Last updated on 12 May 2026
How to download a Youtube video so that you can watch it afterwards when you do not have an internet connection? This is a classic problem for many teachers who do not have a reliable connection in the classroom.
There are many tools and services to download a YouTube video online. Unfortunately, most of them are either paid or fall victim to disguised advertisements, pop-ups and other misleading solicitations. Freemake stands out with a simple and free online tool for basic uses.
Download videos from YouTube and many other platforms
Freemake offers many services to juggle videos found online. The most advanced options are reserved for paid users who have downloaded software offered on the site. You can of course take a look at it according to your needs, but the free version is more than enough for most needs.
You have nothing to download, nothing to install on your computer. Everything is done directly from the website of the application from a simple browser.
Recover video in multiple formats or only audio
The tool allows you to download a video from YouTube in many formats in MP4, AVI, WMV, MKV and other formats. It works with YouTube but also with a lot of other big video hosting platforms. Note that you can also extract audio in MP3 format from YouTube videos.
The operation is very simple and requires a minimum of manipulations. You just need to retrieve the url of the video you want to upload locally to your computer and paste it on the Freemake homepage. One click on the download button and the turn is played. A drop-down menu offers you the possible options, format, video quality, etc.
Freemake is a simple and free tool to easily recover a video present on YouTube to be able to watch or project it without Internet connection.
Please also read: Tools to watch YouTube videos online without ads or distractions.
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