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6 Tools for Downloading and Converting Online Videos


Whether you agree with it or not, downloading video content online has become a popular trend. A lot of Internet users are downloading content from sites likeYoutubeMetacafeDaily Motion, and other video content platforms. At some point you might find yourself wanting to download your favorite video or movie.
There are two methods of downloading videos. One is to use website’s that allow you to download the video using the URL. The second option is to use addons for Mozilla Firefox.
We have created a list 6 tools and applications to download and convert video files from multiple video platforms.

Download videos files with URL

ClipNabber

6 Tools for Downloading and Converting Online Videos
Clipnabber allows you to download video clips from most major networks like Youtube, Vimeo, etc. Simply copy and paste the URL of the video straight into the application and click nab! They also offer a bookmark that allows you to use this in your browser on any site. Since your video will be downloaded in a .FLV format you will need a flash player to view it.

KcoolOnline

6 Tools for Downloading and Converting Online Videos
KcoolOnline is very similar to Clipnabber with the exception of showing the most popular downloads. But it supports 269 video sites which is a plus!

Download videos with Firefox Add-ons

Keep Tube

6 Tools for Downloading and Converting Online Videos
Firefox add-ons used for video downloading has become popular in the last few years. Keep Tube is the latest released in a series of add-ons used for downloading video content. Keep tube is the most flexible add-on when compared to previous versions. It supports all of the top video sites, MP4, FLV, and 3GP file formats as well. Check out the list below which demonstrates it’s advantages over the rest:
6 Tools for Downloading and Converting Online Videos

1-click YouTube Video Download

6 Tools for Downloading and Converting Online Videos
1Click YouTube Download is designed specifically for YouTube but allows you to easily choose between multiple file formats that exist on Youtube. This add-on works best for downloading HD/HQ videos in MP4 formats.

Video Conversion

Zamzar

6 Tools for Downloading and Converting Online Videos
Zamzar lets you take your video and convert it to multiple formats. Maybe you don’t have the appropriate player for a format. With this app you can quickly convert your video to a format supported by your video player of choice. This is a good online platform but for a more robust application, see the next application below:

Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip for MAC and PC

6 Tools for Downloading and Converting Online Videos
This is the most robust and free application for converting your videos. The amount of options available for conversion is simply amazing. Just see the supported formats:
Supported input formats: MPEG, VOB, PS, M2P, MOD,
VRO, DAT, MOV, DV, AVI, MP4, TS, M2T, MMV,
REC, VID, AVR, M2V, M1V, MPV, AIFF, M1A, MP2, MPA, AC3,
Just understand than taking a low quality video format and converting it to HD won’t make it true HD. However, you can take a standard MP4 and make it HD up to 1080p.

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