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ParabolicSnapDownloader
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Paid

Paid licence with a free trial.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension Windows, macOS
  • A real desktop interface for yt-dlp, covering hundreds of supported sites
  • Downloads in MP4, WebM, MP3, Opus, FLAC and WAV
  • Supports resolutions up to 8K
  • Built-in trimmer for downloading part of a video
  • 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
  • Paid after the trial
  • Closed source
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 October 1, 2026

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