How to Download YouTube Videos to Google Drive (2024 Guide)

In this article, we will show you how to download YouTube videos to Google Drive. Simply follow the steps below.

Download YouTube Videos to Google Drive 

To download YouTube videos to Google Drive follow the steps below.

1. Copy the YouTube Video URL

Find the YouTube video you want to download. For example, search for “Funny Cat Videos” on YouTube. Click on the video you like and copy the URL from the address bar. The URL will look something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VC_5Cxg1NM

2. Paste URL into YouTube Downloader

Search for an online YouTube video downloader such as Y2Mate or SaveFrom.net. Open the downloader website and paste the copied URL into the input box. For example, in Y2Mate, paste the URL into the box that says “Start.”

3. Select Video Quality and Download

Choose the video quality you prefer, such as 720p or 1080p. In the downloader, you will see a list of available formats and qualities. Click the download button next to your preferred quality. For example, click “Download” next to “MP4 720p.” Wait for the download to complete.

4. Save Video File to Your Computer

Locate the downloaded video file on your computer. It will typically be in your “Downloads” folder. Save it in an easily accessible folder, such as “Videos” or on your desktop. For example, move the file named funny_cat_video.mp4 to your “Videos” folder.

5. Open Google Drive in Your Browser and Upload the File

In Google Drive, click on the “New” button located on the left side of the screen. 

From the dropdown menu, select “File Upload.” This will open a file selection window.

6. Select and Open the Video File

Navigate to the folder where you saved the downloaded video. For example, go to your “Downloads” folder and select the file named “Funny Cat Video.mp4.” Click “Open” to start the upload.

7. Wait for the Video to Upload

Wait for the video file to upload to Google Drive. You will see an upload progress bar at the bottom right of the screen. The upload time may vary based on the file size and your internet speed. For example, a 5-minute video might take a few minutes to upload.

8. Find and Access the Video in Google Drive

Once the upload is complete, locate the video in your Google Drive. You can use the search bar at the top of Google Drive to find the file by its name, funny_cat_video.mp4. You can now watch or share the video from there.

We hope you now have a better understanding of how to download YouTube videos to Google Drive. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to fix if viewers cannot download in Google Drive or our articles on how to download from Google Drive without zipping.