Step-by-Step Guide: Downloading YouTube Videos to Google Drive

Hey there! I’m here to show you how to easily download YouTube videos and save them directly to your Google Drive. It’s a nifty trick that can come in handy when you want to have your favorite videos accessible offline or share them with others. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Find the YouTube Video

First things first, find the YouTube video you want to download. Head over to YouTube and search for the video using the search bar. Once you’ve found the video, make sure to copy its link.

Step 2: Go to the YouTube to Google Drive Website

Next, open a new tab in your web browser and go to the “YouTube to Google Drive” website. Here, you’ll find a simple tool that allows you to download YouTube videos and save them to your Google Drive.

Step 3: Paste the YouTube Video Link

On the “YouTube to Google Drive” website, you’ll see a box where you can paste the YouTube video link. Simply right-click on the box and select “Paste” or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (or Command+V on a Mac) to paste the link. Then, click the “Download” button.

Step 4: Choose the Preferred Video Quality

After clicking the “Download” button, you’ll be presented with a list of available video qualities for the YouTube video. Choose the quality you prefer by clicking on it. Higher quality videos will have larger file sizes, so keep that in mind if storage space is a concern.

Step 5: Sign in to Google Drive

In order to save the downloaded video to your Google Drive, you need to be signed in to your Google account. If you’re not already signed in, click the “Sign In” button and enter your Google account credentials.

Step 6: Authorize the YouTube to Google Drive App

Once you’re signed in to your Google account, you’ll be prompted to authorize the YouTube to Google Drive app. This is necessary to allow the app to access your Google Drive and save the video. Click the “Authorize” button to proceed.

Step 7: Save the Video to Google Drive

After the app has been authorized, you’ll see a button that says “Save to Drive”. Click on it to start the process of saving the video to your Google Drive. A progress bar will show you the status of the download. Once the video is saved, you’ll see a confirmation message.

And that’s it! You’ve successfully downloaded a YouTube video and saved it to your Google Drive. Now you can enjoy your videos anytime, even without an internet connection. Additionally, you can easily share the video with others by providing them with the link to the video in your Google Drive. Enjoy!

So, YouTube. You know, that place where you can watch all those awesome videos from your favorite creators? Well, sometimes you just want to save a video for yourself, you know? Or maybe you’re building a collection of videos from your favorite artist. Either way, here’s the thing – YouTube lets you download videos for offline viewing, but you can’t save them to cloud storage. But don’t worry, there are ways to save YouTube videos directly to Google Drive. Let me show you how!

Can You Download YouTube Videos to Google Drive?

Okay, here’s the deal. YouTube actually lets you download videos for offline use, but only through its official mobile app. And here’s the catch – you can only watch those saved videos within the app. So, if you’re looking to save YouTube videos directly to Google Drive, well, sorry to break it to you, but Google doesn’t have a built-in way to do that.

But hey, don’t lose hope! There are workarounds available. The steps might differ a bit depending on whether you’re using a computer or a mobile device, but don’t worry, they’re pretty straightforward. Let me walk you through it!

How to Download YouTube Videos to Google Drive on PC

So, let’s say you’re using your trusty old PC and you want to save those YouTube videos to Google Drive. Well, the only way to do that is to change the download location on your computer. But hold up, there’s something you need to know. When you change the download location, anything you download from the web will be saved to Google Drive. That means all those cat memes you’ve been collecting online? Yep, they’ll go straight to your Drive too. So, if you don’t want to fill up all your storage space with random downloads, you’ll have to change the location back once you’re done saving YouTube videos to Drive.

Oh, and by the way, if you want to save yourself the trouble of changing the download location all the time, here’s a little tip – you can download a YouTube video and then manually upload it to Google Drive whenever you want. But hey, if you’re still determined to download YouTube videos directly to Google Drive, I’ve got a two-step process for you. Just follow these steps:

Downloading view-only files from Google Drive is actually a lot easier than saving YouTube videos to Google’s cloud storage service, just so you know.

