3 ways to Download YouTube Videos to Your iPhone Camera Roll

By Dave Johnson - Executive Editor
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YouTube is a fantastic platform for sharing and discovering video content, from music videos and documentaries to tutorials and comedy sketches. However, sometimes you may want to download a video from YouTube to your iPhone’s Camera Roll for offline viewing, sharing with friends, or saving for later. In this article, we’ll explain how to download YouTube videos to your iPhone Camera Roll using a few simple methods.

Method 1: Download YouTube Videos to Your iPhone Camera Roll Using a Third-Party App

One of the easiest ways to download YouTube videos to your iPhone is to use a third-party app. There are several apps available on the App Store that allow you to download videos from YouTube, such as Documents by Readdle, Video Download Browser, and MyMedia.

Here’s how to use Documents by Readdle to download YouTube videos to your iPhone:

  1. Download and install Documents by Readdle from the App Store.
  2. Open the YouTube app on your iPhone and find the video you want to download.
  3. Tap on the share icon below the video and select ”Copy link”.
  4. Open Documents by Readdle and tap on the browser icon in the bottom-right corner.
  5. Go to www(dot)savefrom(dot)net in the browser and paste the YouTube video link in the search box. Tap on the green arrow to continue.
  6. Select the video quality and tap on the blue download button. The video will start downloading.
  7. Once the download is complete, tap on the ”Downloads” tab in Documents by Readdle and select the video. Tap on the share icon and select ”Save Video” to save the video to your Camera Roll.

Method 2: Download YouTube Videos to Your iPhone Camera Roll Using Safari

Another method to download YouTube videos to your iPhone Camera Roll is to use the Safari browser. This method requires a bit more effort than using a third-party app, but it’s still fairly simple. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the YouTube app on your iPhone and find the video you want to download.
  2. Tap on the share icon below the video and select ”Copy link”.
  3. Open the Safari browser on your iPhone and go to www(dot)savefrom(dot)net.
  4. Paste the YouTube video link in the search box and tap on the green arrow to continue.
  5. Select the video quality and tap on the blue download button. The video will start downloading.
  6. Once the download is complete, tap and hold on the video thumbnail and select ”Save Video” to save the video to your Camera Roll.

Method 3: Download YouTube Videos to Your iPhone Camera Roll Using Shortcuts

Shortcuts is an app that allows you to automate tasks on your iPhone, including downloading YouTube videos to your Camera Roll. This method requires you to install a shortcut that can be found on the Shortcuts app gallery. Here’s how to use it:

  1. Download and install the Shortcuts app from the App Store.
  2. Open the YouTube app on your iPhone and find the video you want to download.
  3. Tap on the share icon below the video and select ”Copy link”.
  4. Open the Shortcuts app and tap on the ”Gallery” tab at the bottom of the screen.
  5. Search for the ”YouTube Video Downloader” shortcut and tap on it.
  6. Tap on the ”Get Shortcut” button to install the shortcut.
  7. Open the YouTube app again and find the video you want to download.
  8. Tap on the share icon below the video and select ”Run Shortcut”.
  9. Select the ”YouTube Video Downloader” shortcut and tap on the blue play button.
  10. The shortcut will automatically download the video and save it to your iPhone’s Camera Roll.

Conclusion

Downloading YouTube videos to your iPhone Camera Roll can be a useful feature, allowing you to watch videos offline and share them with friends. With the methods described above, you can easily download YouTube videos to your iPhone using a third-party app, Safari, or Shortcuts app.

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By Dave Johnson Executive Editor
Dave Johnson is the editor-in-chief of GeeksModo. He covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.
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