Convert YouTube videos to Whatsapp - how it works

Users can upload and watch videos on YouTube. You can also share and share these with your friends on WhatsApp. You have more than one option that we present in this practical tip.

1. Call up the desired video in the YouTube app on your smartphone.
2. Touch the "Share" icon that appears. This is below the playing video.
3. Now all apps are listed which you can use to share content. Tap the WhatsApp icon here.
4. Then select the desired recipient and send the link to the video.

Alternative: Download the video and send it via WhatsApp

Of course you can also download the video from YouTube and send it as a normal file via WhatsApp. Another app is required for this.

1. Install the "TubeMate" app on your smartphone. The app is no longer available from the PlayStore. You can download it as an APK file from CHIP.
2. Download the desired YouTube video using the app.
3. Then use any file manager on your phone to view the video. Here you will also find a "Share" option, which you can use to send the file to a friend via WhatsApp.
4. The SnapTube app works similarly. You can even download the videos from the YouTube preview directly in WhatsApp.

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