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Video DownloadHelperDownie
Freemium

A free version is available. A paid licence removes limits and unlocks conversion…

 Paid

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Browser extension macOS
  • Handles segmented adaptive streams, not just plain video files
  • Recognises media on a very large number of sites
  • Supports more than 1,200 video sites
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Converting and some formats require its separate companion app, and several features are paid
  • Cannot download DRM-protected content
  • macOS only
  • Requires macOS 13 or later
Browser extension Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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