There are countless web sites that feature hours of streaming video that you can watch whenever you have an internet connection. But what about those times when you are not able to get online? If you are going on a trip and want to ensure that the children have something to watch on a laptop or tablet, Wondershare vDownloader is a tool that can be used to grab a load of videos in advance and load them onto the device of your choosing.

Saving videos from some web sites is easy enough – just right click a link and save the target file to your hard drive. With other sites things are a little more tricky – you may need to examine source code and determine the link needed to download a file. And then there are some sites which make it all but impossible to save a copy of a video you have come across. Whether you’re looking to make it quicker and easier to download videos, or you want to be able to save copies of those videos that are hard to get, Wondershare vDownloader is a valuable – and free – tool.

Wondershare vDownloader

The service is available as a browser plugin that can be used with Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox which is great if you’re looking for a seamless way to browse and download video. When you are working your way through the likes of YouTube, you need simply click the newly added Download button that is added by the extension. You also have the option of copying and pasting links into the program itself which is a good option if you want to queue up a number of downloads .

There are various uses for this app. You might just fancy the idea of having your own copy of a video you like, but it can also be useful for getting hold of offline footage that can be viewed when you don’t have an internet connection, or could be transferred to a different device.  The number of sites that Wondershare vDownloader can be used with is impressive – Hulu, YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and many more – and there is a built in player than can be used to watch the videos that you add to your library.

You can find out more and download a free copy of the app by paying a visit to the Wondershare vDownloader review page.