Using Real Player's video download software, you can download your favorite (free) online videos from hundreds of websites, including DailyMotion.com, CollegeHumor.com, and many more.
Real Player can play and download many file formats, including.mp4,.wmv and.avi to name a few. It also allows you to convert and then play virtually any file format. It's free and it's easy to use - read on to find out how simple it is.
Steps
Step 1. Download the latest free version of Real Player
Go to it.real.com and click the big orange button that says "Free Download".
Step 2. Install the program
On a Windows computer, double click on the.exe file. As you continue with the installation, you must accept the terms of use and decide whether you want other accessories (such as a toolbar that displays the weather) to be installed or not along with the main program.
On a Mac, drag the Real Player files into your Applications folder, which is the window to install. When you open Real Player for the first time, it will show you the license agreement for you to read. If you approve, click I accept to continue. Select the formats for which you want Real Player to be set as the default program for playback.
Step 3. Close your browser
Towards the end of the installation, you will be asked to close your browser for the video download feature to be installed correctly. Since you'll need it in the steps below, be sure to close it when prompted.
Step 4. Once the installation is complete, reopen your browser
Find a video you want to add to the Real Player catalog.
- On Windows, hold the pointer over the video until a button to download video appears above the top right corner of the video pane.
- Click on the button and Real Player will start downloading the video to your computer.
- On a Mac, click on the Real Player Downloader window and the currently playing video will appear in the window. From there you can choose to download it by clicking on the Download / Download button.
- Once the button is clicked, the program will start downloading and the video will be saved in memory.
Advice
- Look for high definition videos for better quality.
- This program works best with Youtube.
