Can I watch YouTube videos offline?

YouTube is a platform where you can find numerous videos on various topics. Usually, you need an active internet connection to watch the content. If you want to watch videos offline, this may also be possible. However, the process is not problem-free in all countries.

How to watch YouTube videos offline

To watch videos via the website or app on YouTube, you need an active Internet connection. However, if you want to watch them offline, this is not always possible. You can only access the function under certain conditions.

1. Before you can watch a YouTube video offline, you must first download the corresponding video.
2. Content can only be downloaded and watched offline via the YouTube app. For this reason, you must first install it on a mobile device from the corresponding app store.
3. The download of content also only works in certain countries. Which these are, you can read on the Google support website.
4. To watch a video offline, open the video of your choice in the app. Below the video is an icon with an arrow looking down. Tap this to download the video.
5. Alternatively, select the menu and then tap "Download".
6. When the video has been downloaded, the icon will turn into a blue circle with a checkmark.