5 Sites to Download Online Videos Free
Posted On October 18, 2012
Video Sites
Article updated March 14th, 2017
With the plethora of online video sites available today watching free videos on the web is easy. Unfortunately, we don’t always have time to watch videos online when we find them. That’s what downloading videos is for, so we can watch them at our leisure. Most free clips these days, though, are embedded into the web page — making it harder to download online videos to your computer.
The old “Right click, Save As” strategy doesn’t always work so well anymore. If you want to download a video embedded on a site like YouTube, you can still do so if you have a video downloader, such as the RealPlayer Downloader that comes with the RealPlayer Cloud desktop app. If you don’t have a free video downloader installed on your computer, just click the orange button on the top right corner of this page to download RealPlayer Cloud free.
DOWNLOAD ONLINE VIDEOS AND BUILD UP YOUR VIDEO LIBRARY
We’ve rounded up five online video sites full of great content where you can find and download free clips and watch the videos at your leisure. Whether you’re interested in seeing the latest viral video sensations, watching old movies, finding the latest in entertainment news, watching movie trailers, or discovering new video channels with fresh content daily these free video sites have you covered. To make sure a free clip is legal to download, look for licensing information about the video. Typically, videos with a “Creative Commons” license are legal to download, but may have limitations on how you use the video.
Watch Your Videos Anywhere
Download the RealPlayer app and add videos to your personal cloud drive. Then you can watch them on an iPhone, Android smartphone, PC, tablet, and even your TV using RealTimes.
1. YouTube
You’re probably already familiar with YouTube, the world’s most popular free video sites and the third most popular online video site on the entire Internet. YouTube racks up a staggering four billion video views daily. The appearance and interface of YouTube are straightforward, providing a simple yet effective video player in the middle of a white screen. Any registered user can upload their own video to YouTube.
The site has also become a popular source for official versions of music videos, movie trailers, and particularly crowd-pleasing TV commercials. Most of the free clips are shot and submitted by regular everyday YouTube users, and some – like a few well-known funny cat videos — have gone on to enjoy enormous global popularity on YouTube.
2. Metacafe
Metacafe is another online video site specializing in shorter free clips and more popular videos. Whereas YouTube is a giant, endless buffet of videos, Metacafe is more like the Chef’s Special of the Day – fewer overall videos that are well-organized and easy to find free clips in genres like Music, Sports, and TV. Metacafe keeps an outstanding array of current movie trailers, and then pairs them with exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes videos related to that particular movie. Metacafe’s “Trending on the Web” section curates and collects the Internet’s most popular viral videos of the day. It’s a great place to quickly find a certain popular viral video you’ve heard about.
3. Dailymotion
One of the largest online video sites in the world, Dailymotion makes finding free clips easy with a nicely organized home page. Dailymotion visitors see a slew of the current videos in categories such as Funny, Geek Out, News, and countless others. Most of the free clips on Dailymotion are less than four minutes. Registered “super users” can upload videos of up to an hour in length and in high-definition (HD), but you don’t have to register to download the longer videos. Some of the video categories on Dailymotion are a little racier than most YouTube categories, but family audiences can still enjoy watching free clips from categories like Animals and Games. Dailymotion is easy to navigate, and pulls up galleries of recommended videos that you’re likely to enjoy based on your viewing habits.
4. Vimeo
Specializing in HD, Vimeo is one of the more popular amateur online video sites where the results are anything but amateur. Most of the free clips available on Vimeo are user-submitted; it’s not a site to visit if you’re looking for popular music videos or movie trailers. What you will find, though, are big and beautiful HD videos shot by some of the most skilled up-and-coming directors and animators. The Vimeo video screen is far larger and has a higher resolution than any of the other sites mentioned here. Those who like to upload videos to your cell phone will appreciate that the free clips on Vimeo are optimized for playback on mobile devices.
5. IMDb
The Internet Movie Database has become more than just a tool for figuring out who’s that actress in the movie you’re watching. IMDb has grown into a site that offers movie trailers and free clips from popular talk shows like “The Late Show with David Letterman” – all of which can be downloaded to your computer. There are also full episodes of TV shows that can be watched at IMDb. The online video site even offers a huge gallery of full-length movies and short films made by up-and-coming directors.
Many of the movies and short-films listed on the site are available for viewing, however, you’ll be given the option to go to another site such as Crackle or Amazon to watch the movie. Note: those online video sites typically require a subscription. That said, there are older video options on the site such as Paradise Canyon with John Wayne, that don’t require a subscription. Those videos are part of the Internet Archive Project and can be watched online for free or even downloaded from the site.
DOWNLOAD ONLINE VIDEOS WITH REALPLAYER VIDEO DOWNLOADER
With RealDownloader and RealPlayer Cloud, you’ll have the ability to download any online videos you see and save them to your computer. If you’ve installed RealPlayer, when watching a video online in Fire Fox or Internet Explorer you’ll see the “Download This Video” button appear at the top right corner of the video player. Click that button, and the RealPlayer downloader will download the video to your computer and store it in the RealPlayer library.
If you use Google Chrome, click the flashing “down” icon in the top right of your browser to see a list of all the videos on your current page, and download any of them you like.
Do you have other favorite sites for downloading videos? Any great recommendations for short films or epic funny videos? When do you watch the videos you download? Let us know below in the comments section below.
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Please assist me to download videos in anyone of the websites noted above.
Thanks,
jorlier@bellsouth.net
my realplayer downloadbox at the right top corner of the video does not want to appear what can I do?
What browser are you using?
the same with mine..im using windows 8..is that the problem
Good thanx
Soo great
my downlad video button won’t show up and I’m using Internet Explorer. I had this at one point, but I accidentaly uninstalled it, and I could download videos than, but I can’t now. Help.
I use Real PLAYER to down load videos from you tube but it does not download anymore.I have tried everything but without luck!!
Try downloading the latest version of RealPlayer that should fix the problem.
Yeah, i cant find mine either…?
‘ Download this video ‘ appears at right top corner , I can’t able to download videos from dailymotion, youtube and music tracks from other music sites. Iam using Chrome 19 and firefox 13.kindly help me to solve this problem. My system windows xp professional.
I use Real PLAYER to down load videos from you tube. I downloaded the latest version today (12/20/12) and now I can’t download anymore. I haven’t been able to see it in the Manage add-ons. What’s up?
Some days it works 🙁 Ad on also disappears all the time .
Have you tried downloading the new version of RealPlayer?
We’ll need to know more about your system. Please contact customer support at: https://real.custhelp.com/app/contact
I downloaded the latest version of ReaPlayer and lost the ability to download internet videos. Can’t download from YouTube, MetaCafe, and many other sites. I am running Windows XP SP3.
real downloder after 90% not install
The realplayer download tab no longer appears (Version 16.0.0.282). I have two computers running XP and one with Windows 7. Both computers with Windows XP using V16.0.0.282have stopped downloading. The Windows 7 system still works with the previous version (15.0.6.14). I am afraid to upgrade to the new version and take the risk of Realplayer stop working.
