YouTube Testing Video Downloads

YouTube is testing a new feature that allows users to download the video they are watching. This is being tested at the ChangeDotGov channel right now. You can see a small "Click to Download" link below the video. Using that, you can download the video in MP4 format.

Lawrence Lessig, Professor of Law at Stanford University says that,

"Notice an important new feature in the world of YouTube -- a "Click to download" link. YouTube is rolling this out slowly, initially with content that aspires to be consistent with principles of open government. I'm told it will be offered more generally. In any case, it is an important development. There have always been hacks for slurping down YouTube videos. But it is a valuable step that YouTube encourage and support this sharing."

This seems to be a great move by YouTube. There a lot of ways right now , with which you download YouTube videos unofficially.I have even mentioned a couple of bookmarklets to download youtube videos. But now, it is glad to witness YouTube bringing out its own way to help users download the videos.
via Google Operating System