Article written by Nicholas Tsakoven

 Zamzar is an online conversion service that lets you convert almost every type of file to virtually any other file format , for example one might want to convert a Microsoft Word Document(.doc, .docx) to an Adobe PDF(.pdf), this is where Zamzar comes in. Really, it’s an online converter. Zamzar works with video, audio, photos, documents and other file formats. Today we will be using one of Zamzar Tools to input a Youtube or Google Video (flash) and output say .mov for iTunes and the iPod.

NOTE: this tutorial is available on Zamzar’s site, so really I am just explaining in people terms. Also this works with other Video services.

Steps

DRAG THE FOLLOWING BUTTON TO YOUR BROWSER BOOKMARK BAR IT IS A BOOKMARKLET: A SHORT PIECE OF CODE.

1. Now go to any Youtube or Google Video here’s one to save time: http://youtube.com/watch?v=xJDfzosfkbI
2. Now click the “Convert with Zamzar” button you just placed in your Bookmark bar
3. You will be taken to a page and the first box is already done so just go to the second and select a file type you want in our case its MOV, but you may want 3GP for your cell phones
4. Enter your email address as they will send you the file when it is finished converting
5. Wait
6. Check your inbox and there it is

Editor’s note: Nicholai is a 16 year old living in Los Angeles. You can add his website to your subscriptions by visiting him at http://www.nixmix.us where he details his life as well as tech happenings. If this was beneficial, be sure to leave your thoughts in the comment section! - Mojo Denbow