How to Download YouTube Videos in Opera GX Using Internet Download Manager (IDM) Extension

Are you tired of searching for ways to download YouTube videos on your Opera GX browser? Look no further! With the Internet Download Manager (IDM) extension, you can easily download videos from YouTube and other streaming sites. In this article, we will show you how to install and use IDM in Opera GX.

Installing IDM Extension

To start downloading YouTube videos, first, you need to install IDM extension on your Opera GX browser. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Press the Chrome menu (arrow 1) and select “More tools” (arrow 2).

2. Click on the “Extensions” tab (arrow 3).

If you have already added IDM extension into Chrome, you need to configure it correctly. You can open your extensions page by clicking on the Extensions icon (cube icon) towards the bottom of your sidebar.

Configuring IDM Extension

To download YouTube videos in Opera GX using IDM extension, follow these steps:

1. Click once on the “Download” button while watching a video on YouTube.

2. An additional menu will open where you can choose the video quality and file format.

3. Select the desired options and click on the “Download” button to start downloading.

Using IDM Extension in Opera GX

To use IDM extension in Opera GX, follow these steps:

1. Open a video on YouTube in your Opera browser.

2. You will see the “Download” button under the name of the video.

3. Click on the button and choose the desired options.

4. Enjoy downloading your favorite videos!

Troubleshooting

If IDM extension was not installed automatically for some reason, or maybe you or some program on your computer deleted IDM extension from Opera, then you need to install IDM extension manually.

Opera versions 14 and lower have limited support of IDM and do not work with IDM extension. Therefore, it is recommended to use the latest version of Opera GX.

In conclusion, downloading YouTube videos in Opera GX using IDM extension is a simple process that requires minimal setup and configuration. With these steps, you can easily download your favorite videos from YouTube and other streaming sites.

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