How to Download Youtube Videos to iPad Directly

After reading this guide, you will know three ways to download YouTube videos to iPad (or iPhone). Whether you want to save YouTube videos to iPad directly or download YouTube videos to iPad without an app, you will find what you need here.

'Can I download YouTube Videos to iPad?'

YouTube is one of the most popular video sites around the world and provides various kinds of videos for users to enjoy. Because of reasons like poor network connection or videos keeps buffering, you may want to download YouTube videos to your iPad to watch offline. Then here comes the question, "Can I download YouTube videos to iPad?"  Of course, you can, generally with some third-party app or online YouTube video downloader. All the practical ways are detailed below. Choose the way best suited to your needs:

How to Download YouTube Videos to iPad Directly

Downloading YouTube videos to iPad can be easily done with the YouTube Video Downloader - EaseUS MobiMoMover. EaseUS MobiMovers can serve the function or iOS data transfer tool and YouTube downloader. With the YouTube downloader, you can:

• Download videos from sites like YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Metacafe, Facebook, Twitter, and more for 100% free
• Save videos to iPhone or iPad directly without the transfer process
• Get videos to PC or Mac using URL for offline watching

All you need to do is connect the iPad to your PC/Mac, paste the URL in the program, and then save the YouTube video to your iPad. Afterward, you can watch the videos you like on your iPad offline.

Follow to download YouTube videos to your iPad:

Step 1. Connect your iPad to your computer, run EaseUS MobiMover, go to "Video Downloader", and choose iPad as your storage location.

Step 2. Copy the URL of the YouTube video you want to save, paste it into the bar in MobiMover, then tap the "Download" button. 

Step 3. After you click the "Download" button, MobiMover will quickly analyze the URL and download the YouTube video to iPad. When it has finished, you can check the video in TV > Library > Movies on your iPad.

Advantages:

• The program won't take your iPad space since it is installed on PC or Mac.
• It can download YouTube videos to your iPad or iPhone directly without the transfer process like using online video downloaders. 
• The software also helps when you want to transfer files between two iOS devices or between an iDevice and a computer.

Thus, you can also transfer files to an iPad, back up the files on it, or transfer data from one iPad to another if you need to. Don't hesitate to give it a try.

How to Download YouTube Videos to iPad Without App

If you want to download YouTube videos to iPad without app, you may prefer to download YouTube videos to your iPad to watch offline using some online video downloader. Using online tools frees you from installing apps. However, the problem is that you may further need to transfer videos from computer to your iPhone/iPad.

There are many online YouTube Downloader that will help you save YouTube videos to a computer and(or) to a mobile device. Almost every online tool has ads on the interface, but some are more acceptable than others.  After a search and trial, I recommend you use an online utility called YouTube Video Downloader. Although a new page will pop up asking you to download an extension when you click "Download", you can close it easily and start the downloads without another bother. 

With the online YouTube video downloader, you are able to:

• Save a YouTube video on your iPhone/iPad directly via the link.
• Choose the quality and format (MP4 or WebM) of the video.
• Choose whether to download the video with sound.

To download YouTube videos to iPad without app:

Step 1. Visit http://www.youtube-video-downloader.xyz/ on your computer or iPad.

Step 2. Copy the link of YouTube video in the URL box and click "Download". (If you are lead to another page asking you to download something, close the tab and go back to the previous page. )

Step 3. In the "Download Video with Sound" section, choose one of the options available and click "Download". 

Step 4. When it has done, go to the "Downloads" folder on your PC to check the videos and then transfer the YouTube videos to your iPhone or iPad. If you download the Video on your mobile device, you can check the saved YouTube video in the Photos app.

Step 5. Afterward, you can watch YouTube videos offline on the iPad or edit the videos as you like.

Advantages:

• You can get the videos you like without any app installation.
• You are able to save videos directly to iPad.
• You can choose the quality according to your needs.

How to Download YouTube Videos on iPad

The last two methods require a computer at one time or another. Is there any other way to download YouTube videos on iPad? Yes, there is. And there are two options for you:

Option 1. Subscribe to YouTube Premium, which costs $11.99 per month, on your iPad or iPhone.

Option 2. Use a third-party iOS app to download the video via URL.

Method 1. Download via YouTube Premium

YouTube Premium is an advance service provided by YouTube. If you have bought a YouTube Premium subscription, you can not only enjoy YouTube videos without being interrupted by ads but also save videos for offline viewing on the YouTube app on your iDevice. 

Step 1. Launch the YouTube app on your iPad and click to watch the video you intend to download.

Step 2. Click "Download" to save the YouTube video to your iPad.

Step 3. When it has done, click "Library" > "Downloads" to check the item.

Method 2. Download YouTube videos via iOS Apps

iOS apps like Shortcuts and Documents are helpful to get YouTube videos onto an iPhone or iPad. Given that the YouTube download app - Documents may not work in the US, I'd like to introduce how to use Shortcuts to save videos from YouTube to iPad.

Step 1. Visit https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/fca16b7e36824fae8df26df05bbb5325 on your mobile device and download Shortcuts.

Step 2. Click the "Share" button in any app on your iPad, click "More", and then switch on "Shortcuts".

Step 3. Go to watch the video in the YouTube app, click "Share", and choose "Shortcuts" > "Download YouTube". Then the download will start.

Step 4. When it has done, select "Save to photo album".

Step 5. Now you can see the video existing in the Photos app on your iDevice.

If you like this method, make sure your iDevice is running iOS 12 or above.

Advantages:

• Use YouTube Premium is a completely safe and legal way to get things done.
• You can use the software without a computer.

The Bottom Line

You now know well about how can you download and save a YouTube video and downloading YouTube videos can be done in different ways. You can use software like EaseUS MobiMover, online YouTube video downloader,  or YouTube downloader for iOS to get and enjoy the videos you like. 

If you like a versatile tool that is useful not only in video download but also in iOS data transfer, EaseUS MobiMover is your best choice. If you don't want to install any program or app, using an online downloader is recommended. While if you intend to download YouTube videos on iPad, the last option is for you. Choose and apply the method that can satisfy your needs well.