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Solved: YouTube Not Enough Space to Download
Adjust your download resolution to accommodate more videos
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Published onApril 5, 2024
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When you attempt to save YouTube videos offline to watch later, you may encounternot enough space to downloaderror.
Offline videos come in handy especially if you want to save on data or you’re in an area with unstable or poor internet connection. However, if your device comes with limited internal storage, or you allow built-up cache to linger too long, you may be hit with the not enough storage issue.
The number and quality of your downloaded offline videos also matter. If they are too many and of high quality, your storage space will be depleted much quicker.
How do I free up space on YouTube downloads?
1. Delete superfluous downloads
1.1 YouTube for Web
1.2 YouTube Android
Note that YouTube TV does not have the offline videos feature.
2. Adjust download settings
2.1 YouTube for Web
2.2 YouTube Android
Low-quality videos have a small storage footprint and allow you to download more videos without depleting your storage as quickly when compared to high-quality videos. the only downside is that the visual clarity will be downgraded.
3. Clear YouTube cache
3.1 YouTube for Web
3.2 YouTube for Android
4. Free up internal storage
4.1 PC
Aside from enabling Storage Sense, there are other ways to conduct aDisk Cleanup on your Windows deviceto free up even more space.
4.2 Android
On your Android device, you can free up your internal storage space by clearing app cache, deleting unnecessary files or moving some of these files to your SD card or cloud storage.
5. Explore external storage options
The good thing is you can download videos to an SD card but unfortunately, this option is only available to YouTube premium subscribers. With YouTube premium, you’ll alsoget access to blocked videos.
Additional tips to optimize YouTube storage
After you solve your storage woes, you can go ahead andswitch to YouTube dark version. This will not only offer you an aesthetical view but also be easy on your eyes especially if you’re on the screen for hours on end.
You may also want to try out withother YouTube apps for your PC. These alternatives come with advanced features and allow you to customize to your preferences.
Hopefully, one of these solutions has enabled you to reclaim your storage space and download more offline YouTube videos.
We’re open to hearing any other suggestions you may have on this topic so leave us a comment below with your thoughts.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
