This article recommends 2 easy methods to play YouTube videos on PowerDVD, including using the PowerDVD built-in feature and using a YouTube downloader to get YouTube videos and import them into PowerDVD. The general download steps involve inputting the YouTube link, choosing the output format, and beginning the download task.
PowerDVD is an excellent multimedia player. I always play YouTube videos on PowerDVD with the network. Recently, my friend asked me what to do when there is no internet connection. To help him find out the method, I viewed lots of video tutorials. Now, I have learned how to accomplish video playback. Read on to find it.
How to Watch YouTube Videos on PowerDVD with Network?
- Log in to your YouTube account.
- Configure the PowerDVD settings.
- Play the YouTube video.
When you first open PowerDVD, it will ask you to choose PC mode or TV mode. You can check the Remember my selection option below and then confirm your choice. In this way, the mode selection window will not appear the next time you open PowerDVD on this device.
After entering the PowerDVD main interface, please choose an account to log in. PowerDVD supports quick login using Google, Facebook, and Apple accounts. Of course, you can also register a dedicated PowerDVD account through your email account. I personally prefer to log in with a Google account.
After logging into your PowerDVD account, continue to follow the steps below to play YouTube videos on PowerDVD with the network.
PowerDVD supports direct access to YouTube. Click the YouTube option in the left menu. The right side will display some of the current trending videos on YouTube by default. Double-click to watch these videos.
Want to watch your subscriptions and playlists you created? Follow these steps:
1: Click the Sign in button in the upper right corner of the interface to log in to your YouTube account.
2: Allow CyberLink PowerDVD to access your Google account on the new web page opened in the browser.
3: Go back to the PowerDVD interface and you will see the pop-up window of successful authentication. Click the Next button or the X icon in the upper right corner of the pop-up window to close the window.
4: Choose the My YouTube tab and you can see the channels you subscribe to, the playlists you create, and the videos you publish on YouTube.
You can also copy and paste a YouTube URL in the search box, or enter some keywords to find and play a specific video.
How to Watch YouTube Videos on PowerDVD Without Network?
- Copy YouTube URL.
- Select the output format.
- Start the download process.
- Transfer the videos to PowerDVD.
Although PowerDVD cannot access YouTube videos when there is no network connection, it can still be used as a video player to play the YouTube videos you have downloaded. The following is a detailed guide on how to download videos from YouTube and import them into PowerDVD.
Part 1: Save YouTube Videos with a Desktop/Online Video Downloader
Here are 2 reliable tools to help you download videos from YouTube. I will introduce the main features of these two tools to help you choose.
#1. MiniTool Video Converter
MiniTool Video Converter is a user-friendly video downloader for Windows PC. This free application supports downloading videos from YouTube in 1080p. Then you can watch YouTube videos on any device offline, including PowerDVD. When using this application, I found that it downloads videos and audio very quickly. In addition, it also supports batch downloading, which further improves the efficiency of video downloading.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to save YouTube videos with MiniTool Video Converter:
Step 1: Get the latest version of MiniTool Video Converter by clicking the button below. Then launch this free application.
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Step 2: Before downloading a video, you can set the location where the video will be saved. This way, you can quickly find the downloaded file in the computer folder later:
- Click the hamburger icon from the top-right corner and choose the Settings option.
- In the Settings window, select the Download tab.
- Press the Change button to set the folder where you want to save the video.
- You can also set the number of batch downloads (up to 10 files can be downloaded simultaneously) in this window.
- Click on OK to save your changes.
Step 3: Navigate to the YouTube website to find the video you want to download. Copy the video URL from the browser’s address bar. Then, return to MiniTool Video Converter, choose the Video Download tab, and click on Paste URL.
Step 4: In the pop-up window, paste the video URL into the address box, and click the Download button.
Step 5: Wait for a few seconds and a new window will appear. You can select a format as the output format in the window. After that, choose whether to download subtitles for the video (if available). The subtitle option will be checked by default. If you don’t need to download subtitles, just uncheck it. Finally, click the Download button to start downloading.
Step 6: After the video is downloaded, a red dot with a number will be displayed on the Completed tab to remind you of the number of files that have been downloaded. Switch to the Completed tab and you can see all the downloaded videos. Then, click the play icon to preview the video or click the folder icon to see the location of the video.
#2. viddown.net
Online Video Downloader on viddown.net is completely free. And the process of downloading videos with it is also very simple. Just paste the link of the video directly to start the download process. Using Online Video Downloader on viddown.net to download videos from YouTube is the best choice.
Here you can not only download YouTube videos in various video qualities, but also easily get thumbnails of YouTube videos. If you don’t want to download any apps, viddown.net is worth a try. How to download a video on YouTube with the Online Video Downloader on viddown.net? Follow the guide below:
Step 1: Go to the YouTube website and navigate to the video you want to download. Choose the Share button below the player and click on Copy in the pop-up window to get the video link.
Step 2: Visit viddown.net, paste the copied video link into the address bar, and click the Download button.
Step 3: Waiting for viddown.net to analyze the link within moments. Once complete, you will see many download options appear below the address bar. Click Show more to view all the supported video qualities. Then, choose a quality option and click on Download.
Step 4: When the download is complete, your browser will usually display a pop-up window. Double-click the downloaded file in the window to view it immediately. You can also click the folder icon to view the location on your computer where it is saved.
Part 2: Import YouTube Videos into PowerDVD and Watch Offline
Choose a tool to download YouTube videos according to your needs. Then, you can start preparing to import YouTube videos into PowerDVD.
- Choose the My Computer option in the left menu.
- Find the downloaded video from the computer folders.
- Double-click the video thumbnail, click the play button on the video thumbnail, or click the play button at the bottom bar to play the video offline.
In the player interface, click the Crop to fill option in the lower-right corner to stretch the video to fill the entire player screen. Click the Full screen icon to play the video in full screen.
If you want to close the video player, do not click the X icon in the upper right corner of the interface. This will exit PowerDVD directly. You should click the BACK icon in the lower-left corner of the interface to return to the previous window.
Conclusion
You can directly play YouTube videos on PowerDVD with network. However, if you want to watch YouTube videos offline, you need to download them first. This article introduces MiniTool Video Converter and viddown.net. If you have any questions when using MiniTool Video Converter, just send an email to support@minitool.com to ask for help.