ClipGrab

ClipGrab is an intuitive program for Windows capable of downloading videos from YouTube and converting them to different formats. It comes equipped with a well-organized graphical interface for displaying clips and a search box that helps you to search for specific multimedia content.

Straightforward configuration

The utility provides access to features which are arranged in tabs, so you can go to the Downloads section to initiate a download task and tweak the output file settings. It is possible to select between several formats, including MP3, MPEG4, OGG and WMV. You can also pick a different video quality for the to be received item. The last step is to specify the default destination folder. In addition, you have the option to toggle clipboard monitoring so as to be able to start a new download job whenever you copy a video URL.

Additional notes

It is necessary to mention that proxy servers are supported. There is also a notification system that lets you know when a download comes to an end. The tool offers decent download speed and the computer is not hindered at all during the transfer procedure. It works smoothly on different Windows versions and it does not require special user privileges. Alternatively, you may try similar applications like YouTubeGet or Youtube Grabber.