Top Ways to Download High Definition (HD) Videos from YouTube
High Definitions (HD) videos in YouTube are increasing in numbers as most of the new videos are posted in HD format. There are lots of tools available to download YouTube videos but in this post we shall discuss only the various methods that are available to download HD videos from YouTube. This list post will be updated as when new tools are available to download HD videos from YouTube.
1. Firefox Addon: Easy YouTube Video Downloader
Easy YouTube Video Downloader is a Firefox addon that allows you download videos from YouTube, using this addon you can download any YouTube video including the HD YouTube videos. Once this Firefox addon is installed you will see single click direct download buttons in the YouTube page.
The videos can be downloaded in 3 formats like 3GP, normal resolution in MP4 format and HD resolution in MP4 format. If the video that you are viewing does not contain HD resolution then you will not be able to download the video in HD resolution but you can very well download it normal mp4 and 3GP format.
Download Firefox addon Easy YouTube Video Downloader
2. KeepHD the online to tool to download YouTube videos in HD format
KeepHD is a online tool that allows you to download YouTube videos in addition to HD format. To download a HD YouTube video go to KeepHD website and enter the YouTube video URL and enter the Download button you will be presented with various options to download the video.
Four options for download are provided they are:
- HD (High Definition) 720p: If this option is chosen the video will be downloaded in mp4 format in 720p resolution.
- FLV Low Quality: If this option is chosen the video will be downloaded in FLV format with lower quality.
- 3GP Format: If this option is chosen the video can be downloaded in 3GP format, these videos can be played by most mobile devices.
- MP4 High Quality: The video will be downloaded in high quality in MP4 format.
Another interesting feature of KeepHD is that if you intend to download a YouTube video then just replace the YouTube.com in the URL to KeepHD.com and you will taken to the download page.
For Example:
Just change http://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=wgS0KgT5APc
to
http://www.KeepHD.com/watch?v=wgS0KgT5APc
3. YouTube Downloader HD a Desktop Tool
YouTube Downloader HD is a free software that you can use to download HD YouTube videos from your Windows desktop. To download a YouTube video just paste the URL for the video and choose the format and it will do the rest for you.
Four download options are available:
- AVI HD (High Definition): Downloads the video in AVI format with HD resolution.
- FLV Format: Downloads the video in FLV format in normal quality.
- AVI Format: Downloads the video in AVI format in normal quality.
- MP4 (iPod compatible): Downloads the video in MP4 in high quality that is compatible with iPod and other portable devices.
YouTube Downloader HD is available in installer and portable flavours, choose the one that suits you. We tested this tool in Windows XP and Windows Vista.
Download YouTube Downloader HD
If you are aware of any other tools or utilities then do let us know and we will update this post.
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Useful tips Shiva.
Vijay-
Glad that you liked it.. The HD videos really look good in big displays..
Good tips for download HD Video from youtube. Thanks for information.