Youtube tests offline video download, but only for some users

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YouTube is testing a new feature that allows users to download videos offline on their desktop browsers.

However, this feature already available for testing is reserved only for premium subscribers of the video platform.

Offline video download trial available until October

The new offline video download functionality is available for testing until October . So, if you are a premium subscriber, navigate to YouTube’s “Use New Experimental Features” page to have access to all available tests, which include this feature that we are aware of.

But pay attention , in addition to being reserved for subscribers of the video platform, this feature can only be used with the latest versions of Chrome, Edge or Opera browsers.

New YouTube feature makes videos available

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In the testing phase, the new feature provides videos in resolutions 720p, 480p, 480p and still 144for. Just select the chosen resolution in the Settings menu.

In turn, the download can be done in two ways; while watching the video, users can click the download button or alternatively click the three dot option while browsing.

Users have access to a cached version of the video

Once the video has been downloaded, it is stored in the Downloads section, which can be accessed through the menu located on the left side of the screen, just below the Watch later icon.

Another information to bear in mind is that the video download will not remain on the user’s hard drive forever, as they will only have access to a cached version of the video.

In this Currently, the YouTube app for Android and iOS devices already allows premium subscribers to download videos to view later in offline mode.

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