Use YouTube Premium for offline viewing in the YouTube app if available in your region
Download videos only if the creator provides a download link or permission
Use YouTube Studio or the creator’s official website if they offer downloadable files
Check whether the video is in the public domain or licensed for free download
Use browser extensions or third-party downloaders only if you have the legal right to download the content
Save your own uploaded videos from YouTube Studio
Use screen recording software if you need a personal copy and it is allowed by the content owner
Avoid downloading copyrighted videos without permission