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How to Download a YouTube Playlist on Windows

2026-03-18

How to Download a YouTube Playlist on Windows

Downloading a course, music list, or series one video at a time is slow. With Ballad VideoDownloader, you can paste a playlist URL and save the collection in one workflow.

Before you start

  • Windows 10 / 11
  • Ballad VideoDownloader installed (playlist landing page)
  • A YouTube playlist link
  • Lawful personal-use permission for the content

Open the playlist on YouTube and copy its URL from the address bar or the share panel. Playlist links usually include list= in the URL.

Step 2: Paste into VideoDownloader

  1. Launch Ballad VideoDownloader.
  2. Paste the playlist URL.
  3. Review the quality and format options shown for that list.

Step 3: Download the collection

Start the download and wait for items to finish. Open the output folder to confirm files are saved for offline viewing.

For UI-level steps, open the playlist download guide.

What is supported (and what is not)

  • Supported: a YouTube playlist (or compatible playlist-style links on other sites).
  • Not yet: queuing many unrelated single video links in one multi-batch queue.

If you only need one video, use the YouTube downloader page instead.

Tips

  • Pick a practical resolution if the playlist is long—ultra HD uses more disk space.
  • Keep naming/output folders organized by course or topic.
  • Livestreams are a separate flow; see the livestream guide.

Only download playlists you are allowed to save. Read Is it legal to download YouTube videos? and our copyright FAQ.