How to Download YouTube Videos on iPhone or iPad (3 Ways)

Ever stumbled upon a gem of a video on YouTube and wished you could savor it offline in your iPhone gallery? Sadly, YouTube does not extend a direct download option unless the creator allows it or you pay for YouTube’s premium subscription. However, there’s a workaround – a secret method to store them on your iPhone. This post will walk you through the step-by-step process to download YouTube videos on your iPhone effortlessly.

Download YouTube Videos on iPhone Using Shortcut

Siri Shortcuts enables you to automate tasks and actions on your iPhone. Within the Shortcuts app, you can create custom shortcuts to streamline complex processes into a single voice command or tap. I know that creating a custom shortcut can be overwhelming for many; that’s why I have provided the iCloud link to the Shortcut that I have been using to download YouTube videos on my iPhone in the steps below. Here’s how you can download YouTube videos on iPhone using Shortcut:

And that’s it; the video is successfully downloaded on your iPhone, open the Photo app library to access the downloaded YouTube video.

While you can also use a third-party website to download YouTube videos on your iPhone, we advise you to be cautious of websites you use for downloading to avoid malware or phishing attempts.

Also, do remember that it is crucial to ensure the legitimacy and updated nature of the chosen shortcut to avoid potential issues.

Note:At Beebom, we do not favor pirating copyrighted material and advise you to ask the content creator for permission to download the video beforehand if it is not officially available.

Download YouTube Videos on iPhone via YouTube App

While this method won’t download the YouTube video locally on your iPhone, you can still use this to download the YouTube videos in the official YouTube app for offline viewing later on. Also, earlier, you could download any video you wanted for offline viewing, but now the Video Creator can enable or disable the download button for the particular video.

Also, even if the creator has enabled the download button for the video, you can still download the video in low resolution only. To download the YouTube video in HD quality, you must subscribe to YouTube Premium.

Follow these steps to download YouTube videos in the official YouTube app on iPhone:

Note:

Download YouTube Videos on iPhone via Third Party Websites

There are several third-party websites available over the internet that claim to allow YouTube video downloads. However, always be cautious when using these websites, as they might violate YouTube’s terms of service. Additionally, many such websites stop working after some time due to policy violations.

Still, if you want to use such websites, then here’s how you do it:

So, these were the easiest ways to download a YouTube video on an iPhone.

You can use a Siri Shortcut, a third-party app, or a third-party website to download a YouTube video to the iPhone gallery.

You can only download YouTube videos without a YouTube Premium if the creator enables the download button.

Vikhyat Rishi

Vikhyat has a bachelor’s degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering and over five years of writing experience. His passion for technology and Apple products led him to Beebom, where he specializes in writing App features, How To’s and app troubleshooting guides for fellow Apple users. When not typing away on his MacBook Pro, he loves exploring the real world.

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