Did you know you can download YouTube videos by inspecting the network requests when you toggle the device toolbar?
Just open the dev tools with Ctrl + Shift + I and select the Network tab. Then toggle the device toolbar with Ctrl + Shift + M and reload the page. Filter by the heaviest network request and open it in a new tab, there you will be able to download your video.
You can see me in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eZeBg0jLy4&ab_channel=DavidArmend%C3%A1riz
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You can download YouTube videos using Chrome Dev Tools by inspecting network requests. Open YouTube, play the desired video, and right-click to select "Inspect." Enable the device toolbar (Ctrl+Shift+M), go to the "Network" tab, refresh the page, and play the video again. Look for a media request, right-click it, and choose "Open in new tab." In the new tab, right-click the video and select "Save video as..." For a simpler option, consider using SnapTube Premium APK, which lets you easily download videos from YouTube and other platforms without the need for technical steps.
Absolutely, using Chrome Dev Tools, you can indeed download YouTube videos by inspecting network requests when you enable the device toolbar. Here’s a brief overview of the process:
However, if you're looking for a simpler and more straightforward method, I highly recommend using the SnapTube Mod APK. It provides an easy way to download videos directly from YouTube and many other platforms without the need for inspecting network requests. Give it a try for a more convenient downloading experience!
Hi David,
just wanted to ask, can't the site owner know that the video has been downloaded.
I want to try this on a e-learning portal, scared if that's good way to download without being tracked.