How to Use Wondershare UniConverter to Download on YouTube?
Nicole09/09/2025Summary: Wondershare UniConverter has a wide range of functions and can also download videos from YouTube. This article explains how to download YouTube using Wondershare UniConverter, and also provides solutions in case you are unable to download.
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Introduction to Wondershare UniConverter?
Wondershare UniConverter is a versatile video converter, editor, downloader, DVD creator and recorder, available for Windows and Mac, and is ad-free and malware-free to ensure safety. It supports a wide range of formats and has faster processing speeds.
I'm more interested in its video downloading feature. After all, most similar software focuses on downloading videos from YouTube and other resource sites, while UniConverter is more of a "download-as-a-service" option. This also makes me a little concerned about its performance.
Functions and Features
- It supports converting videos to over 1,000 video/audio formats.
- Additional functions such as subtitle editing and watermark hiding make it easy to edit videos.
- Download videos from distribution sites such as YouTube.
- Burn video files to DVD to create playable discs.
- Record desktop screens and external devices.
- Seamlessly merge multiple video clips into a single video file.
How to Download on YouTube via Wondershare UniConverter
What I wanted to test most was its YouTube downloading feature. The actual process was something like this:
UniConverter Installation Instructions
Step 1. Visit the official website of Wondershare UniConverter and click “Free Download”.
Step 2. Select the installation file from the download history in the upper right corner of your browser and click “Install”.
Step 3. When the installation of UniConverter is finished, click on the “Finish” symbol.
Specific Steps to Downloading YouTube Videos
Step 1. Launch UniConverter and select the “Download” function to download YouTube.
Step 2. First, set the output destination. Next, click the link icon in the upper left corner and paste the link of the YouTube video you want to download.
Step 3. Select the video resolution and click “Download” to start downloading YouTube videos. I chose 1080p.
Step 4. You can see the downloaded YouTube video on the “Finished” screen of UniConverter. Click on the video to play it. The whole process is not difficult to operate, but it is not fast, and there are occasional link resolution failures.
Why YouTube Download Failure with UniConverter?
Although UniConverter claims to support YouTube downloads, I frequently encountered problems during testing. The main reasons for failure are:
1. The free version limitations
I initially used the free version, which only allowed me to download one YouTube video. When I tried to download a second video, I was immediately prompted to purchase a license.
2. Some URLs are not supported
I've had two or three YouTube videos that play fine, but can't be parsed in UniConverter. I've had to switch to other software.
3. DRM restrictions
UniConverter is almost powerless to handle videos with copyright protection, such as those from official music channels. It will get stuck at the parsing stage and finally indicate failure.
4. UniConverter's error
Sometimes the parsing process would get stuck mid-process, or an error message would pop up. I remember a particularly memorable incident where I was downloading a long video and it froze at 30%, forcing me to force it to end.
In summary, UniConverter's download feature is more of a "side benefit" than a main feature. It's fine for casual users downloading short videos, but if you want to systematically save YouTube content, it's likely to fail.
Better Alternative: StreamFab YouTube Downloader
After struggling with UniConverter's limitations, I switched to StreamFab YouTube Downloader, and the difference was immediately apparent.
A dedicated downloader, unlike UniConverter, which treats downloading as a secondary feature. StreamFab supports a vast array of websites—not just YouTube, but also Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and over 1,000 other platforms.
Outstanding Features
- Faster download speed, it takes about twenty minutes to download a 1-hour 1080p video, which is much more stable than UniConverter.
- 8K resolution support, allowing you to download high-quality videos with EAC3 5.1 and AAC 2.0 audio track.
- Automatic downloading and the ability to download multiple videos at the same time are some of the useful features.
- The DRM analysis function is available to download DRM-protected YouTube videos.
- Almost weekly updates, very few errors occurred during use.
- High update frequency: It is updated almost every week, and its compatibility is much more stable than UniConverter.
Moreover, the free version is also more generous than UniConverter; it doesn't end with just one video. During my first trial, I successfully downloaded several videos without any of the hiccups I experienced with UniConverter.
So, if you only need to transcode occasionally, UniConverter is fine. But if, like me, you download YouTube videos daily, I wholeheartedly recommend StreamFab. It's faster, more stable, and less hassle-free.
How to Download on YouTube via StreamFab YouTube Downloader
Launch Streamfab and open the YouTube screen.
Select the YouTube video you wish to download and the video will be automatically analyzed. Next, select the download format, including resolution and output format, and click "Download Now" to start downloading YouTube videos.
On the "Downloaded" screen, you can check the saved YouTube videos. Click on the video to play it.
Conclusion
In this article, we show you how to download YouTube videos with Wondershare UniConverter. Because UniConverter is not a professional downloader, YouTube downloads often fail during use. As a solution, we introduce a professional downloader, StreamFab YouTube Downloader. StreamFab has a full range of download functions and a large number of free downloads.