I have realplayer15 then piad for realplayer 16 still no pop up download button in the right corner, I am still unable to download web video, I am on Lap top pc,window 7, every thing is met the requiment,what else can I do?
Which Internet Browser are you using?
Where to watch college football
Is this happening with all the Internet Browsers? It should work with Firefox. Have you tried that?
Check out this post to find out how to watch the college football bowls: http://realnetworks.wpengine.com/college-football-bowls
cannot open real player downloader in new version of real player. videos are downloading but there is no way to ascertain their download status. how do we fix?
can’t downlod
ya same for me
have tried uninstalling and reinstalling real player still no download option
and used to be so easy
wtf
WINDOWS 8 SUCKS!!! IT HAS COMPLETELY MESSED UP MY ENTIRE LIBRARY ON MY REAL PLAYER. I CANT WATCH MY MUSIC VIDEOS, PICTURES, AND MOVIES ANYMORE. COMPLETELY SCREWED UP MY LAPTOP. SIMPLY HATE, HATE, HATE IT!
Help the download button dosnt show up. is it because i am using Safari?
i use Free realdownloader today and it is installed, after restating my PC i just tried in you tube the downloadbox it is not apper, what to do?
So I downloaded realplayer 15, and now the video download doesn’t work. I have a laptop running windows 7 64-bit, and I use google chrome.
Try using Firefox. If you’re using a Mac, it won’t show up instead download the RealPlayer downloader and you’ll get a pop-up screen showing you videos that you can download. Just click download in that screen to save videos.
I have tried every recommended step to sort out why I do not get the download video button in google chrome. watched youtube videos followed step by setp instructions. i checked add ons are enabled and they are still no joy. one thing I did spot was on one of the youtube videos I noticed one option in real player itself is under the download & recording category. I do not get the download under that category at all. It just says recording. this is after un installing and re installing too.
I am also having a problem with RealPlayer 16 download. Am using a Lenovo laptop, AMD A6 processor, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Internet Explorer 9. Tried to download a video from youtube yesterday and download window did not pop up. Tried downloading RealPlayer, was warned there was a version installed, but I re-installed. No help. Today I uninstalled RealPlayer, defragged the hard drive, and re-installed RealPlayer. Rebooted the laptop and tried to capture two different videos from youtube. The expected “Download this video?” balloon did not appear for either video.
Another laptop, a Toshiba Satelite C655D, with Windows & Home Premium, Internet Explorer 8, and Realplayer 15, did not have the same problem.
Any suggestions? Is RealPlayer 16 the problem? Both laptops are 64-bit.
This web page just helped me big-time! Thank you very much!
We’d like to help solve this for you, please contact us at: https://real.custhelp.com/app/contact
Have you tried it with Firefox? There were some compatibility issues with the latest Google Chrome update and RealPlayer 15.
Please contact customer support at: https://real.custhelp.com/app/contact They will be able to help you based on your setup.
There may be a settings issue. Please contact customer support at: https://real.custhelp.com/app/contact They should be able to provide more detailed information.
the download button won’t appear on my screen and I have the latest version what can I do to fix this?
Family guy
Like so many above I can’t download any videos. My problems started when I upgraded to the latest version of free Real Player.
I can’t remember my password and although the Real Player webb site says they have sent me a new password I haven’t received it. Do I need a password for Real Player to work?
Can I download an old version anywhere? perhaps that might help.
The customer support you suggest is only for paid versions of real player. I can’t see the point in paying for the service if Real Player no longer works properly.
Please Help
i can’t download any videos in web. I have tried it in youtube, in facebook. my browser is safari and gogle chrome and my OS is windows 8. I updated the realplayer but it does not even really download. what can you do?
very good
I download it! What to do next?
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Good to use
I need some help please. I want to download videos off the net but my little box saying “Download this video” does not appear. I have Real Player installed on my computer. Can you help please?
can one use symbian phone to download movies or is it just applicable to those using system?
how can one download online videos with phone?
i have the realplayer downloader but can’t download videos anymore. has this servic stopped?
I have the latest version of Real Player.I need to stop the download button from constantly popping up.
The previous version had an x to turn it off.I have looked in preferences.I can’t find anything that refers to the download button in there.
I also tried to uninstall Real Player to be rid of it.The system said there was an error.I couldn’t uninstall.
Please tell me how to stop the download button.It pop ups constantly.It’s extremely annoying!
I can’t believe there isn’t a way to control this problem on the button itself.I can’t understand how you didn’t think of this.
my “download this video” do not appear . what should i do ?
You really better stick to the 4-5 sites listed in this article to avoid any troubles with illegal downloads… There are so many shady sites out there…
Hi Nathaniel, make sure the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your browser. Follow the instructions here: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883.
For more information, refer to this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9801
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help further.
Hi Jack, how frustrating! First, to ensure you see the “Down This Video” option, ensure the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your browser. Follow the instructions here: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883.
If you purchased RealPlayer Plus, you do need to sign-in to access the premium features. For help resetting your password, please contact Customer Support @ 1-866-757-8421
Mon – Fri: 6 am – 6 pm PST
Sat & Sun: 7:30 am – 5 pm PST
If you haven’t actually purchased an upgraded copy of RealPlayer, you can actually download the older version at this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8976
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help further.
Hi Duke, make sure the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your browser. Follow the instructions in this link: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883.
If you are using Google Chrome to download videos, try disabling PepperFlash. Following the steps in this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10000.
For more information, click here: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9801
If that doesn’t help, please send an email to help@real.com so that we can help further.
Hi Nigel, make sure the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your browser. Follow the instructions here: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883.
For more information, refer this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9801
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help further.
It’s simple! You can turn off “Download This Video” option by following these steps:
Go to: Start Menu>All Programs>RealNetworks>RealDownloader (Opens RealDownloader)
1. Click on RealDownloader menu at the top left corner.
2. Select Preferences.
3. Select “Don’t Show” (downloads are accessible again with a right click).
Hi, make sure the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your browser. Follow the instructions here: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883.
For more information, refer this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9801
If that doesn’t help, please send an email to help@real.com so that we can help further.
Where is a good site to download Naruto for realplayer?
Hi Rossy,
If you are able to install the RealPlayer on your mobile then its possible to download movies to that phone. Please provide us some more information about the problem that you are facing with the RealPlayer on your mobile, by emailing us at help@real.com.
Hi Joey,
Sorry for the trouble, please make sure the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your browser by following this link: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883.
If you have additional questions, please email us at help@real.com with details of what you are experiencing.
Hi Jorge, it’s really simple! Anytime a video is available to download, RealPlayer Downloader lets you know.
1. Find a video you want to add to your RealPlayer Library.
2. Hover your mouse over the video and the “Download This Video” button will appear above the right corner of the video (if it is available for download).
3. Click on the “Download This Video” button and RealPlayer Downloader will begin downloading the video to your RealPlayer Library.
