Most of us enjoy watching YouTube videos, but no one likes the buffering icon or the low-quality, choppy playback they get when their internet connection is spotty. If you’re wondering how to download YouTube videos to avoid annoying lags, there are plenty of reliable ways to do so and watch on the go.

To download YouTube videos properly, you need to sign up for YouTube Premium. Once you do, you can download almost any YouTube video with ease.

If you use unofficial methods to download YouTube videos, be aware that they can stop working at any time and may even pose a security risk if the site or app is taken over by a malicious company. However, if you do a quick check before using any of these services to download, you should be safe.

Just don't re-upload videos you download from YouTube. The company won't do anything if you download their videos, but if you upload copyrighted material, it's a different story.