1. Change the Location Where Downloads are Saved

Alright, here’s the first step. If you already have the Google Drive app installed on your PC, just go ahead and change your browser’s preferred download location to the Drive folder. This way, anything you download, including YouTube videos, will automatically get backed up to Google’s cloud storage. Cool, right? Here’s how you do it:

1. First, you need to download and install the Google Drive app if you don’t have it already. Just log in to your Google account and you’re good to go.
2. Once you’re all set up, a Google Drive folder will magically appear on your PC.
3. Now, open up Google Chrome or whatever browser you prefer to use.
4. See those three little vertical dots up in the top right corner? Click on ’em.
5. A menu will pop up, so go ahead and click on ‘Settings’.
6. In the Settings menu, look for ‘Downloads’ and click on it.
7. On the next page, you’ll see a ‘Change’ button. Give it a click.
8. Guess what? Now you get to choose the Google Drive folder! Just find it in the ‘Quick access’ section and click ‘Select Folder’ at the bottom. Voilà! Your download location has been changed to your Drive folder.

2. Download YouTube Videos Directly to Your Google Drive

Okay, so you’ve changed the download location. Now you’re ready to download those YouTube videos straight to Google Drive. But let me give you a little heads up – be careful where you’re getting those YouTube videos from. Downloading from unauthorized sources can put your privacy at risk and even expose your data to the dark web. So, ya know, be smart about it.

Alright, now here are the steps you need to follow to download YouTube videos to Google Drive on your PC:

1. First, go to YouTube using your web browser.
2. Select and play the video you want to download.
3. In the address bar, press Ctrl + A to select the video link and then press Ctrl + C to copy the URL.
4. Next, visit SS YouTube using your web browser.
5. Paste the copied link into the “Paste your video link here” field and click “Download” to save the video directly to Google Drive.

How to Download YouTube Videos and Save Them Manually to Google Drive on Android

To save YouTube videos to Google Drive on your phone, you need to download the video and then upload it to Google Drive manually. Here’s how:

1. Open the YouTube app on your Android phone.
2. Select the video you want to download.
3. Tap the “Share” option below the video.
   
4. Choose “Copy link” from the “Share” popup to copy the video link.
   
5. Go to SS YouTube on your browser app.
6. Paste the YouTube video link into the “Paste your video link here” field and tap the download icon.
   
7. Open the Gallery app and go to the videos folder.
8. Select the YouTube video you want to upload to Drive.
9. Tap “Send” at the bottom left.
   
10. Choose “Drive” from the “Share files” popup.
11. Tap the “Save” button at the top right to save the video to Google Drive.

How to Download YouTube Videos and Save Them to Google Drive on iPhone

On an iPhone, you can’t directly download a YouTube video to Google Drive. However, you can still download YouTube videos manually and store them on Google Drive using the Google Drive app on your iPhone.

1. Follow steps 1 to 6 from the previous section to download YouTube videos on your iPhone.
2. After downloading the video, open the Files app on your iPhone.
3. Tap “Recents” at the bottom left.
   
4. Long press the YouTube video you downloaded.
5. Select “Share” from the options that appear.
   
6. Swipe right on the app list at the bottom to find the Google Drive app and tap it.
7. Tap “Upload” on the next screen to upload the YouTube video to Google Drive.

Wrap up

Google Drive offers many convenient features, including the ability to store and share all your files using a Google Drive link. While downloading YouTube videos directly to Drive is only possible on a PC, you can sync your local files to Google Drive to automatically upload all your downloaded videos. However, there may be times when Google Drive doesn’t sync files, so you need to ensure that Drive has enough storage to back up all your local files.

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FAQs

Q: How do I upload a video to Google Drive without downloading it?

A: To upload a video to your Google Drive without downloading it to your local storage, you need to install the Google Drive app on your PC. Once installed, you can change the download location in your browser settings. Go to Settings > Download > Location > Change, and choose the Google Drive folder as your download location. After changing the download location, any videos you download from YouTube will be directly stored on Google Drive.

Q: How do I download YouTube videos to my laptop without premium?

A: There are various websites and applications that allow you to download YouTube videos without a premium subscription. Two popular websites for downloading YouTube videos without premium are SS YouTube and Savefrom.Net.

Q: Why is the video not uploading to Google Drive?

A: There could be several reasons why your video is not uploading to Google Drive. First, check your internet connection, as an unstable or slow connection can cause issues with uploading. Second, check your Google account storage, as a full Google Drive may prevent files from being uploaded or synced from your local storage.