How to Record YouTube Videos [2 Ways]

 

YouTube is undoubtedly the most well-known platform for video sharing. It is estimated that it has more than two billion monthly users. Millions of hours of engaging content are watched every single day. You can not only watch as many videos as you want without having to pay a thing, but also create and share your own. If you come across a wonderful YouTube video and would like to record to save it, you can refer to this article. Here you will learn how to record YouTube videos in two fast and easy ways.

• Part 1. Best Way to Record YouTube Videos on PC - Joyoshare VidiKit
• Part 2. Record Videos from YouTube on Mac - QuickTime

Part 1. How to Record a YouTube Video on PC - Joyoshare VidiKit

Joyoshare VidiKit (originated from Joyoshare Screen Recorder) has adopted top-leading screen capturing technology to help record desktop activities, without misgiving of damaging original video quality. With it, you are able to record any area on your screen, including full screen, standard preset ratio or customized size. It outputs videos and audios into any format, such as HD MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, MKV, SWF, MP3, AAC, M4A, M4B, WAV, FLAC, etc., and supports devices like iPhone, Andriod, Xbox One, smart TVs and more. Additionally, you are entitled to trim, keep system audio or microphone sound, create a scheduled task in advance, highlight cursor, etc.

Key Features of Joyoshare VidiKit

• One-click to record in 4K and HD quality without time limit
• Record YouTube live stream, YouTube TV, YouTube audio, etc.
• Support customizing output format, resolution, codec and more
• Set up to show cursor, adjust shortcuts, watermark and schedule
• Allow to play, trim, and rename recorded YouTube videos easily
• Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, smart TVs, etc.

 

Step 1 Download and Launch Joyoshare VidiKit on Windows

Run Joyoshare VidiKit directly on your PC once you have installed it. Then, click on the  icon next to the red "REC" button to choose "Record video and audio" mode.

Step 2 Decide Capture Area

By clicking the "+" button on Capture Area, a window will pop up that allows you to adjust capturing size manually. Or you can straightly choose preset standard resolutions, like 320x240, 640x480, 1280x720, etc. Of course, you also have the right to enter the exact number in the frame to customize it with your style. It's suggested to open your YouTube window to better set a recording region.

Note: To avoid unexpected noise, you can close the microphone sound with only system audio on. By the way, if you don't like to capture audio when record video, you'd better disable both system audio and microphone sound at the same time. If only audio is to be captured, you can simply switch to "Record audio" mode.

Step 3 Customize Recording Options

Clicking the "Options" gear icon in the lower-right corner of the main interface, then the specific settings will be presented in your sight, which enables you to set up the save path, output format, shortcuts, a scheduled task, cursors and more based on your own preferences.

Step 4 Record video from YouTube

Visit YouTube's official online website and play a video you like. Then it's time for you to record it using Joyoshare VidiKit by clicking the "REC" button. During the period of capturing, screenshots can be kept using the shortcuts you set previously. Also, you can press the scissor-shaped button to cut your YouTube video into several clips. Tap the "Stop" button to stop recording.

Step 5 Edit Captured YouTube Video

Upon the recording process is finished, you can view your YouTube videos on the right part of the "History" interface. Meanwhile, you can revise their names. More about audio, you have a chance to edit its ID3 tags with correct and specific information. You can also check the tutorial video below to learn how to record YouTube videos on PC in the best way.

Part 2. Record YouTube Videos on Mac - QuickTime

Which way will you apply to record a YouTube video if your computer runs Mac operating system? Indeed, options are diverse, including iMovie, Photo Booth and QuickTime. Considering operability and popularity, here we are going to take QuickTime as an example to demonstrate how to record YouTube video on Mac without any hassle. QuickTime also includes editing features that allow Mac users to perform simple editing of their YouTube videos, such as cutting, cropping, etc.

Step 1: Find and launch QuickTime in your Applications folder on Mac;

Step 2: Click on "File" > "New Screen Recording" > from the menu bar to display the onscreen controls and initiate a recording assignment;

Step 3: You are also able to press the arrow to change relevant recording settings, such as open the internal microphone, show mouse clicks, etc.;

Step 4: Click on the red circle button and then either click anywhere on the Mac screen to record in full screen or drag to select a region in any size to record, and then press "Start Recording" within that area to start to record video on YouTube;

Step 5: Using shortcut (Command + Control + Esc) or press "Stop" in the menu bar to finish your recording;

Step 6: Check to watch, edit and share recorded YouTube video in QuickTime pop-up window.

If you want to know more ways about how to record YouTube on Linux, iPhone, and Android, you can also visit the source page: https://www.joyoshare.com/record-screen/record-youtube-video.html