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ParabolicMediaHuman YouTube Downloader
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Free

Free to download from the developer's site.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux
  • A real desktop interface for yt-dlp, covering hundreds of supported sites
  • Downloads in MP4, WebM, MP3, Opus, FLAC and WAV
  • Downloads whole playlists and channels
  • Supports 4K and 8K video with audio
  • The authors note that content may be DMCA protected and disclaim responsibility for unlawful use
  • It inherits yt-dlp's breakages when a site changes
  • Proprietary software
  • Downloading may conflict with the terms of the sites involved
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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