4. Once downloaded to your library, you can watch the video anytime, anywhere – even without an internet connection.
If you have any trouble downloading a video, refer this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9801/kw/9801.
If none of the above works, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help further.
Hello Ravi, performing a complete uninstall and clean install can resolve many issues. To do so, follow ALL the steps in the link below, to include deleting the RealPlayer folders. https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8721
Next, ensure the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your web browser. Follow these instructions: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883
If you are using Google Chrome, refer to the information here: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10000
If you still have any trouble downloading videos, refer this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9801/kw/9801
If none of the above works, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help you further.
Hello Wes, make sure the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your web browser. To do so, follow these steps: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883.
If you are using Google Chrome, with RealPlayer 16, ensure the Pepper Flash plug-in is enabled (it had to be disabled for version 15). For steps and more information, click here: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10000.
For more information, refer here: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9801
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help you further.
Hi Ajay, please follow these troubleshooting steps; this will usually resolve the issue.
Step 1: Empty the contents of the TEMP folder:
Open the TEMP folder inside the Windows folder on the C: drive.
From the Edit menu, choose Select All.
From the File menu, choose Delete.
When asked “are you are sure you want to delete these items?” – click Yes.
Once these steps are complete, close any open windows and restart the computer. Once the computer has restarted, try the installation again..
Step 2: Close background programs through Task Manager.
Step 3: Delete RealDownloader folder from c:program filesrealdownloader.
Step 4: Run Scandisk and Disk Defragmenter: https://real.custhelp.com//app//answers/detail/a_id/8615
Step 5: Install RealDownloader.
If that doesn’t work, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help you further.
Hello RM, please try the following:
Go to the Task Manager
Click on Process tab (at the top)
Locate Recording Manager
Right click on Recording Manager and then click on End Process
Close RealPlayer and try to download a video
If that doesn’t work, a complete uninstall and clean install of RealPlayer can usually fix the issue. To do that, follow ALL the steps in the below link, to include deleing the RealPlayer folders. Click here: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8721
If neither of those work, send an email to help@real.com so that we can further help you.
Hi Anilbairagi, while I’m not entirely clear on the exact issue, here are a couple of links that may be helpful:
http://real-csr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883/kw/8883
http://real-csr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10000/kw/10000
If these don’t help, send an email to help@real.com with more specific details so that we can better assist you.
Hi Ron, so that you know, you must perform a complete uninstall and clean install in order for the process to be effective. One of the steps that customers sometimes miss is deleting the RealPlayer folders. Follow ALL the steps in this link to do a complete and clean uninstall/reinstall: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8721.
Next, ensure the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your web browser. Follow these instructions: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883.
If you are using Google Chrome, refer to the information here: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10000.
If none of the above help, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help further.
Hi Alfredo, I can see that you are really frustrated. Let me be clear that what you are experiencing isn’t a RealPlayer issue, but I can provide some information that will hopefully help. RealPlayer 15 isn’t compatible with the desktop version of Windows 8, however RealPlayer 16 is. If you have RealPlayer 15, uninstall it and install RealPlayer 16. To do so, follow ALL the instructions at the below link, to include deleting the RealPlayer folders. Click here: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8721.
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com, so that we can help further.
Hello Jim, sounds like you’ve tried several steps! We appreciate that. Actually, the RealPlayer dowwnload and record plug-in is not compatible with IE 64bit. However, to download videos using IE 32 bit, enable the RealPlayer plug-in within your browser. To do that, follow the steps here: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883.
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help further.
Hi Rossy! Currently, RealNetworks only offers a mobile application for Android phones and Windows 8 tablets.
If you have additional questions, let us know by emailing us at help@real.com.
Thank you for the answer.I chose the Don’t Show.
I do think you should put that directly on the button.It would make it easier for users to find.
I spoke to soon.I chose the don’t show.It’s still popping up.
It’s still flashing in the corner of games,and videos.
You can either choose the 1st option to pop up for 1 second or completely uninstall the Downloader. Email us at help@real.com if you have any questions.
ur the best of all.
I have tried to uninstall it several times.It says there’s an error.So I can’t get it out of my system.
I can’t believe it when companies go to so much trouble to create a product, and then make such an obvious mistake on something so simple.
Hi Panther, did you try using this link to uninstall?
https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8721
Make sure that you have deleted the folder as mentioned in the link.
If it doesn’t resolve your issue, email us directly and help@real.com and we will help you.
Over the last 6 months, it was very difficult to download. I upgraded and reinstalled a newer version and it’s very easy to download the videos. Thks for realplayer…
why does my realplayer stop working during (in the middle or almost at the end of) a download? Says Windows is searching for a solutin but I never get any response of this supposed solution. I have lots of room. This bugs me.
I tried downloading a TV series called “O’Hara, starring Pat mOrita and star Brandon Lee, but the realplayer stopped working and I had to repair database at my realplayer. real uncomfortable.
Hi Jean, I understand that you are unable to download the videos, let me help you with that.
To resolve this issue please follow the solutions given below:
Solution 1: Check the Compatibility Mode
—————————————————————-
–> Right-click on the RealPlayer icon.
–> Select Properties.
–> On the top, click on ‘Compatibility tab.’
–> Uncheck any boxes that are checked and leave ‘Run As Administrator’ as checked is fine).
–> Click Apply.
–> Click OK
Solution 2: Run Internet Explorer as Administrator
————————————————————————————————-
–> Right click on Internet Explorer Icon.
–> Select Run as Administrator option from the drop down list.
And after that please try to download the video. If the issue still persists, try to reset the browser.
Note: Please be informed that, if you reset your browser you may loose all of your bookmark and browser history and saved passwords. RealPlayerPlugins
will be restored to default. Make sure that you have enabled the RealPlayer Plug-in by using the following Link.
https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883.
If you are using Google Chrome to download videos, try to disable the pepper flash using the steps given in the below link:
https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10000
If you have additional questions, email us directly at help@real.com.
Hi Jean,
To resolve this issue please follow the solutions given below:
Solution 1: Check the Compatibility Mode
—————————————————————-
–> Right-click on the RealPlayer icon.
–> Select Properties.
–> On the top, click on ‘Compatibility tab.’
–> Uncheck any boxes that are checked and leave ‘Run As Administrator’ as checked is fine).
–> Click Apply.
–> Click OK
Solution 2: Run Internet Explorer as Administrator
————————————————————————————————-
–> Right click on Internet Explorer Icon.
–> Select Run as Administrator option from the drop down list.
And after that please try to download the video. If the issue still persists, try to reset the browser.
Note: Please be informed that, if you reset your browser you may loose all of your bookmark and browser history and saved passwords. RealPlayerPlugins
will be restored to default. Make sure that you have enabled the RealPlayer Plug-in by using the following Link.
https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883.
If you are using Google Chrome to download videos, try to disable the pepper flash using the steps given in the below link:
https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10000
If you have additional questions, let us know.
I was downloading a video from Real player downloader but suddenly it shows unable to download. Since I deleted my browsing history now I dont know from where to download it again. Does Real player downloader saves only complete downloaded videos? Is there a way where I can see the unable to download video link?
