Can someone please recommend a free app that's above all else safe -- and able to download YouTube videos to the hard drive of my Macbook. I'm hoping for a few options, so if there's already a reply, I'd still appreciate your input, too. Thank you.
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015), OS X El Capitan (10.11.6)
Since downloading youtube videos violates Youtube's terms of service, and in most cases can be viewed as copyright infringement upon the owner of the media being downloaded and as such be illegal we cannot really offer any suggestions.
Content is provided to you AS IS. You may access Content for your information and personal use solely as intended through the provided functionality of the Service and as permitted under these Terms of Service. You shall not download any Content unless you see a “download” or similar link displayed by YouTube on the Service for that Content. You shall not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, broadcast, display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any Content for any other purposes without the prior written consent of YouTube or the respective licensors of the Content. YouTube and its licensors reserve all rights not expressly granted in and to the Service and the Content.
Apple Support Communities Use Agreement
Keep within the Law
It is a violation of the terms of use to download most videos on YouTube. If there is a download link, you should be able to download the video from that link.
You shall not download any Content unless you see a “download” or similar link displayed by YouTube on the Service for that Content.
Is there a SAFE free app to download YouTube videos to my HD?
