from this playlist: [URL]"

Quality Specification

"Download in 1080p: [URL]"

Use Responsibly:

  • Only download videos you have permission to download
  • Respect platform terms of service
  • Adhere to applicable fair use frameworks
  • Consider copyright and intellectual property rights

Bandwidth Considerations

Specify quality to manage file sizes and download times

Storage Optimization

Use audio-only for podcasts and music to save space

Organization

Maintain organized folders for downloaded content

Batch Operations

Process multiple videos during off-peak hours


  • Verify you have rights to download content
  • Choose appropriate quality for intended use
  • Organize downloads in dedicated folders
  • Keep metadata for future reference
  • Use audio-only when video isn't needed
  • Respect content creators and licensing