1. Installation & Preparation
Vidus YouTube Downloader is developed for users who want to download online videos only for offline watching. Support a variety of popular websites, like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Dailymotion, Vimeo, Vevo, Reddit and more. With this Video Downloader, you can download almost any video you like for offline watching.
Then let’s dive into the details about how to use Vidus YouTube Downloader to the maximum extent.
1.1 Install Vidus YouTube Downloader
Visit Vidus YouTube Downloader and click Free Download to directly download the software to your system.
Then double click the set-up file to install as instructed. Once the installation completes, you’re ready to get fully immersed in a wonderful world full of music and videos.
1.2 Default Settings
Once you finish the installation, open this YouTube Video Downloader and click the Settings button (next to Upgrade) to change the default settings, such as video directory, video resolution and audio quality. You’re suggested to choose “Ask me each time” for the video and audio output quality. Though it seems a bit troublesome, you can always get more customized results.
1.3 Authorize
If you already purchased a license, you can click “Settings” then “Authorize” to log in your account and enjoy our premium features. If you haven’t bought one, you are welcome to click “Upgrade” for a purchase or enjoy our free version for a trial first.
1.4 Turbo-speed Download
Under a premium version, you’ll enjoy a turbo-speed download that is 10x faster than many other downloaders. If you don’t need that, you can choose to disable it on the downloading page.
2. How to download from popular sites
After you install our video downloader, change some settings, and log in your account (if you have), you can begin your video download at any moment.
Download YouTube videos
To download YouTube, click the YouTube icon from the homepage or simply type a YouTube video URL into the search box.
Open the YouTube video you want to download and click the Download button (see the red box in the picture).
Then you’ll see a dialog box that asks you to choose a resolution for the YouTube download. Choose the one you need and click Download to download YouTube videos.
Then you can move to the Downloading section to see the progress bar.
When it completes, click Local Files to see your saved video.
Download Facebook videos
Click the Facebook icon from the homepage or enter a Facebook video URL into the input field. You may need to log in to your Facebook account first to browse videos.
Open the Facebook video that you want to download and click the Download button (see the red box in the image).
Choose a resolution for the output and click Download to start the task.
Click Downloading to see the completion percentage.
When it finishes, move to Local Files for the video that you’ve downloaded through this Facebook Video Downloader.
Download Twitter videos
Start this Twitter Downloader and open Twitter official website through our homepage or directly paste a Twitter video URL in the search box.
Open the Twitter video that you want to download and you’ll see a Download button near the video (see the red box) and click it.
Then you’ll see a pop-up dialog box on which you can choose the output resolution for your Twitter videos.
Click Downloading to check the progress of your task.
When the task completes, you can switch to Local Files for your downloaded files. All the files that are saved through this Twitter Video Downloader can be found here.
Download Instagram videos
Open an Instagram video through this Instagram Video Downloader. You can browse the website here and open the video you want to download or directly enter a video URL into it. You may need to log in first to browse your favorite videos.
Click the Download button (see the red area) and a dialog with a list of resolutions will pop up.
Choose the format and resolution you want and click Download to add it to the downloading queue.
If you like, you can move to the Downloading section to see how much time is needed to finish the task.
When it's done, you should switch to the Local Files to check your downloaded file and click the icon in the bottom right corner to play it.
Download Reddit videos
Open Reddit website through this Reddit Video Downloader by typing its address into the search field.
If you encounter an interesting video that you want to download, you should copy its video address and enter it into the search box to open it from its original website.
Click the Download icon and a pop-up box for output resolution will appear. You can choose to download as video or music. Click Download button to get it started.
Then move to the Downloading part to see the progress bar.
Click Local Files to locate your saved files when it is done.
Other supported sites
To download videos from 1000+ sites, like vimeo, vevo and more, you can scroll down our homepage to find out more sites. There is also a section full of websites, especially for adults.
3. How to download YouTube to MP4
Download YouTube videos in 1080p
Before you download 1080p YouTube videos here, you should note that only when the original video is in 1080p or higher quality, can you download it in 1080p. You’re always allowed to download the highest quality that the original video supports.
To begin, you should open a YouTube video through this YouTube Video Downloader. Enter a YouTube video URL or click YouTube from the homepage to visit the official website.
After you open the video you want to download, click the icon for download (see the red box).
You’ll see a pop-up box for customized settings. Choose Download as Video and 1080p. Then click Download. You should notice that the highest video quality in which you can download is in accordance with the original quality.
Once the video is added to the downloading queue, you can click Downloading to check its progress.
When the task is done, you can move to Local Files to check your saved files.
Download YouTube videos in 4k resolution
When you use this 4k Video Downloader to download UHD YouTube videos, the video you download must be in 4k resolution or higher.
