So you want to download Youtube movies?  There are several methods with different results.  Below are the top 3 methods to download and convert Youtube movies as FLV, AVI, MPEG, and MP3.

#1 Best Youtube Downloader

DownloadHelper

DownloadHelper is an addon for Firefox and one of the best ways to download Youtube movies and songs.  What makes it so great to use is that installs directly into your browser, and doesn’t require you to leave the Youtube page you are on.  It comes with a myriad of options.  You can download them as-is FLV, or convert the files into other formats like AVI, MPEG, 3GP (mobile), or MP3.  It is also cross platform compatible, which means that you can use it on Linux, Windows, or Mac.

I use it on Linux, and DownloadHelper uses the FFMPEG program to convert to any format without having to drop to command line.  Mac also uses FFMPEG.  The Windows version offers conversion software for download.

It also works on hundreds of video sites, so you are not stuck with Youtube.  It is likely that any video you see online, it can download.  It supports a safe mode if you want to block adult sites from downloading.

So if you are looking for a cheap way to create an MP3 list, or you want to download the latest House or Heroes episode to your iPod, this is the perfect tool for you.

Check it out: http://www.downloadhelper.net/

#1 Best Youtube for Mobile

VuClip

So you are on your iPhone, Blackberry, or Droid, and you want to download Youtube or other video site movies directly to your phone.  Never fear, VuClip.com is here.  It comes with integrated cross-site search, ratings, and other tools.  It will let you choose to stream, or download in either low or high quality.  It also supports an audio-only download, but this is in 3GP, not MP3, so it is not ideal for downloading music.

VuClip also allows you to browse the website from your computer and send videos to your phone.  It’s great for when you are not in 3G coverage, but want your Youtube goodness.

Check it out: http://www.vuclip.com/

#1 Simplest Youtube Downloader

KissYoutube

If you want the absolute simplest solution to downloading Youtube videos with no frills, then you want to use Kiss Youtube.  It offers no conversion, no options, no frills.  But it couldn’t be any simpler to use.  Simply add kiss before the url and hit enter, and you’re done.

Example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o…

http://www.kissyoutube.com/watch?v=o…

Check it out: http://www.kissyoutube.com/

Who wins?

DownloadHelper wins hands down.  By relying on a converter on your PC, it absolutely destroys the others by offering unlimited conversion options and works as fast as your own broadband connection.  You to choose HD quality videos where available for the best possible experience.  One of the best features is that it allows you to queue up videos, so you can have unlimitted videos set to download and convert, instead of doing one at a time which could take hours of clicking and waiting.  If you want to download more than 1 or 2 videos a month, DownloadHelper gets it done fastest with the least amount of hassle and most options.

Honorable Mention

Video2MP3

There are a lot of Youtube to Mp3 sites out there.  99% of them are pure crap.  All of them are slow, full of ads, and many have spyware.  But one of the few that looks good, works well enough to endure the wait, and doesn’t kill you with adds is Video2Mp3.  It’s not as good as the Download Helper solution, but it does include a browser addon option.

Check it out: http://www.video2mp3.net/

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