Download this tutorial as a pdf file here.

JDownloader 2 is a powerful and free open source download manager. It is designed to fetch anything that a URL points to to the extent that this is possible.

It can serve as a free alternative to dedicated video download programs. It supports downloading of full channels or playlists as well as single videos from YouTube. Some paid programs may be able to download content from specific services that are not supported in JDownloader 2, but for YouTube which is widely used and cited it is a fully operational free alternative.

JDownloader 2 also supports download of playlists or entire channels from YouTube. This is demonstrated in the tutorial above.

• The download page for JDownloader 2 may show misleading download offers which must be avoided. Follow the step by step tutorial above carefully in order to get a clean and genuine installation.
• If the installation proccess "offers" additional software or services it is very important to decline. Otherwise there is a risk of installing malware.
• Finally, it is against the YouTube terms of service to download videos from YouTube. Refrain from doing so without express permission, or a legally legitimate research need.

JDownloader 2 comes with a "monitor clipboard" feature which is activated by default. This means that one can for example browse for relevant content, and then copy all tabs with a tab copier when ready. All the URLs you have found will now be added to JDownloader 2 and ready for download.

Note: Tab copiers are useful browser plugins, for example TabCopy for Chrome, or Copy All Tab Urls for Mozilla Firefox.

Java installer (if needed): https://www.java.com/en/download/
Use this download link for getting a clean "offers-free" installer. Please refer to CDMM's step by step tutorial above for help in finding the correct version for your system: https://jdownloader.org/jdownloader2