F.A.Q.

Q. I can download the video file into my computer, is legal?
A. Yes, when you watch a video in flash from a website (like YouTube) the video is downloaded into your computer, in the folder "Temporary Internet Files" of your browser. The program does the same thing, allowing you to select the destination folder. This means that the file is saved on your computer while you watch the video and there remains until you do not delete.

Q. What kind of use I can do of video file?
A. You can use the video saved for personal use only. We do not assume any responsibility to content you are attempting to download and strongly recommend that you do not download copyrighted material.

Q. I am unable to download videos from YouTube. Why?
A. You're probably using an older version of YouTube Downloader. Download and install the update!

Q. When I download various videos from YouTube. Mostly it works fine, but then sometimes the videos are still coming up as ".175&ipbits=16&expire=12027.." in "Save As" window, what can I do?
A. You must select "All Files" from the "Save as Type" field and saves it!

Q. When I downloaded the video I tried to play it on Windows Media Player but doesn't show the video, what can I do?
A. Windows Media Player does't show flash videos (.flv). After downloaded the video, select "Convert video (previously downloaded) from file", pick the video and click on play button or use a free flash player.

Q. When I downloaded the video and I play it, is incomplete, the duration is only 10/15 seconds, even when I try to re-download it, what can I do?
A. Before to re-download you must delete the temporary internet files. Open Internet Explorer and click on Tools, click on Internet Options and on the General Tab, in the middle of the screen, click on Delete Files.

Q. After converting the video I hear the audio but there is no video. Why?
A. You must install or update the codec on your PC!

Q. When I try to convert the video I receive the error message: "The conversion of your video file has failed, etc." Why?
A. You must install the appropriate codec. Download and install FFDShow MPEG-4

Q. What is the command line syntax for converting the video manually to the .mpg format?
A. ffmpeg -i %1 -s 320x240 -sameq -b 500 -ar 22050 -ab 56 -ac 2 %1.mpg

Q. Can I use a proxy server to download?
A. YouTube Downloader uses the default proxy server defined in Internet Explorer Options.

Q. My proxy server requires me to use a password. Where do I enter it?
A. Currently YouTube Downloader does not allow you to enter a password for HTTP proxy.

Q. Is there a way to queue multiple files for downloading?
A. No, but you can download multiple files at the same time.