Go to YouTube, open your playlist, and copy the URL from the browser address bar.
Method 2: Using Desktop Software (Recommended for Large Playlists)
Perfect for long flights, road trips, or areas with poor internet connectivity where streaming from YouTube isn't possible. Method 1: Using Online Web-Based Downloader Tools youtube playlist to zip
These are the websites you find on the first page of a Google search. They promise instant conversion with no installation required. While tempting, this method carries the highest risk.
Often filled with aggressive pop-up ads; strict limits on playlist sizes (usually capped at 20–30 videos); slower download speeds for large batches. Method 2: Use Desktop Software (Most Reliable) Go to YouTube, open your playlist, and copy
yt-dlp -x --audio-format mp3 --output "%(playlist_title)s/%(title)s.%(ext)s" [PLAYLIST_URL]
Create a single archive of music or lectures to move to a USB drive or a music player. Method 2: Use Desktop Software (Most Reliable) yt-dlp
Once the download completes, compress the folder directly through your terminal terminal: Linux/macOS: zip -r my_playlist.zip ./playlist_folder
For programmers, system administrators, or tech-savvy users, using a command-line tool offers maximum control, automation capabilities, and speed. The gold standard for this is (a highly active fork of the classic youtube-dl).
yt-dlp -f "mp4" "PLAYLIST_URL"
However, here’s a to achieve that yourself: