If you’re planning a long trip by train or plane, it’s a good idea to download a movie to your computer or phone before you go. This way, you can watch your favorite films offline and enjoy your journey without worrying about Wi-Fi or data limits. It also helps keep you entertained in areas with poor connectivity.

If you’re wondering how to download a movie you’ve purchased on YouTube, this article has you covered. We’ll show you how to download a purchased or free movie from YouTube to your mobile devices and PC, so you can watch them anytime, anywhere, whether you’re using an Android, iPhone, or computer.

Part 1. How to Download Purchased or Free Movies from YoTube Directly

The easiest way to download movies from YouTube is by using the built-in download feature in the app. When you buy a movie on YouTube, you can save it to your devices for offline viewing. The steps are simple. Let’s go through how to purchase and download YouTube movies to your computer.

How to Purchase YouTube Movies on a PC

Step 1. Open your browser on your PC and go to the YouTube website.

Step 2. Search for the movie you want to download. To quickly find what you’re looking for, use the “FILTER” option and select “Movie” from the list.

Step 3. Once you find the movie, click the blue “BUY OR RENT” button. Choose your preferred purchase option, and follow the prompts to complete your payment.

After purchasing, you can find your movie by going to YouTube > Library > Your movies > PURCHASED.

How to Download the Purchased Movie from YouTube for Offline Watching

You can download purchased movies to your mobile device for offline viewing. Follow these steps:

Step 1. Open the YouTube app on your mobile device and make sure you’re logged in with the account you used to buy the movie. Navigate to “YouTube” > “Library” > “Your movies” > “PURCHASED” to find your purchased films.

Step 2. Select the movie you want to download for offline viewing. Tap the download button, choose your preferred video quality, and then tap “Download” to save it to your device.

Step 3. The download will begin, and once it’s finished, you can watch your purchased movie offline on your mobile device.

Part 2. How to Download Purchased or Free Movies from YouTube with Third-Party Tool

Transferring files from your mobile device to your PC can be inconvenient and time-consuming for many users. To make things easier, I will introduce a way that allow you to download movies directly from YouTube to your computer. These methods involve using third-party tools to download the movie directly to your Windows or Mac.

Tool Required – iMovieTool YouTube Video Downloader

iMovieTool YouTube Video Downloader is a powerful tool that lets you download videos from popular streaming platforms like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Hulu. With iMovieTool, you can easily download YouTube movies in 1080P quality as MP4 or MKV files directly to your computer for high-quality viewing.

A key feature of iMovieTool is that it keeps the original multilingual audio tracks and subtitles, so you can watch movies in your preferred language. It also supports Dolby 5.1 surround sound, giving you a theater-like experience at home. Whether you’re traveling, dealing with limited internet, or just prefer offline viewing, iMovieTool makes it easy to enjoy your favorite movies on any device, anytime, without losing quality.

Main Features of iMovieTool YouTube Video Downloader

• Download videos from various streaming platforms.
• Download purchased or free movie from YouTube.
• Download YouTube movies in HD quality as MP4 or MKV files.
• Enjoy 50X faster download speed in batch.
• Retain original multilingual audio tracks and subtitles.
• Built-in web browser for smart searching.
• Play YouTube movie offline on any device.
• Fully compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

Tutorial: How to Download Purchased or Free Movie from YouTube

Step 1. Choose YouTube Service and Log In
Begin by downloading and installing iMovieTool YouTube Video Downloader on your computer. After launching the program, you’ll see options for downloading from seven different streaming platforms. To download movies from YouTube, select the YouTube option and log in to your account.

Once logged in, you’ll be greeted with the main interface.

Step 2. Search for Movies to Download
You can now easily search for the movies you want to download. One option is to type the movie title directly into the search bar.

Alternatively, you can copy the YouTube movie link, paste it into the search bar, and click “Search” to locate the specific movie.

Step 3. Customize Video Settings
Click the “Gear” icon at the top right of the screen to access the settings. Here, you can choose between MP4 or MKV formats, adjust video quality, select the video codec, set audio and subtitle languages, and customize the output folder, among other settings.

Step 4. Download YouTube Movies to MP4/MKV
To start downloading, simply click the “Download” button. The movie will be saved as a local MP4 or MKV file on your computer. Once the download is complete, you can watch the movie on your computer or transfer it to any device for offline viewing.

Part 3. How to Download Purchased or Free Movies from YouTube with Online Website

If you prefer not to install additional software on your computer, using an online YouTube download website could be a convenient option. However, as mentioned earlier, these online tools may not be as stable as desktop software. If you’re okay with occasional instability and pop-up ads, you can proceed with the following steps.

Step 1. First, go to the YouTube movie page you want to download. Copy the URL from the address bar by pressing “Windows + C” or “Command + C.”

Step 2. Next, visit the official SSYouTube website. Paste the copied link into the provided field and click the “Download” button.

Step 3. Now, choose your preferred movie format and quality. Once you’ve made your selection, click the “Download” button next to your choice. The download will start, and you can find the downloaded files in your designated download folder.

Conclusion

Here are three methods for downloading both purchased and free movies from YouTube. Once you’ve downloaded the movie to your device, you can watch it anytime, without worrying about an internet connection. With iMovieTool YouTube Video Downloader, you can easily download YouTube movies in MP4 or MKV format to your computer. This versatile tool also supports downloads from six other platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO, and Apple TV+. Give this excellent software a try and see how it works for you!