How to Download Music from YouTube on Mac

Before you start using any website to convert a YouTube video, make sure you are running dependable and updated antivirus software. A site may start off as safe and reliable but then become malicious over time. Many of them can be buggy or even try to infect your system with malware. You should also be careful with online video conversion sites.

It's important to note that downloading copyrighted videos without permission from the content owner is illegal. As a spokesperson for Google stated, 'Our Terms of Service prohibit the downloading or copying of videos on YouTube without explicit consent from the copyright holder.' Instead, you can find public domain and non-copyrighted content by searching YouTube for 'public domain' and 'non-copyrighted' content or filtering your search to include videos with music licensed by Creative Commons.

Before diving in, let's get one thorny issue out of the way: Is this type of conversion and download legal? That depends on the video. If you simply want to download YouTube videos, we have a guide for that, but here we'll focus on the task of downloading them as audio files. Certain websites and software will strip out the music tracks and convert them into MP3 files, which you can save to your computer and listen to offline.

If you use YouTube to listen to music, you may want to consider using YouTube Music instead. However, it costs money. Alternatively, you can download music from YouTube as audio files using a website or software that converts the video into an MP3 file.

To get started, follow these steps:

Remember to always be cautious when using online conversion sites and make sure to check for any malicious activity before proceeding.

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