Hi Anant, Sorry, RealPlayer Downloader will not keep a track of the incomplete downloads or browser. Kindly contact the browser admin.
If you have additional questions, let us know.
when it download it don’t get the hole movie it get half of it don’t get me wrong i like realplayer. can u help me with that i wanna get the hole movie not half of it ok.
Hello Juanita,
To resolve the issue, please follow the steps given below:
1. Try to reset the browser by following the steps given in the link:
https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8688
Please be informed that, if you reset the browser, you may loose the browser histories, cookies and already stored passwords.
2. Try to download some other movie and check whether it is downloading the whole movie or not.
3. Try to download videos using different browsers.
After that please try to download the movie. If the issue still persist, please e-mail us directly by help@real.com.
first i see the video than saved. video (flv) not working.
wht i do.
i am not able to download videos from youtube anymore since yesterday… 🙁 can you please help me out
i meant to say that there is no option for downloads even hovering on the right hand side above the video doesn’t help, i tried uninstalling then re-installing but still doesn’t work. please help
Hi Maria,
Please make sure the RealPlayer Plug-in is enabled in your web browser by following this link:
https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883
If you are using RealPlayer 16, please follow the steps below to enable RealPlayer Plug-in on Google Chrome,
1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on Tools –> Settings.
3. Select ‘Extensions.’
4. Check RealDownloader 1.3.0.
5. Close & Reopen Google Chrome.
If you are using RealPlayer 15, please disable the pepper flash in Google Chrome by following this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10000
Hello,
Please make sure the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your web browser by following this link: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883.
if you are using RealPlayer 15 you need to disable Pepper Flash plug-in Google Chrome by following: http://real-csr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10000.
Please be informed that this issue has been fixed in RealPlayer 16, if you are using RealPlayer 16 make sure the Pepper Flash plug-in is enabled in Google Chrome.
If this doesn’t work, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help further.
best real player thanks
thank u
I’m having trouble finding and downloading realplayer downloader. What do I do now?
Hi Marty
Please make sure the Replayer plug-in is enabled in your browser by following this link:https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help you further.
Hi Marty,
Please be informed that RealPlayer 16 comes with updated ”RealDownloader” (it is no longer ”RealPlayer Downloader”).
“RealPlayer Downloader” can be downloaded by installing RealPlayer 15. Click this link to download RealPlayer 15: http://cache-download.real.com/free/support/win/15/RealPlayer.exe
I went to all these sites and download a ton of on line videos. Thanks. I never knew there were so many on line video sites. Are you going to write another post with even more on line video sites soon?
I discovered that I need to open realplayer and click on web video. There I may search for a video. When the player window opens, I have the option to search through YouTube and there will the downloader option will appear. Took months to figure it out but its awesome. It’s all done through real player.
thanks that’s so great
This didnt really help me
Hi kkjjikgggvc,
Please provide us some more information about the problem that you are facing, so that we can assist you better.
I can see that I’m not the only one who has the same problem with Real Player Video Downloaded.
My Real Player Downloader disappears on me all the time.
I use Mozilla Firefox web-browser & sometime is there when I need it, & sometime is not.
Like right now, I need it, & can’t download the videos that I want.
I’m looking for info trying to find out how can I get it back.
I have 2 videos that I want to download from YouTube, but can’t! Thanks RealPlayer!!
Hi Trulylatino,
Please make sure that the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your browser by following this link: http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883. If that doesn’t work, let us know, so that we can help further. -Jessy
Thank you for this article. I always enjoy using the Real Player when watching videos on the web.
Awesome program for sure. But will I get a Copyright Alert System warning from my ISP if I use it to download something from YouTube? Or does that only apply to P2P sites?
Hi Bill,
RealPlayer can download unprotected online streaming videos. However, we respect copyright protection so if the video is protected RealPlayer will not download it.
I have downloaded and re downloaded realplayer time and time again. The downloader won’t work, the player wont show the video , if it will open the file at all. I’m getting disgusted with this crap. If you have a realplayer site that is functional with a functional version of the Real Player with a FUNCTIONAL DOWNLOADER please let me know on my facebook page Jeff Harwood, or at harwood.jeff4@gmail.com
Hi Jeff,
As requested I have sent you an email with instructions, kindly check your mail.
It works flawlessly. Thanks team!
but when i download it!! it will not continue downloading the movie!! why??
Hi Kim,
Please provide us some more information about the problem to assist you further.
>Does it happen for all the videos that you are trying to download?
>Have you tried downloading videos with different websites?
Hi Falcon,
RealPlayer doesn’t support F4F file format. Follow this link for more information on supported file formats: http://i.realone.com/product/help/RealPlayer-2011/en/Content/Media_Types.htm
If there is anything else we can help with, please send an email to help@real.com.
the Download this video button suddenly has stopped working and also all my downloaded audio files have ceased to be stored in realplayer library, instead theyve started getting saved in some other Media player’s library. Pleasse help i want the option back!!
I use google chrome and windows vista. thanks
Hi Swati,
Try uninstalling and reinstalling RealPlayer by following this link:
https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8721
(Delete the RealPlayer folders as mentioned in the link before reinstalling RealPlayer).
After reinstalling RealPlayer, make sure the RealPlayer plug-in is enabled in your browser by following:
http://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883
If that doesn’t work, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help you further.
Hi ! 😉
ow can one download online videos with phone?
I have real player installed with my google chrome browser. On hovering my mouse over any video, I can see the download option. Now it does not work again. I have uninstalled and re-installed, all to no avail.
Please help.
Hi Olaniyi,
Enable the RealPlayer Plugin in your web browser by following this link: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8883
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help you further.
Hi Omegahack,
Currently, RealNetworks only offers a mobile application for Android phones and Windows 8 tablets. Click on this link to learn more: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8516.
Thanks for finally writing about >Best Sites to Download Online Videos Free — RealPlayer <Liked it!
Realplayer did not instal properly in Windows 8! What can I do as it is not working on my Windows 8 Laptop but working in my Windows 7 Desktop. What could be wrong or any version for Windows 8? Thanks for your support.
Hi Ogaga,
Try the steps given below:
1) Uninstall RealPlayer by following: https://real.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8721.
2) Reinstall RealPlayer v16 for windows 8:
Please go to http://www.real.com/ where you can see download Realplayer for free icon and just below that you can find for Desktop at the right hand side, I recommend you to install RealPlayer 16 Desktop version.
If you have additional questions, email us at help@real.com
I want to get more information about video editing software. Can you please provide me?
What kind of information are you interested in?
I want to down load a free realplayer
Why is it that when you get something free? you go through HELL trying too get it ?(WHY).I got realplayer 16 for free and you will not let me have it .why?
