Does watching a YouTube videos use more data than downloading?

So, after all, does streaming use more data than downloading? The short answer is that with comparable quality of the file and without compression, they use more or less the same amount of data. For one-time viewing of a compressed file, or if you are fine with low-res, use streaming to save bandwidth (and time).

How much data does downloading a YouTube video use?

Low quality (240p or 320p) – 0.3GB (300MB) per hour. SD quality (480p video) – 0.7GB (700MB) per hour. HD quality (between 720p and 2K) – 0.9GB (720p), 1.5GB (1080p) and 3GB (2K) per hour. 4K Ultra HD quality – 7.2GB per hour.

Is watching a video online same as downloading it?

What about streaming? Though streaming is technically downloading–you’re just watching it in real time as it downloads, and then neglecting to keep the file once you’re finished–the law views “downloading” as possession, and streaming as something…else.

Does watching YouTube offline use data?

Back in 204, Google launched YouTube offline service. The feature basically allows users to take any video offline and watch it later even when there is no internet connection. The videos can be downloaded using a WiFi connection or even via mobile data.

Is it cheaper to watch or download on YouTube?

Live streaming and downloading a video will both consume the same amount of data because the video file is same. A low quality video (240p) will use around 1.6MB per minute, but a high definition HD (1080p) video will use as much as 12MB per minute.

Does watching a downloaded video use data?

Downloading shows will use about the same amount of data as streaming, but the ability to store video could help customers better manage their data usage by downloading shows on home Wi-Fi networks to avoid using cellular data.

Does watching a downloaded movie use data?

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How can I watch YouTube videos without using data?

To make a YouTube video available offline, first you need to open the YouTube app on your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet. Visit the video file you want to download. Look for the Add to Offline icon below the video (alternatively you can click the context menu button and select Add to Offline option).