The answer to this question is yes, although there are certain procedures that must be done in order to get this accomplished. For the most part, there are essentially a few ways an individual can download YouTube videos, and convert them and transfer them to an ipod or computer. The procedures of doing so are not exactly the same.

For those individuals who are using windows, the first thing to do is download the file onto your computer. To do this you can either use a video down loader from your browser. Google, Firefox, Myspace, and others should work. If you are going to simply use the Internet explorer, you need to copy the link of the YouTube web page for the video and then paste it into the textbox at keepvid.com and download it from there.

Keep in mind you will have to have an FLV player to view this file and there are versions of this player for many operating systems.

In order to view or watch the videos on your ipod there is freeware available for this that can essentially be found on various web sites via the Internet. Although you do need to be careful as to the freeware you use as some can contain viruses.

Simply convert the file into a compatible video format. In fact, some ipods have video converters with them. And with this you can actually download videos from anywhere and place them on your ipod too. The last thing you have to do is load the converted video to your ipod from your computer in an mp4 format for videos. It isn't complicated to do, however it might be a good idea to read up on the procedures before you actually get started or you could get yourself in a mess.

As far as simply downloading videos from YouTube to your computer, this can be done. In most situations you are given a download link that will automatically allow you to download. Some operating systems may restrict the procedure for a variety of reasons, and you might have to change the settings on your computer for the time being until after you have the video you want downloaded. Once this is done, if you need to, change the settings back. A bit complicated but it can be done.

When the window appears for the download, select the file or folder you want the video to be saved in and then just download the video. In most situations after you have done the download it will start automatically, although not all the time.

Under special circumstances on YouTube, if the user has declined the option of letting other users download the videos, this could be a problem. If this happens, then this is really the only way an individual would be unable to download videos from YouTube to their computer or ipod.

Many of the users have chosen to allow other individuals the ability to download the videos, so this isn't really a big concern. If you do get stuck or have a problem with a video download from Youtube, there are help links as well as other help provided. Remember, reading up on how to do it first is the best way for an individual to get the best download, and to get it right the first time without any complications in the process.