L. Gedeon
notube is an online service that allows you to download videos (in MP3 or even MP4) from many video hosting platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or others. It is accessible from any operating system, without any restrictions, free and without the need to install third-party software, and easy to use.
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The key features of notube
NoTube has several features. But the most notable are:
1. Unlimited and free conversions
One of the main advantages of the application is its user-side operation. In fact, the tool has no limit on the number of daily downloads per user. Moreover, the use of notube is completely free, without intrusive advertisements.
2. Conversion before downloading
Thanks to notube, the video can be resumed just by entering its URL, the tool also recommends converting it before final download. Therefore, users can choose to keep the whole file in MP4 format or just the audio in MP3 format.
3. Multiple Sites Supported
Although YouTube is one of the most coveted sites for video converters, notube goes a step further and currently supports no less than 14 different video platforms. It includes compatibility with videos hosted on Reddit, TikTok, Twitch, etc.
How to use notube?
The notube service comes in the form of a tool that can be used in an Internet browser page. Therefore, the use is accessible from any computer, regardless of its operating system. In addition, it seems that the notube site is developed in responsive. This means that it is suitable for viewing from a smartphone or tablet, Android or iOS.
Using notube is very simple and requires no user account. The tool doesn't offer this feature, it's just reassuring in terms of possible tracking and security issues such a feature can cause.
First, get the Youtube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram video URL you want to download. This link is at the top of the browser. This is the address of a web page beginning with “https://www”. You must select and copy the address (right click + copy or ctrl + c).
1. Access the free notube converter
Open a new tab to https://notube.io/fr/youtube-app-v19. The interface is very simple and easy to navigate. Paste the video URL into the search field (right click + paste or ctrl + v).
2. Select output video format
notube is a free multi-format converter. You can convert video to the following formats:
- mp3: The standard format for audio files.
- mp4: The standard format for video files.
- mp4 HD: high quality video format (the original video must also be in HD).
- 3 GB: Video format compatible with smartphones.
- flv: Flash format for websites.
Choose your preferred output format (the default format is mp3 format) and click the red “OK” button.
3. Wait for your video to be converted
Converting videos is usually done in seconds. This time may vary depending on your internet connection, quality and file size.
4. Download the converted file to your computer
Your file is ready! Click the green "Download" button. You can now search for music or videos in your device's Downloads folder.
If notube is free to use and in the vast majority of cases very unlimited, there are still some limitations. For example, it is currently not possible to fetch videos from YouTube Live. In another register, videos larger than 4 GB will not be able to be downloaded. Finally, if there is no limit to the number of links generated, be aware that these links have a lifespan limited to 20 minutes.
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Viruses on notube?
Some forum comments mention an infection through the Notube site, so we checked ourselves whether the notube converter poses any security issues for users.
However, from the first attempt at conversion, there is nothing to report. In our tests, we tried to convert a simple trailer, and when we clicked "download", notube just opened a pop-up ad that did not pose a threat to the computer. Additionally, we combed through the site and our Avast antivirus software and found no trace of spyware, viruses or Trojans.
Therefore, noTube.net does not pose any danger to your device's system and it even looks very "clean" compared to what other leading Youtube converters do.
On the other hand, we found a vulgar clone of notube, accessible with a .biz extension. This is obviously not the official site, and it seems that this copy is the real culprit of the virus that some users are talking about. So make sure you are on a site with a .net extension before using the service.
Easy-to-remove push notifications
Secondly, we noticed that notube.net offers to activate push notifications to follow the news of the site. This approach is surprising for a static site, and may be perceived as intrusive by a user who inadvertently clicks "Accept".
However, it is not a virus and can remove push notifications with a few clicks in Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge and browser settings. Brave.
See also: How to download tiktok videos without watermark for free & The Best Free & Fast Youtube MP3 Converters
What are the alternatives to notube?
notube is an easy to use tool, which allows anyone with an internet connection to download videos for offline viewing. On the other hand, it should be pointed out that many other services operate in the same sector.
These include the SnapTube application which can be installed on Android and iOS smartphones. In the same register, it is also necessary to mention the application vidmate, itself very similar to SnapTube. Finally, for lovers of access to services from an internet browser, we recommend turning to the services offered by Y2mate et MonkeyMP3.
To read also >> Top: 15 best sites to download mp3 music for free and without registration
Conclusion
notube is an irreversible tool to easily download online videos to mp3 or mp4. However, if you are having difficulty downloading, you can try one of the other tools we have listed.
