GuidesMarch 14, 2026·4 min read

How to Download YouTube Playlists — Save Entire Playlists

Want to save an entire YouTube playlist? While most downloaders only handle single videos, here's how to efficiently save every video from a playlist.

The Challenge

YouTube playlists can contain hundreds of videos. Downloading them one by one is tedious. Here's the most efficient approach.

Method: VDO Download's Bulk Download

VDO Download includes a Bulk Download feature that lets you process multiple URLs at once:

1. Open the YouTube playlist and copy each video URL

2. Switch to Bulk Download on VDO Download (toggle below the URL input)

3. Paste all URLs — one per line

4. Process — each video is extracted sequentially with progress tracking

Tips for Playlist Downloads

•Copy URLs in batches — grab 10-20 at a time

•Choose consistent quality — pick 720p or 1080p for all videos to save time on decisions

•Monitor your credits — each video extraction uses 1 credit

•Be patient — large playlists take time to process

Alternative: YouTube Premium

If you regularly download playlists, YouTube Premium ($13.99/mo) offers built-in offline downloads within the YouTube app. VDO Download is better for one-off saves and format flexibility.

Storage Planning

Playlist Size	720p Est. Size	1080p Est. Size
10 videos (5 min each)	~500 MB	~1.5 GB
50 videos (5 min each)	~2.5 GB	~7.5 GB
100 videos (5 min each)	~5 GB	~15 GB

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