Hi Johnny,
Please provide us some more information about the problem to assist you further.
nice
Hi Ziath,
Enable the RealPlayer plug-in in your browser by following:
https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23689856-Download-This-Video-option-does-not-appear –
Hi Ziath,
RealPlayer can’t play audio files embedded on a pdf document. Refer this link for the list of supported file formats:
http://cache-download.real.com/free/windows/mrkt/help/RealPlayer-16/en/RealPlayer-help.htm#Media_Types.htm
If you have additional questions, email us at help@real.com.
The download this video prompt no longer appears, on either of my PCs (one has windows XP and the other has Windows 7. ) In either internet explorer or chrome. It worked fine a couple weeks ago, and no longer works. I downloaded the latest version and that did not help.
Hi Steve,
Try uninstalling and reinstalling RealPlayer by following this link:
https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23994572-Uninstall-and-reinstall-RealPlayer-Windows
(Delete the RealPlayer folders as mentioned in the link before reinstalling RealPlayer).
After reinstalling RealPlayer, enable the RealPlayer plug-in in your browser by following:
https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23689856-Download-This-Video-option-does-not-appear
Nice collection of great site to download video… this is helpful for me…thanks for sharing
Glad you find it useful.
The button for downloading videos no longer shows on sites like YouTube lately. What can I do to get this feature back.
Thanks
Hi Ed,
To get ‘Download This Video’ button, enable the RealPlayer Plug-in in your web browser by following this link:
https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23689856
If that doesn’t work, send an email to help@real.com so that we can help you further.
Can you assist me? For about a month now I have been unable to download videos from YouTube. I have tried from several different computers; a Windows Visa, Windows XP, Windows 8, and a Mac. All with the latest Real Player update and I have tried different browsers Safari, IE, and Firefox. Sometimes I get the video but no sound, sometimes I get sound but no video and other times I get just a blank screen. I have been able to download from other sites. Do you have any suggestions or know when Real will update to fix this issue.
Hi Steve,
This is due to changes made at YouTube and we are working with them to resolve the issue. In the meantime, you can try the temporary solution provided in this link (if you are using Internet Explorer):
https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23698236
good pm sir, I couldnt download the realplayer downloader software what could i do? thanks
Hi Ramier,
Please provide us some more information about the problem to assist you further.
I down load video off you tube and they are coming down in MPEG4 real player will not play them.
Hello Rosa,
YouTube and other sites have introduced a new streaming standard and we are working on an update to RealPlayer that will allow for this new format. In the meantime, you can try the temporary solution provided in this link (if you are using Internet Explorer):
https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23698236
When we have an update on the status of this issue, we will let you know.
I used to be able to do download of videos when no problems.
Recently I had to replace bad hard drive and had to install the latest copy of Real Player. I was surprised that I could no longer do video download.
I got downloader exe installer but I got message saying Real Player Plus was installed. I don’t see it.
What is happening?
Please send an email to help@real.com, include a brief description of the issue, copy and paste the link to this thread within the email for further assistance.
I’m using Firefox and IE and noticed in the setup you only have a selection for MS IE. I’m not sure what’s going on but the tab that used to come up with the mouse over the video saying Real download is gone. It also is gone in IE but was working but just stop last time I was trying to download a video on YouTube. Is there anyway of adding more browsers to the option where you select IE where you can turn on and off the tab that lets you download videos. I don’t know if my McAfee internet security software has or is interfering with realplayer. I installed a file dowloader in the firefox browser and it worked with Realplay until lately. I’ve turned off all the add-ons in Firefox and that didn’t matter. The Realplayer tab shows up in Googles Chrome and does download videos. The Realplayer tab doesn’t show up in Opera or in Apple Safari. I’d like to get it to work in Firefox and MS IE again. Could you point me into the right fixes to get the Realplayer tab to come up again. I bought your program just so I could record and make DVD’s. I like the program when it’s working. I don’t know if my video editing software may have caused any problems. I’m sure you test all that out. I have Hitfilm and Sony’s film studio which I tried out but haven’t take the test copy off yet. I’m using Adobe Premiere elements because Windows 7 didn’t like my version of Premiere 6.
If you could email me with your ideas on the fixes I’d really like that. Are you going to be able to use Realplayer with other streaming services like Netflix?
Thank you for your time
Bob Sakall
Enable the RealPlayer plug-in in your browser by following: https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23689856-Download-This-Video-option-does-not-appear
If that doesn’t help, send an email to help@real.com to assist you better.
RealPlayer Downloader is all but obsolete/useless now, since doesn’t virtually everyone use a 64-bit browser now? So what gives? Why can’t RealPlayer update to work with 64-bit browsers? Come on guys, who uses 32-bit anything anymore? There is absolutely no way to download videos using IE 64-bit… for a year or two? I thought maybe I’d check back in a few months and surely there would be an update to work with 64 bit browsers, but no? I’m confused. What seems to be the hold up with this? 64 bit browsers are hardly “new”, but they are basically the standard now. As a matter of fact, with IE 10, you can no longer even launch a 32-bit session simultaneously, you would have to permananrtly force the browser to run 32-bit. On a 64-bit system. At virtually half the speed. Forcing an unecessary 32-bit bottleneck on a 64-bit system on the most used application for most computers is borderline insane. When will RealPlayer catch up to 2 years ago and come out with a 64-bit update? Sure would be nice to be able to use the dowloader again. You had a great thng there.
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us. I have forwarded your feedback to the appropriate team. Your insights and opinions will help us in our ongoing efforts to enhance our products and services.
Bom dia eu comprei o produto do Real Play e tem vídeo no Youtube que que faz o download mas não converte
alguém podereria me ajudar obrigado.
Por favor, forneceu-nos mais algumas informações para ajudá-lo ainda mais,
> Qual é o formato do vídeo baixado?
> Desde que o site que você está baixando vídeos?
> Você recebe nenhuma mensagem de erro quando você reproduzir o vídeo baixado no RealPlayer?
> Será que isso acontece com todos os vídeos baixados?
Quanto mais específico você for, melhor eu vou ser capaz de ajudá-lo.
I am using Windows XP system and downloaded several full movies from the YouTube site in .flv format.
While i am watching the foreign language movie in Youtube, I have the close caption (English subtitles) working. However, the downloaded movie does nor have it. Why not? How can I download the subscript as well?
RealPlayer supports both text captioning and descriptive audio for files (clips) that include these features. Text Captioning converts audio into subtitles, and Descriptive Audio provides a running narration of the images that occur in a clip. These features make audio and video clips more accessible to people who are hearing-impaired or vision-impaired.
Note: If the makers of a clip choose to make text captioning and descriptive audio available, you can access these features in RealPlayer. If they do not, enabling these features will not make a difference.
To enable text captioning or descriptive audio in RealPlayer:
1. In RealPlayer, click the RealPlayer logo, then Preferences. The Preferences box opens.
2. In the Category pane, click Content.
3. Under Accessibility, select one or both of the following check boxes:
– Use supplemental text captioning when available
– Use descriptive audio when available
4. Click OK.
If text captioning and descriptive audio do not work for a given clip, even after they are selected, this means that the clip maker has not provided these features.
the first version of real player was awesome- I loved it. then I “upgraded,” and I use that term loosely because an upgrade is supposed to be better and make a program easier. HOWEVER, the new version of real player sucks and Im really pissed off right now because I need to download music onto my iPod and now I cant even do that. so thanks a lot to the douche bag who made the new, “upgraded” real player. because of you, I will now ride the bus every morning and evening for 2 1/2 hours WITH NO MUSIC.
