This post provides 2 quick steps to play YouTube in PotPlayer, including downloading YouTube music with a YouTube downloader and transferring the downloaded music to PotPlayer. The general download steps involve inputting the YouTube URL, selecting the output format, and starting the download process.
PotPlayer is a media player developed for Windows by the South Korean Internet company Kakao (formerly Daum Communications). It is one of the best free all-in-one media players on the Windows platform. Recently, I have wanted to play YouTube in PotPlayer. After watching various articles, I have grasped how to do that.
How to Play YouTube in PotPlayer (the Drag and Drop Function)
- Copy YouTube URL.
- Open PotPlayer.
- Paste the YouTube URL.
PotPlayer can not only open downloaded video files but also URLs. As for me, the simplest method to play YouTube in PotPlayer is to use the drag and drop function. You just need the URL. Here is the tutorial on how to use it.
1. Visit YouTube and copy the target YouTube video link from the address bar.
2. Open PotPlayer and directly paste the video link by pressing Ctrl + V.
3. Wait for a second, and the video will be played in PotPlayer.
4. You can press the H key on your keyboard to change the resolution.
How to Play YouTube in PotPlayer (Settings Feature)
- Copy YouTube URL.
- Open PotPlayer.
- Play the video.
Using the drag and drop function is one of the ways to open a URL, you can also try PotPlayer’s settings feature. Just paste the video link into the box, and you can watch it in PotPlayer. Here’s a detailed guide on how to use PotPlayer’s settings to play YouTube videos.
1. Go to YouTube to copy the video link you want to play from the address bar.
2. Open PotPlayer, click on the PotPlayer button on the top-left side of the main interface, and press Open > Open URL. Alternatively, you can use the shortcut Ctrl + U on your keyboard.
3. In the pop-up window, paste the YouTube link into the box and click on OK.
4. Wait for a second, and the PotPlayer will play the YouTube video. When the PotPlayer plays the YouTube video, you can change the resolution.
Sometimes, the player tips you that a problem has happened and fails to playback as the followed picture. Now, you need to check whether the URL is correct and the server is running or not. Also, check whether you are connected to the net and PP isn’t blocked by a firewall or not.
If the issue hasn’t been addressed, try method 3. This is a stable way to help you play YouTube videos in PotPlayer.
How to Play YouTube in PotPlayer (Video Downloader)
- Download YouTube music.
- Transfer the downloaded content.
- Play the downloaded content.
Compared to the above two methods by playing YouTube videos with URLs, saving YouTube videos on your computer, and playing them in PotPlayer is more stable. If the above method doesn’t work, try method 3. Here is the step-by-step guide for this method.
Step 1: Get YouTube Videos on Your Computer
YouTube Premium only downloads YouTube videos from the YouTube mobile app to play offline. Besides, not all videos are available for downloading, as YouTube Premium is available in some countries/regions. You’d better use a downloader to get videos on your computer. Here are two handy and free tools you can pick up.
MiniTool Video Converter
MiniTool Video Converter features an intuitive interface and is accessible to every beginner. This tool allows for downloading up to 10 videos simultaneously. Meanwhile, this program supports multiple platforms, including YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
1. Get MiniTool Video Converter
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Download, install, and launch MiniTool Video Converter.
2. Copy YouTube URL
Go to the YouTube website and play the video you want to save. Then, copy the URL from the address bar.
3. Analyze the YouTube URL
Move to the Download Video section of MiniTool Video Converter. Then, click the Paste URL option to open the URL box. There, paste the YouTube link. Next, click the Download option to analyze the YouTube link.
4. Set Output Format and Start Download
In the pop-up output format window, select the desired output format. Next, click the Download option to start the download process.
5. Check the Output File
When the download process ends, the downloader will automatically switch to the Completed section. To view the output video, click on the Play icon. Or click the Folder icon to locate the output file.
Currently, it’s time to transfer the downloaded videos to PotPlayer.
Online Video Downloader on viddown.net
This online downloader is completely free and compatible with almost all devices and browsers. Apart from downloading videos from YouTube, other popular platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Vimeo, and Twitter, can be downloaded in MP4. The most special feature of viddown.net is that it can capture the thumbnail of the video in high-quality PNG format.
How to get YouTube videos with Online Video Downloader on viddown.net? Here is the tutorial.
1. Copy the YouTube video link from the official YouTube website.
2. Visit viddown.net with your favorite browser, paste the video link into the box, and click on the Download button.
3. In the new interface, the tool will analyze the link and display the video’s thumbnail, title, and duration, as well as all the downloadable options. Press the Download button.
4. A new tab will appear to play the YouTube video. Click the three-dot icon in the lower right corner of the player and select Download from the menu. You can find the downloaded video in the Downloads of your browser.
Step 2: Play YouTube Videos in PotPlayer
Once you save the YouTube video on your computer with one of the tools, it’s time to play it in your PotPlayer. Here are two ways you can choose from.
1. Open PotPlayer and click Open Live list/Chat room/Playlist at the right-bottom corner.
2. Find and click the downloaded video. The YouTube video will play on the left side.
How to Play YouTube in PotPlayer (Shortcut Extension)
- Add the shortcut extension.
- Locate the YouTube video.
- Play the video with the extension.
If you don’t want to download a YouTube video to play it in PotPlayer, you can also choose PotPlayer YouTube Shortcut. It is an extension and is available on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and other Chromium-based browsers. PotPlayer YouTube Shortcut is very convenient, especially for people who have to work on a computer.
How to use PotPlayer YouTube Shortcut to play YouTube videos? Below is the tutorial.
1. Visit https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/potplayer-youtube-shortcu/cfdpeaefecdlkdlgdpjjllmhlnckcodp?hl=en in your favorite browser and click on Add to Chrome.
2. A small pop-up window will appear, and you need to click on Add extension.
3. Once installed, you can customize some preferences, as in the below picture.
4. After that, go to YouTube to play the target video. You will see two buttons: Play with PotPlayer and Add to PotPlayer under the YouTube video title.
5. Click on Play with PotPlayer to play the current video in PotPlayer or add it to PotPlayer’s playlist for later playback. Alternatively, right-click on the actual YouTube page and choose Play current video with PotPlayer.
Wrap Things Up
All in all, PotPlayer is a great choice for someone who seeks a customizable media playback experience. There are 4 feasible ways to play YouTube in PotPlayer, including using the drag and drop function, PotPlayer’s settings button to paste video URL, downloading YouTube video and playing in PotPlayer, and using PotPlayer Shortcut.
If you encounter any problems when using MiniTool Video Converter, just send an email to support@minitool.com to ask for help.
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