How to Use Internet Download Manager to Download Videos from YouTube

This task is for Virtual Assistants who need to download YouTube videos quickly and efficiently to process them through the four stages of the Content Factory process, such as processing them via MarketScale, running them through Descript, or embedding them in a repurposed article.

Using Internet Download Manager (IDM) will help save time and ensure reliable downloads with no interruptions.

Task Checklist:

  • Install Internet Download Manager (IDM).
  • Ensure IDM extension is enabled in the browser.
  • Play the video on YouTube.
  • Click the “Download this video” button.
  • Choose the video quality and start the download.
  • Monitor download progress.
  • Organize downloaded file.

Tools You Need:

  1. Internet Download Manager (IDM)
  2. Web Browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge)

Estimated Time to Download a Video: 1-5 minutes (depending on your internet speed)

Steps:

1. Install IDM:

Download and install IDM from the official website.

Pricing:

  • Trial version: 30-day free trial.
  • Paid version: $11.95 one-time payment.

2. Enable IDM Extension:

Make sure the IDM extension is enabled in your browser.

How to Use Internet Download Manager to Download Videos from YouTube
When the extension is enabled, it will look like the icon highlighted in the green box. If it’s disabled, it will look like the icon highlighted in the red box

3. Download Video:

Open YouTube, play the video you want to download. Click the “Download this video” button that appears.

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Whenever there is a video on a page, IDM will display a button called “Download this video.”

Select the video quality and confirm the download.

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4. Monitor and Organize:

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Move the downloaded file to the desired folder.

Verification Checklist:

  • IDM is installed and integrated with the browser.
  • Video downloads successfully.
  • Downloaded file is uploaded to YouTube, Google Drive and Descript.
  • Downloaded file is organized properly in the correct folders and inventoried in the Content Library.
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