Sorry for the inconvenience, please provide us some more information:
>Does RealPlayer detects the ipod connected to your computer.
>What exactly happens when you transfer files to your Ipod?
The more specific you are, the better we will be able to assist you further.
If you would like to download the previous version of RealPlayer, follow this link: https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23970142
hello sir /madam ,
i m trying to open the help site of real given by u above ..bt it has been restricted under our wifi …actly i m not ablre to download the you tube videos using real player…….also .i want to gatther up infrmatn abt various services provided by real ….i hav realplayer converter ,realplayer trimmer..n real player ..bt dnt knw how to use these . i m using real player plus 15 …n hav win7 also could u giv me any other link abour real player support .. …. rply soon …thanks
Kindly send an email to help@real.com, include a brief description of the issue, copy and paste the link to this thread within the email for further assistance.
Good evening,
I have a question the same as some others. I have a Mac with Safari and I cannot get the downloader to download ANY videos from YouTube. It acts like it is downloading when I click download on the downloader, but then when I click play – it acts like it is playing but with no video or sound. A friend of mine has a Mac also and she can get hers to download. Is there something in the Mac settings that is preventing it? I am so confused.
Thanks for any help or suggestions!! 🙂
Performing a clean uninstall and reinstall can help you resolve many issues, try uninstalling and reinstalling RealPlayer by following this link:
https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/24079818
After installing RealPlayer follow the steps to enable the RealPlayer Plugin in your web browser,
https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23709238
After that try to download the videos and play it using RealPlayer. If the issue still persists, please send an email to help@real.com, include a brief description of the issue, copy and paste the link to this thread within the email for further assistance.
Realplayer used to be nice when it could download videos form the internet. Now all it does is download the commercials that preceed the videos and nothing more! Guess we’ll have to find a better downloading system than realplayer.
It worked well for me
It sure work well for me.
If you click on ‘Download This Video’ when the commercial is playing, only the commercial will get downloaded. To download the video, you need to click on ‘Download This Video’ after the commercial gets over.
i’ve downloaded the newest version of realplayer (realplayer cloud).
the ‘download this video’ button did work, but when i tried to play the video in my library, there was no sound at all.
the video came out almost perfectly but audio didn’t work at all. what’s the problem?
Hi,
I am hasin . strategy doesn’t always work so well anymore. If you want to download a video embedded on a site like YouTube, you can still do so if you have a video downloader, such as RealPlayer. If you don’t have a free video downloader installed on your computer, just click the orange button on the top right corner of this page to download RealPlayer free.
Please provide us some more information:
1. What is the format of the downloaded video?
2. From which website did you download the videos?
3. Does this happen for all the videos you downloaded?
4. Have you tried downloading video from different web sites?
The more specific you are, the better we will be able to assist you.
After upgrading to Windows 8.1 realplayer no longer is able to work in Internet Explorer. I get the following error message in IE add ons: Name: RealNetworks Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer
Publisher: RealNetworks, Inc.
Type: Browser Helper Object
Architecture: 32-bit
Version: 1.5.1.161
File date: Monday, September 23, 2013, 23:27
Date last accessed: Today, October 22, 2013, 2 minutes ago
Class ID: {3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA}
Use count: 13
Block count: 738
File: rndlbrowserrecordplugin.dll
Folder: C:ProgramDataRealNetworksRealDownloaderBrowserPluginsIE
Sorry! We are aware of the issue and are working on a fix. We will let you know when there are any updates on this issue. In the meantime, you can uncheck “Enhanced Protection Mode” in Internet Properties of Internet Explorer by following Microsoft’s instructions: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2864914
i cant see the download button in the screen why?
You need to enable the RealPlayer Plug-in in your web browser to get ‘Download This Video’ option. Follow this link to enable it:
https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23689856
If this doesn’t work, please send an email to help@real.com, include a brief description of the issue, copy and paste the link to this thread within the email for further assistance.
firsti want todownload from any wewsite
I understand. I will need some more information to assist you better.
Could you please be more specific about the problem you are having? Please describe exactly what it is that you are trying to do and include any error messages that you may receive. It can also be helpful to include what your computer’s operating system is and what web browser you’re using.
The more specific you are, the better I will be able to assist you.
files that i have downloaded in the real player from youtube is not playing please give me suggestion to play it
Sorry you can’t play downloaded videos! Please provide us some more information:
1. What is the video format? (MP4 or FLV)
2. Do you get any error messages?
3. Are you using latest version of RealPlayer?
The more specific you are, the better we will be able to assist you.
Not quite sure, but I experienced te same problems with the download button.When I push it doing nothing. I’d been trying for a couple of times but still nothing is happening! Any suggestions?
It sounds like the RealDownloader must be running in background process. Try closing it by following these steps:
1. Open Windows Task Manager (right-click anywhere in the bottom bar of your screen, and select “Start Task Manager”).
2. Click the Process tab.
3. Right click on “recordingmanager.exe” and select “End Process Tree.”
4. Then try to open RealDownloader again. Click the Start button at the bottom left of your computer screen, and navigate to All Programs > RealNetworks > RealDownloader.
5. In the RealDownloader window, click the RealDownloader logo and select Preferences.
6. In the Preferences window, notice the path listed in “Save local file to. ”
7. If you see anything which says like “LibrariesVideosRealPlayer Downloads” click on “Browse” button, select the folder “RealPlayer Downloads” (If you don’t see any such folder, create a folder by this name) and click on “Select Folder”. Then Click on “OK” button.
8. Now try to download videos.
If this doesn’t work, please send an email to help@real.com, include a brief description of the issue, copy and paste the link to this thread within the email for further assistance.
this info was quite complicated. i felt sssoooooooooooooo bored after reading it
I have noticed that several Carman music videos will doiwnload as Dash files. How do I open those? I tried the Dash download from Google and it asks for a password. What do I do to watch them? Also a randomly occuring problem is that I will download a video say 30 minutes 55MB according to RealDownloader. It will download all the way same amount of time as others being downloaded; no problems or restarting and aoutomatically converting to MP4. I open it and it plays 15 seconds and quits. No error message just stops like it ends. In the RealDownloads, File Properties, and RealPlayer its size shows up as 55Mb. I have run a Virus scan and nothing appears thankfully. What do I do to get it to play completely? The source video can be still playing in the background. There are no commercial interuptions on the “live” video.
Sorry you are facing issues with downloading videos. Performing a clean uninstall and reinstall can help you resolve many issues, to do so follow this link: https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23994572
Note: Make sure you delete the RealPlayer folders as mentioned on the link before reinstalling RealPlayer.
