How to Download Songs from YouTube

Introduction

All things aside, YouTube is the biggest source of entertainment for netizens even now. With the rising fame of TikTok and other apps, one might think that YouTube has lost its charm, but that’s not it. YouTube still has its own place in the social media world when it comes to music. These days, all songs from famous singers reach top the charts because of their trending weeks on YouTube. If you’re a music fan, you might be wondering how to download songs from YouTube so you can also enjoy them offline. Keep reading to find out.

How to Download Songs from YouTube?

You can download any music you like from YouTube in two ways: you can either download the songs directly via the YouTube Music app or you can use a third party app to download them. We will give you a comprehensive guide on both methods and you can choose whichever suits you the best.

Download Directly from YouTube

Want to know how to download songs from YouTube directly? Install the YouTube Music app in your smartphone and get registered as a premium user. Once you have gained premium benefits, you can start downloading your songs quickly and conveniently.

Smart Download

Smart Download is an automatic download option available in your settings that will allow the app to automatically download music for you based on your preferences. If you don’t like a song from the list, you can remove it by simply going to your Downloads.

To turn it on, simply:

• Tap your profile picture
• Click the Downloads option
• Go to Settings
• Turn the Smart Download on

You will not need to find songs and download them because the app will do all the work.

Download a Song

• Tap the three-dot menu icon on the side of the song you want to download
• Click Download and the song will be added after a while

Download a Playlist

If you are particularly interested in a playlist and want to download it for offline playing, you can keep the list in your downloads as it is and listen to it on loop.

• Tap the Playlists in the Library of your YouTube Music app
• Find the playlist you want to download
• Click the Download Icon (down arrow) to download the entire playlist

Download Indirectly from YouTube

If you don’t have YouTube Music in your country yet or if you don’t want to get a premium membership, you can use a third-party app to download music from YouTube.

• Install a YouTube Video Downloader from the app store or search for a YouTube Downloader website

• Open your YouTubeapp and search for the song you want to download

• Tap the Share icon from the options below and click on Copy Link

• Go to your Downloader app or website and paste the link in the given space

• In the download options, select Audio or mp3 and select the quality you want to download your song in

• Wait for the conversion and then click the Download button that appears

Now that you know how to download songs from YouTube, you can easily listen to entire playlists offline whenever you want.