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Notes on saving video, properly

Format explainers, quality guides, and straight answers to the legal questions — written by the people who build the downloader, not a content farm.

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LatestGuides6 min read

YouTube video download in 2026: 4 methods compared

Every reliable way to download YouTube videos in 2026, with step-by-step instructions, format and quality advice, and fixes for the most common failures.

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Formats5 min read

MP4 vs MP3: which format should you choose?

MP4 or MP3? A plain-English guide to containers, codecs, and file sizes, with clear scenarios for when you need the video and when audio alone is smarter.

Formats5 min read

360p to 1080p: picking the right video quality

From 360p to 1080p: how resolution and bitrate actually affect what you see, which setting fits each screen, and what every rung costs you in storage.

Legal6 min read

Is it legal to download YouTube videos?

What YouTube's terms really prohibit, how that differs from copyright law, and where personal-use downloads stand by region. An honest, careful guide.

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