Download YouTube Videos Using PyTube
Set up a Python script to download YouTube videos using the PyTube library
Prerequisite You should have Python installed and the PyTube library available.
Introduction
This guide demonstrates how to set up a Python script to download YouTube videos using the PyTube library. You’ll learn how to install the necessary library, set up your environment, and create a simple script to download videos.
Setup
Step 1: Install Required Package
First, install the necessary package using pip:
pip install pytube
Step 2: Create the Python Script
Create a Python script named download_youtube_video.py
with the following content:
from pytube import YouTube
def download_youtube_video(url):
try:
# Create a YouTube object
yt = YouTube(url)
# Get the highest resolution stream available
stream = yt.streams.get_highest_resolution()
# Download the video
print(f"Downloading '{yt.title}'...")
stream.download()
print("Download completed!")
except Exception as e:
print(f"An error occurred: {e}")
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Example YouTube URL
youtube_url = input("Enter the YouTube URL: ")
download_youtube_video(youtube_url)
Step 3: Run the Script
Execute the script and enter a YouTube URL when prompted:
python download_youtube_video.py
Conclusion
You have successfully set up a Python script to download YouTube videos using PyTube! This guide provided a basic example to get you started. You can now expand on this by customizing the download options and handling different scenarios.