After installing RealPlayer follow the steps to enable the RealPlayer Plugin in your web browser,
https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23689856
Some sites have introduced a new streaming standard. The latest build of RealDownloader is designed to automatically convert videos to playable .MP4 format at the end of the download. Hence, while downloading videos, you need to wait until the thumbnail of video gets loaded. After thumbnail gets loaded, video will be saved in .MP4 format. If you close RealDownloader window before it converts the video, it will get saved in .DASH format.
If this doesn’t work, please send an email to help@real.com, include a brief description of the issue, copy and paste the link to this thread within the email for further assistance.
Do I need to have a plug-in for Chrome to download videos? In Chrome the download option doesn’t appear on the top right.
Thank You
RealPlayer Plug-in will get automatically installed in your web browsers during RealPlayer installation process. You need to enable the plug-in in your web browsers to download videos.
Follow the steps to enable the RealPlayer Plugin in your web browser: https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23689856
Note: If you are unable to locate the RealPlayer Plug-in in your web browser, you may have to perform a clean uninstall and reinstall. To do so follow this link: https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23994572
‘Download This Video’ has limited its compatibility with the latest version of Google Chrome (31). We have fixed this with the latest update of RealPlayer Cloud. RealPlayer Cloud is compatible with only Windows 7/8 & available for US & Canada. If you live outside of the US and Canada, rest assured we will be making this fix available for RealPlayer 16 worldwide in early 2014. In the meantime, you can use alternate browsers like Firefox or Internet Explorer 8/9/10 to download videos.
IF you have additional questions, please send an email to help@real.com
i downloaded the new real player cloud can you still down load movies with it???
Yes! Please follow these steps:
1. Go to your favorite video website and play a video.
2. Move your mouse over the upper-right corner of the video.
3. The Download This Video button appears. Click it to begin downloading.
That’s it. RealPlayer Downloader opens and takes care of the download for you.
If you additional question, please send an email to help@real.com
Dear Real Player Team,
I want to asking regarding problem with my real player,after I download a video from youtube in the Real Player Downloader got notification “Download incomplete.Refresh page and try again.”
Would you help me to solve this problem,thanks.
RealNetworks released RealPlayer Cloud in English worldwide for Windows 7 and higher operating systems. This latest version will fix the “download incomplete” issue with YouTube and supports Chrome 31 and Internet Explorer 11. If you are on Win 7 or higher, please uninstall the current version from Control Panel, go to http://www.real.com and download the free version RealPlayer Cloud. If you purchased RealPlayer Plus version 16, you can login using your email address and password to access your premium features.
Customers that are on Win XP or Vista, we will be working on a similar fix for RealPlayer v16 and hope to release that soon but do not have a date yet. For customers that prefer to wait for your localized language (not US English) we are working on those versions that as well.
If you have an additional question, please send an email to help@real.com
I got a nice comment for you people. What the hell’s wrong with you? You keep releasing new versions of your players but you don’t get the other versions working at all. I’ve downloaded the Real player about 40 times and it keeps asking me to check the “Download Video” feature and I always make sure that box is checked. I then download it and I always go to YouTube and the download video button never appears. I’ve also downloaded the Real player downloader and I still have the same problem. It won’t let me download a thing on the internet. I’ve even tried it using other video sites and it still doesn’t work for me. Please contact me with the correct download features so I can do it. I was going to buy your Real player that you have to pay for but if the free version don’t work I’m not going to waste my money if the free version doesn’t work. If that don’t work to my satisfaction I know damn well the pay version won’t work as advertised either. Please get back to me but please don’t get back with me with that bullshit e-mail that says your looking into my question. That e-mail’s as bullshit as the Real player itself is. Thank you.
Sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Please make sure that you have enabled the RealPlayer browser plug-in by following this link:
https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23689856
After that, try to download videos. If the issue still persists, please provide some of the following:
1. What is the name of web browser you are using to download videos? (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome)
2. What is the name of Operating System installed on your computer? (Windows XP, Vista, 7,8,8.1)
3. What is version of RealPlayer installed on your computer?
To find, follow these steps:
1. Open the RealPlayer software.
2. From the RealPlayer menu in the upper left, choose “Help” option.
3. Choose “About RealPlayer” inside the “Help” menu. A window opens.
4. Look for the information listed beside “Version” near the top of the “About RealPlayer” window. These numbers indicate the version of RealPlayer currently installed on the computer (i.e. “RealPlayer 16.0.3.51” or “RealPlayer 17.0.6.13”).
The more specific you are, the better we will be able to assist you further and if you have any additional questions, please send an email to help@real.com
I just purchased the latest version of realplayer. The reason for why I purchased it was so that i would be able to download videos from Youtube. However it doesent work. No download icon appears above the right corner of the video. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the realplayer (realplayer cloud) but the situation remains the same. There is no way of downloading videos anymore. I would appreciate some help either by fixing the issue or by a refund.
Sorry you can’t download videos.
Please send an email to help@real.com, include a brief description of the issue, copy and paste the link to this thread within the email for further assistance.
I just downloaded this onto my new computer (Windows 8) but in the library tab, where it has the option to upload to the cloud or download, it says “Download is not available”. That’s the whole reason I got it! What’s going on?
Sorry for the inconvenience. Performing a clean uninstall and reinstall can help you resolve many issues, to do so follow this link: https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23994572
Note: Clean uninstall includes removing RealPlayer folders. Therefore, make sure you delete the RealPlayer folders as mentioned on the link before reinstalling RealPlayer. After installing, follow the steps to enable the RealPlayer Plug-in in your web browser: https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23689856
If that doesn’t help, please send an email to help@real.com
I need to have in my laptop realplayer download to watch video utube download
You can download the free RealPlayer Basic software from the following website:
http://www.real.com/realplayer.html
If you are prompted to select a ‘Premium’ or ‘Basic’ install option during the installation process, please select the ‘Basic’ option.
After it is installed, enable the RealDownloader plugin to download videos. Follow this link: https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23689856
Please let us know, if you have additional questions.
hi real team,
I am using a window 7 Lenovo laptop. I install real player cloud but like before real download box is not appear in Google chrome and window explorer but its shows up in Firefox browser.. but i prefer to use internet explorer browser. Can u help me on this what be done.
thanks
Sorry you can’t download videos. Please read this article for instructions to download videos using Internet Explorer:
https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23689856
If that doesn’t work, please send an email to help@real.com
i want the old version, this version sucks! i can not download the way i download before! please release AGAIN the old version
when i go 2 youtube or animeget.com or whatever site that has videos on it, i NO LONGER SEE THE DOWNLOAD PART at the upper right of the video! what the fuck did you guyz do? i can’t even sign to the cloud even though i’ve CORRECTLY TYPED my email and password using my facebook account, this is bullshit!!! bring back the old version PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry. RealPlayer Cloud is the newest version of RealPlayer, available for customers who have an operating system of Windows 7 or higher. RealPlayer Cloud includes all the functions of RealPlayer 16, as well as allowing you to upload and share videos, play them across your various devices, and watch them on your TV using Chromecast, Roku or Amazon Fire TV.
