YouTube
YouTube

YouTube

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Page Modified On: March 27, 2025

Run YouTube on PC or Mac

YouTube is a Photos & Videos app developed by Google LLC. BlueStacks app player is the best platform (emulator) to run this Android app on your PC or Mac for an immersive user experience!

Whether you’re a casual viewer or content creator, YouTube is the ideal platform for finding visual content. This tool allows you to stream, watch short clips, and also create your own content, including vlogs, interviews, gaming videos, ASMR videos, etc. 

About the App

YouTube is home to millions of videos from creators, artists, and directors. You can watch and subscribe to your favorite creator’s channel and explore different topics like music, fashion, science, and more. YouTube lets you interact with other users, including creators and other viewers, through comments and live chats.

As a creator, you can upload your content to connect with a wider target audience and earn subscribers. YouTube also gives you access to advanced content creation features to improve your content and increase your chances of getting views. 

In your library, you can like videos, rewatch, add to playlists, and set to watch later. You can as well adjust playback speed, video quality, subtitles, and ambience for a personalized viewing experience. 

App Features

  • Adjustable display mode
  • Multi-lingual support
  • User-friendly interface
  • In-built subtitle

How to Get? 

Download YouTube for free from the Google Play Store using the BlueStacks app player.

How to Download and Run YouTube on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for YouTube in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install YouTube from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install YouTube

  • Click the YouTube icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

YouTube - FAQs

  • How to Run YouTube on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run YouTube on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download YouTube on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are YouTube PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run YouTube on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.