The ability to acquire video content from a popular online video platform in a widely compatible digital container format is a common requirement for many users. This process allows for offline viewing, archiving, and repurposing of the visual and auditory data. An example would be extracting the content from a lecture posted online and converting it to a universally readable file for later study.
Accessibility and preservation are primary drivers for this conversion. Having video content available in a standard format ensures playback across a multitude of devices, independent of internet connectivity. Historically, this capability became increasingly important as video streaming matured and the need for personal video libraries grew.