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Jan 12, 2011  Is there a way to get a video off of a news website like CNN.com? Ask MetaFilter querying the hive mind. Log In; Sign Up; MetaFilter. How to get a video off a major news site? I've used Download Helper for some time now in FireFox. Works great on most sites where they're not completely anal about you downloading. Any secret ways to download a flash video from a news website? I need to download a video from the site news.com.au for my daughters assignment and am having some.

YTD Video Downloader downloads YouTube videos onto your hard drive. This is a very useful feature if you ever want to view a video offline or convert it into a format that can be stored on a mobile device.

Pros

Quick conversions: In our tests, YTD Video Downloader's free version took no time to convert our videos.

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Mobile format conversion: If you want to take your files with you after you've downloaded them, this program also converts files to a variety of formats that work well with mobile devices, such as iPads.

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Intuitive interface: The YTD Video Downloader interface is very easy to navigate.

Cons

Overselling: The app is riddled with ads and buttons that sing the praises of the paid version. This is slightly annoying, especially considering the free version works so well that it's unlikely many people would want to upgrade.

Bottom Line

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If you want to store your favorite YouTube videos for offline viewing, YTD Video Downloader is an excellent choice. Even if you're new to this type of activity, you should have no problem understanding how to use this app.