How to Download YouTube Videos in 1080p or Higher Quality

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Since you’re reading this – you’re a fan of movies of brilliant quality. Like me, you probably suffer every time you watch a video in poor quality. However, YouTube 1080p Download can be achieved almost effortlessly if you know the way.

Here, we’ve provided a step-by-step guide on how to download HD YouTube videos. More than this, this article also discusses how to save videos of superb quality from Vimeo, and music from SoundCloud.

How to Download YouTube Videos in 1080p

In our tutorial, we’ll be using only one application – Softorino YouTube Converter PRO. We highly recommend using it, since it quickly saves videos in any quality including 2160p and even 60fps videos. Watch the video below to get the idea of how this whole system works:

Besides being a smooth full HD video downloader, the app can send your videos directly to iPhones and iPads, which is convenient since it does not require iTunes sync.

Step 1. Download the application.

First and foremost, before you download HD videos from YouTube you should install the app. You can save the installation file by clicking on the button below.

The package will be saved to your computer a few seconds later. The download is free. After the installation you'll need to activate a free trial period. You can do this by requesting a trial code to your email upon the app start-up.

BONUS: The application also downloads videos as MP3/M4A files.

When the app download is finished, launch the installation process and let the wizard set up this full HD video downloader for you. This usually takes no longer than several seconds. When the set-up is over, move on to step 2.

Step 2. Launch the app & connect your iPhone with your computer.

After launching the program, use the USB cable to connect your computer and iPhone. If you want to download YT videos on iPhone, skip this step if saving to your computer only.

Enable Wi-Fi sync for your iPhone in Preferences to avoid needing a cable each time you download. Now, you’re ready to download HD videos.

Step 3. Copy the video’s URL (cmd + click).

To start, visit your video’s webpage and copy the link to your clipboard. With SYC PRO, you don’t even need to paste the URL; just copy it, and the app will detect it instantly. This feature also supports YouTube playlist downloader for downloading multiple videos.

In the app’s menu, choose the preferred quality rate by tapping it (e.g., 360p, 480p, 760p, 1080p, or 2160p).

Step 4. Customize your download

Choose the resolution you want for the video, such as 1080p, 1440p, or even 4K, depending on the available options for the video you’re downloading. Make sure to select the highest quality for the best viewing experience.

Choose your preferred video quality—1080p, 4K, or higher—and select the destination. This ensures the video is saved in the highest quality and location that works best for you.

Step 4.5. Edit the Metadata of Your Download

Enhance your video file by editing metadata such as title, description, and genre, or let the app’s AI automatically fill in these details for a polished result.

Step 5. Click on the ‘Download HD Video’ button.

The download will begin shortly.

You’ll see a progress bar indicating the download status. When it disappears, the videos you selected are ready on your device. You can view them all in the Apple Video Player playlist.

Even though our guide focused on YouTube to MP4 conversions, the process is the same for other sites. Just locate your video (e.g., on Vimeo) and copy its URL, and SYC PRO will handle it. It even supports downloading YT live streams.

On top of that, the app allows you to get videos with subtitles, and even perform long video downloadings.

Even though our guide focused on YouTube 1080p Download, the scheme is exactly the same for 50 more popular websites. Simply spot the video (let’s say on Vimeo), copy its URL and SYC PRO will recognize it.

Summing up

Downloading videos in HD quality is much easier than before. Right now, you can just copy the link to the whole playlist, and it will be saved on your device or HDD. With the new update, you can download HD YouTube videos to your iTunes library just as seamlessly.

By the way, with its help, you can extract the sound from any YouTube video, and save it as an MP3/M4A file as well. This is a great feature, for those who enjoy music videos on YouTube.

Everybody can find something interesting on YouTube, so it's no wonder that users often want to watch its videos offline on their gadgets. To save videos, users install special browser extensions or even fully functional program downloaders.

Softorino YouTube Converter PRO can transfer all the YouTube videos directly (!) to Apple mobile devices. This downloader is designed to download YouTube HD videos extremely easy and simple.

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