DownloadingVideos

toc =Downloading videos=

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Tools for Downloading:
There are a number of (relatively safe and free) tools available for downloading online videos including:

• YouTube Downloader http://youtubedownload.altervista.org

• Download Helper (Firefox only) http://www.downloadhelper.net/

• Real Media Player - http://i.realone.com/product/help/rp11/en/Content/Recording_Download-Record_Web.htm

Tools for Playing:
Once the video downloads, it will be in FLV format (Flash Live Video). There are a number of free FLV players available:

• FLV Player http://www.download.com/FLV-Player/3000-13632_4-10467081.html

• Wimpy http://www.wimpyplayer.com/products/wimpy_standalone_flv_player.html

Tools for Converting Video Formats:
- Mediacoder, open source transcoder - http://mediacoder.sourceforge.net/

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