Converting+YouTube+Files

Because YouTube is blocked by a firewall in most schools, websites offering free conversion tools are available. I like Zamzar, available at http://www.zamzar.com To use Zamzar, follow these steps:

1) FInd the YouTube clip you want to use 2) Copy the URL of the clip 3) Go to Zamzar's website at www.zamzar.com 4) In the "Step 1" box, click the word "URL" 5) delete the "http://" from the box, then paste the entire URL from the YouTube clip you selected 6) In the "Step 2" box, choose the file type that you want (.wmv for Windows or .mp4 or .mov for Mac) 7) In the "Step 3" box, enter your email address. When the file is converted and ready to be downloaded, Zamzar will email you a link to your video. 8) In the "Step 4" box, click "Convert" 9) When you receive the email from Zamzar, follow the link to the download page. Click on the file and save it to your computer or flash drive. You can now play your video from your computer's media player or drag the file into iTunes, or simply double click on it to play straight from your flash drive.

*You do not need to create a Zamzar account to convert files.