YouTube continues to test the platform and the latest proposal allows you to download videos to watch at any time. An option that yes, is currently only available as a trial and only for users who are premium subscribers.
YouTube already allowed the download of videos on mobile platforms, but on desktop computers it was not possible until now. Follow the trend of other platforms that facilitate access to content when there is no connection and so you can start testing it.
Downloads reach the computer
To access YouTube downloads from your PC (Windows or macOS) it is necessary to be a Premium user of the platform and enter this link to activate the new function. In addition, we must bear in mind that if we are already testing a function, we will have to deactivate it. We can test only one functionality at the same time.
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Taking this into account, once inside and with the function activated, we will see a button with the text “Download” appears under the video. If we click on the video, it is downloaded and we will see a window to access the content that we have downloaded. We will also see a message that warns that the downloaded content will continue to be available, as long as your device connects to the Internet at least once every 30 days.
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We will also see a button to access the “Settings” of the downloads in the upper right area. We can configure download resolution (ideal to adjust to the screen resolution and capacity that we have) with the four resolutions that appear under these lines, but also delete the downloaded content:
- Full HD (1080p)
- high (720p)
- Half (480p)
- Come down (144p)
The function It will only remain active until October 19, so it is possible that after this date it will disappear or be fully integrated without having to use it only as a test.