Enter a YouTube video URL or click YouTube from the homepage to visit the official website.
An icon for download will appear next to the video while you open it through the program. Click the icon (see the red box).
You’ll see a pop-up box that asks you to download as video or audio. Click Video and choose 4k. You know that the highest quality in which you can download is in accordance with the original quality.
Once the video is added to the downloading queue, click Downloading to check its progress.
When the task is done, you move to Local Files to check your saved files.
Download YouTube videos in 8k resolution
As long as the video you want to download is in 8k resolution, you’re always allowed to download YouTube videos in 8k.
First, open the video you download. Enter a video URL into the search field or visit YouTube by clicking the icon on the homepage.
After that, an icon for download will appear next to the video window and click the icon (see the red box).
Click Video and choose 8k for download. If you can’t find an option for 8k, it means that the video quality is lower than 8k. You switch to another one and try again. Or just choose a lower quality to download.
Once the video is added to the downloading queue, you can click Downloading to check its progress.
When it is done, move to Local Files to check your saved files.
4. Download YouTube videos in bulk
4.1 YouTube Playlist Downloader
You can download a whole YouTube playlist easily here. Just visit YouTube from our homepage and open a YouTube playlist.
After that, a download icon will appear next to the video and click the icon (see the red box).
Then choose to download a whole playlist and select a quality for the output. You’re recommended to choose Best so that you can always download YouTube videos in the highest quality as possible.
Once the playlist is added to the downloading queue, you can click Downloading to check the progress of each task.
The saved files will be moved to Local Files.
4.2 YouTube Link Downloader
Another way to download YouTube videos in bulk is to paste a bunch of links or to upload a text file.
To begin, click Paste URL to enter multiple URLs line by line. It’s also allowed to upload a txt file in which multiple URLs are typed line by line.
Then choose to download as video or audio and in which quality you want to download. You’re suggested to choose Best for the output quality since you don’t always know what kind of resolution a video supports. Click Download to save these videos in bulk.
Then The interface will automatically move to Downloading page on which you can clearly know the progress for each task.
The saved files can be found in Local Files.
5. Organize & Manage
5.1 Downloading file
By clicking Downloading (in the left column), you see all the downloading tasks. You are allowed to start, pause, or delete them all.
You can also right-click one task to pause or delete it alone.
5.2 Downloaded files
Click Local Files (in the left column) to check all the saved files through this YouTube Video Downloader. It groups your saved files according to music and video. You can right-click a video or audio to play it with your player or open its containing folder or delete it.
This Video Downloader shows you the title, cover, duration, and artist of your saved files so that you distinguish each one easily.
6. Subscribe & Unsubscribe
6.1 Subscribe channels & Auto download new
Click Subscription from the left column and you’ll see your subscribed channels. If you haven’t subscribed one, click Add to add a YouTube channel as subscribed.
Paste a YouTube channel URL into the text box as instructed and click Subscribe. Then you’ll see the subscribed channel on the interface.
Click the icon of your subscribed channel to check the playlists, all videos, and downloaded videos of this channel.
Move your cursor over a playlist and you’ll see a download icon. Click the icon to download the whole playlist.
You can also choose “Auto download new” to automatically download the new released videos of your subscribed channel.
6.2 Unsubscribe channels
If you want to unsubscribe a channel, move your cursor over the Subscribed button and it will turn into Unsubscribe. Click it and this channel will be unsubscribed successfully.
7. Update & Feedback
7.1 Check for Update
Remember to check for the update from time to time in case you miss some of our cool new features. With a subscription, you always have access to a free update.
7.2 Feedback
During your use of this video downloader, please feel free to send us feedback if you encounter any technical problem. If you have any suggestions for our service or product, you are also welcome to contact us at any time.
If you want to cancel your subscription, you can also contact us to cancel it for you.
8. Top Questions
8.1 No sound for the downloaded video?
It is quite rare. But if that does happen, maybe there is something wrong with the soundtrack during your download. You can download it again or report it to us and we’ll fix it for you as soon as possible.
8.2 Not able to play a saved file?
Please keep in mind that online videos are automatically saved in its original format and audios are saved in MP3 format. If the saved files can’t play, please check if the format is compatible with your player. If there is nothing to do with the format, please check if your saved files are complete.
8.3 What is your policy on refund?
Since we provide a trial version for you to better understand the functions and performance of each software, there is no refund policy for any purchase of the SOFTWARE.
8.4 How to send logs to the Support Team?
You can click Settings to open your log folder and send this file to [email protected]. Please tell us what kind of problem you’ve encountered so that we can deal with it better.
8.5 Lost my premium key?
For Vidus YouTube Downloader, click Settings and choose Authorize. Click Forget Password and follow as instructed.
