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How to Download YouTube Videos to Watch Offline on iPhone or iPad

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A popular question is how to watch YouTube videos offline on iPhone or iPad. But not many know that you can do the job in just two clicks. Keep reading to learn more!

The iPhone is a perfect smartphone. Its design is stunning, and its features are above average. Of course, it varies from generation to generation, but they all are good, right?

Because it’s your cellphone, you have it with you anywhere you go. In this article, we’ll share a workaround for watching YouTube videos offline on an iPhone or iPad (this also involves other major video-sharing websites).

This means you can watch them wherever you are: on the subway, on a plane, or even while climbing Everest.

We all know that YouTube is an amazing platform. All kinds of video content are present there. Choose whatever you want! Even though streaming videos is incredibly popular and, no doubt, dominating, there’s still a great number of people who would like to download media content and, therefore, watch YouTube videos offline on iPad or any other device.

The number of people searching for it on Google is HUGE. Still, there aren’t that many reliable workarounds.

YouTube-downloading iOS apps gradually but confidently disappear from the App Stores. Right here, we’ll share the most reliable and trustworthy workaround for watching YouTube videos offline on an iPhone.

Here at Softorino, we develop software. Softorino YouTube Converter is one of the latest products. It’s a legit YouTube downloader that quickly saves any videos to iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

And be sure – no jailbreak, no iTunes required.

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Basically you'll need to download that video from YouTube to your local storage. Either computer or download it directly to your Apple device.

Step 1. Download Softorino YouTube Converter.

I almost hear you hesitating right now about whether you should install the software you aren’t sure about. And you know what? Your doubts are natural.

There are tons of hazardous software on the web. We all got in that trap and downloaded some malware back in the day. No worries—this time, the download is free and safe.

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Step 2. Connect your iPhone & iPad via USB.

After you’ve installed the app, plug in your iPhone or any other iOS device you own (provided it’s iOS 5 and higher) to your computer.

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Step 3. Go on YouTube. Copy the link of the desired video.

Once you copy the link, Softorino YouTube Converter will grab the video from your clipboard and display it in the app’s download list.

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Step 4. Hit the ‘Download’ button.

As you may have noticed, you’re to select the quality rate while downloading the video. It varies from 360p to 2160p.

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When all the videos are added, start the download and converting process. You should choose the quality of the videos and where you want to save them. The application will handle any quality rate you like (even 2160p and 4K).

Immediately, you will see a blue progress bar that will keep you posted about the length and duration of the conversion. Here you are! Within seconds, the video is on your iPhone, resting peacefully and waiting for you.

Furthermore, it will already be in the Home Videos folder on your device, so there’s no need to download any third-party apps or players on your iPhone.

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To speed up the process even more, you can download whole playlists just by copying the URL. Then, you can watch YouTube videos offline on your iPad or iPhone.

Here’s a quick rundown of Softorino YouTube Converter features:

  • download YouTube to any iPhone, iPad, or iPod
  • convert YouTube video to MP3
  • download videos from Facebook, Instagram, Daily Motion, Vimeo and 50 more websites
  • 60fps & 4K video support

Conclusion

That’s it—you copy the link and get your video on your iPhone or iPad. I know some of you might think that a third-party iOS app could do better here. But since they have all been removed from the App Store, this is the most reliable option so far.

As you probably already noticed, the Softorino YouTube Converter is packed with useful features. Whenever you spot a cool video on Facebook, just copy its link and watch it offline. Moreover, it converts videos to MP3 if needed. All this can be done with a click of a mouse.

In conclusion, the Softorino YouTube Converter is simple to work with. This is a rare type of software that remains fairly clear and comprehensible despite its abundance of features.

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FAQ

How to watch youtube videos offline on iphone?

You can watch YouTube videos offline on your iPhone by transferring them to your device using SYC. SYC is an all-in-one downloader, converter, and transfer tool for Windows and Mac that lets you send files from major media platforms to your iPhone. Install SYC on your PC and connect your iPhone to your PC using its cable. Launch SYC and find your desired YouTube video using the in-app browser. Select a video quality, choose your iPhone as a destination, and hit the transfer button!

How to play youtube videos offline on ipad?

SYC lets you watch YouTube videos offline on your iPad. Download and install SYC on your PC and connect your iPad to your PC using its cable. Launch SYC and search for your desired videos in the in-app YouTube browser. Once selected, choose the desired video quality and select iPad as the destination device. Finally, hit the transfer button, and the YouTube video will be transferred to your iPad within seconds.

How can I watch YouTube videos offline?

You can watch YouTube videos offline by downloading them to your PC, iPhone, or iPad using SYC. Install SYC on your PC and launch the app. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your PC and search for the desired YouTube video in SYC’s in-app browser. Now, choose the desired video quality and select the device you want to download the video. You can select your PC, iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. SYC will transfer the video to the selected device.

Natalie Polly
Josh Brown
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