If you purchased RealPlayer Plus 16, when you update to RealPlayer Cloud, you still get all the premium features of RealPlayer, including burning DVDs, accelerated video downloads, cleaning your music library, printing playlists, and more.
Use of the Cloud storage and sharing features is completely optional. We think it’s a cool–and private–way to share your favorite videos with friends and family, but there is no requirement to upload your videos to the Cloud if you don’t want to.
Please be aware that we are no longer making any updates to RealPlayer 16 or earlier versions, and popular features such as Download This Video may not work on these versions. Therefore, we strongly recommend using RealPlayer Cloud.
If you still need RealPlayer 16, you can download it using this link:
http://cache-download.real.com/free/support/win/RealPlayer16.exe
If you have any additional questions, please send an email to help@real.com
Please see our response to your post via this link:
http://realnetworks.wpengine.com/download-one-video/#comment-21857
If you have any additional questions, please send an email to help@real.com
How can I download a video or movie or music video from youtube?
First, make sure that you have the latest version of RealPlayer Cloud and the RealDowloader plugin is enabled to download videos. RealPlayer Cloud is the latest version which you can download it from https://www.real.com
After it is installed, enable the RealDowloader plugin by following this link: https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/23689856
To Download Videos from the Web, follow the instructions given in the below link:
http://cache-download.real.com/free/windows/mrkt/help/RealPlayer-Cloud/en/RealPlayer-help.htm#Recording_Download-Record_Web.htm
If you have any additional questions, please send an email to help@real.com
Am using android phone and I need to download some videos for my saxophone lessons.please how can I use the real player with my phone?
can real player work on android phones?…I really need a video down loader.
I see that you are using Tecno H5 Android phone. RealPlayer Cloud Android app is compatible to run on your phone. However, this app can’t download videos from Internet directly. Alternately if you have a PC which has RealPlayer Cloud desktop software, you can download Internet videos by following this link:
http://cache-download.real.com/free/windows/mrkt/help/RealPlayer-16/en/RealPlayer-help.htm#Recording_Download-Record_Web.htm
Once downloading the videos, you can upload them to your cloud account by following this link:
http://cache-download.real.com/free/windows/mrkt/help/RealPlayer-Cloud/en/RealPlayer-help.htm#upload-video.htm
On your phone, please sign in to the same account and you can download any videos that have been uploaded to your Cloud Library or stored on a connected device or PC. Just tap and hold the video, then tap Download in the bar that appears at the top of the screen.
If you have any additional questions, please send an email to help@real.com
Please see our response to your post via this link:
http://realnetworks.wpengine.com/download-one-video/#comment-22010
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Everything posted made a lot of sense. However, think about
this, suppose you were to create a killer title?
I ain’t suggesting your information is not good., but suppose you added something that grabbed folk’s attention?
I mean Best Sites to Download Online Videos Free —
RealPlayer is kinda plain. You might glance at Yahoo’s front page and note how they create post titles
to grab viewers to click. You might add a related video or a related pic or two to get
people excited about what you’ve written. In my opinion, it might
make your website a little bit more interesting.
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us. Your insights and opinions will help us in our ongoing efforts to enhance our products and services.
Real Player cloud is not compatible with WINDOWS 8, I tested the software and in my case the computer showed me that the software is not compatible.
In a laptop that has windows 7 I download the old version of Real Player 16 and worked as always during all the years I have been using it.
Something is not working properly and it is time taking to try to figure out. Definitively decided to erase cloud real player and use laptop to download and work with real player.
RealPlayer Cloud is compatible with Windows 8. At this time, RealPlayer Cloud is available for customers who have an operating system of Windows 7 or higher. Other customers are able to install and access all the features of RealPlayer Cloud. In this case, I recommend you to disable the firewall temporarily and then try again. You can use alternate browsers like Firefox, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer.
You can download the free RealPlayer Basic software from the following website:
http://www.real.com
After installing the basic version of RealPlayer Cloud sign in.
If you’re unable to install RealPlayer Cloud, please send an email to help@real.com with screenshot to locate the exact issue.
How can I download “Real Player Movie Downloader” from the website.
Please Advice.
Thanks and Best Regards,
M. Venkatarao.
First, you need to install RealPlayer Cloud and then enable the RealDowloader plugin.
You can download the free RealPlayer Basic software from the following website:
http://www.real.com/
After installing the basic version of RealPlayer, follow this link to enable the RealDowloader plugin: http://customer.real.com/entries/23689856
To know more about downloading videos from Internet, please read the information given in this link: http://cache-download.real.com/free/windows/mrkt/help/RealPlayer-Cloud/en/RealPlayer-help.htm#Recording_Download_This_Video_button.htm
Hope this helps!
i have downloaded real downloader but the box isnt appearing on the corner HELP!! =(
We are no longer distributing RealDownloader, as it does not support newer browsers and file formats. If you have Windows 7 or higher, you can install RealPlayer Cloud to download videos. RealPlayer Cloud includes all the functions of RealPlayer 16, as well as allowing you to upload and share videos, play them across your various devices, and watch them on your TV using Chromecast, Roku or Amazon Fire TV.
First, Download the free version from http://www.real.com (depending on your operating system, the button may say Download the Free RealPlayer or Get RealPlayer Cloud Free).
Next, enable the download plugins by following this link:
http://customer.real.com/entries/23689856
If you have any additional questions, please send an email to help@real.com
Hello,
I am trying to download videos using cloud web videos, but when I click on download this video, it gives an error message “Real down-loader has stopped working”. I also uninstalled as mentioned above and tried re installing but the problem continues. I tried downloading through Mozilla, I keep getting the same error. In chrome and IE I don’t even get that option.
To fix this issue, change the download location and then try again. To do so, follow this link: https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/24071053
Make sure that you have enabled the RealDowloader plugin in Internet Explorer browser. Follow the instructions given in the link to below:
https://realnetworks.zendesk.com/entries/95795303
Regarding Google Chrome:
With the release of Chrome 35, Google has announced that they will only allow customers to use extensions from the Chrome Web Store. Therefore, Download This Video will not work in Chrome 35 and above. We are working on a solution that we expect to release in the near future. In the meantime, please use Internet Explorer or Firefox to download videos.
If the button does not appear after enabling the plugins, follow these steps:
1. Open RealPlayer Cloud.
2. Click on RealPlayer Cloud Logo.
3. Go to File.
4. Then select New and then New Web Browser.
5. Type http://www.youtube.com and then choose a video.
6. If ‘Download This Video’ button is not enabled, make a right click and then select ‘Download This video’ option.
For Internet Explorer:
1. Launch Internet Explorer.
2. Go to http://www.youtube.com or the URL of the website.
3. Choose a video and then make a right click when the video starts playing.
5. Select ‘Download This video’ option.
Hope this helps! If you have any additional questions, please send an email to help@real.com