To download private YouTube videos of your own, go to YouTube Studio and click on the Videos option. After finding the video, click on the corresponding More icon and the Download option. To save others' YouTube private videos, use MiniTool Video Converter or iTube Free YouTube Downloader.

How to download private YouTube videos? Recently, I always wondered this answer to this question. After reading a lot of articles and watching video tutorials, I have grasped how to complete the download. Next, I will share the methods with you.

How to Download Your Own Private YouTube Videos

1. Visit the YouTube site and log in to your YouTube account.

2. Tap on your profile in the upper-right corner of your screen and select YouTube Studio from the drop-down menu.

3. Click on the Videos option from the left pane. A list of all videos you have uploaded to YouTube will appear.

4. Place the cursor over the video you want to download, click the three-dot icon and then select Download from the options.

YouTube Studio interface with the More icon to selected to expand the option menu.

How to Download Private YouTube Videos of Others on Windows

  • Copy the YouTube URL.
  • Set the output settings.
  • Begin the download process.

With a well-organized interface, MiniTool Video Converter is a watermark-free YouTube video downloader that supports batch download. With it, it is effortless to download up to 10 YouTube videos simultaneously. What’s more, MiniTool Video Converter also supports other platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Note:
To download private videos with MiniTool Video Converter, please sign in with your YouTube account and ask the video creator to share the video with you.

1. Download and Install MiniTool Video Converter

Download, install, and open MiniTool Video Converter.

2. Copy the YouTube URL

Go to the YouTube website and find the YouTube video you want to download. Then, copy the YouTube link from the address bar.

3. Analyze the YouTube URL

Navigate to the Download Video section of MiniTool Video Converter. Then, click on the upper-left Paste URL option to open the URL box. Next, paste the link and click on the Download option to analyze the YouTube link.

MiniTool Video Converter interface that shows how to analyze the YouTube URL.

4. Set the Output Settings and Begin Download

In the pop-up output format window, select the desired output format and resolution. Then, click on the Download option to start the download process.

MiniTool Video Converter interface that shows how to set the output settings and begin the download.

5. Check the Output Video

When the download process ends, this video downloader will automatically switch to the Completed section. There, click on the Play icon to view the output video. To locate the output file, click on the Folder icon.

MiniTool Video Converter interface that shows how to view and locate the output file.

With the above-detailed steps, it is easy to download private YouTube videos.

How to Download Private YouTube Videos of Others on Mac

  • Copy the name of the YouTube video.
  • Enter the Private Mode of iTube YouTube Downloader.
  • Go to the YouTube section and paste the video name.
  • Click on Download and begin the download process.

Free YouTube Downloader for Mac automatically detects the videos on YouTube opened in Safari, Chrome or Firefox and allows you to download YouTube videos free with a single click. It supports downloading YouTube videos in batch and has the ability to shut down your Mac or let it enter sleep mode when the download is finished.

1. Search for the private video on YouTube website and copy its name.

2. Open this free YouTube downloader, and tap on the Private Mode icon on the top toolbar to activate it.

ITUBE STDUIO Interface with the Private Lock icon selected.

3. Select the Online option on the left menu and choose YouTube.

4. Now type in the name of the video you want to download in the search bar and then click the Download button.

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Bottom Line

That’s all the methods that you can use to download private YouTube videos. If you have any problems when using MiniTool Video Converter, just send an email to support@minitool.com to ask for help.

People Also Ask

Will the video creators know if download their private videos?
No, they won’t. The download activities by third-party downloaders are completely anonymous. Hence, YouTube won’t track these activities and never send relevant notifications to the video creators.
Is it legal to download others’ private YouTube videos?
If the downloaded videos are just used for non-commercial purposes, such as offline watching, there aren’t any legal issues.
Can I get private YouTube videos without a third-party downloader?
Yes. Firstly, you need to ask for video creators’ permission. Then, you can use a screen recorder to capture the video.
Can I use a general browser extension to get private YouTube videos?
No, you can’t. Watching private YouTube videos requires authentication tokens. However, some browser extensions can’t bypass the security wall of YouTube, which leads to the download failure.
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Eien

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With over 6 years of experience as a tech writer, Eien specializes in creating clear, simple guides for video conversion, transcription, screen recording, etc. He stays connected with the tech community and its readers to understand the real-world problems users face. By combining their feedback with his own hands-on testing, Eien always provides proven solutions to complex software problems in time.