Welcome to the YouTube Video Downloader project! This is a simple yet powerful Python application that allows you to download YouTube videos to your local machine. This project is perfect for those looking to improve their Python skills and contribute to open-source projects.
- Download YouTube videos in the highest resolution available.
- User-friendly command-line interface.
- Handle exceptions and errors gracefully.
Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:
- Python installed on your machine (Python 3.6+ recommended).
- Basic understanding of Python programming.
- Internet connection to download necessary libraries.
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Clone the repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/Pranjol-Dev/youtube-downloader.git
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Navigate to the project directory:
cd youtube-downloader
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Install the required libraries:
pip install pytube
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Open your terminal and navigate to the project directory.
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Run the script:
python youtube_downloader.py
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Follow the prompts to enter the YouTube video URL and the path where the video will be saved.
Here's a quick example of how to use the YouTube Video Downloader:
$ python youtube_downloader.py
Enter the YouTube video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example
Enter the path where the video will be saved: /path/to/save
Downloading: Example Video Title
Download completed!