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Video DownloadHelperytDownloader
Freemium

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

 Free

Free and open source.

Browser extension Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Handles segmented adaptive streams, not just plain video files
  • Recognises media on a very large number of sites
  • Downloads video or audio from hundreds of sites
  • Builds for Windows, macOS and Linux, including Flatpak and Snap
  • Converting and some formats require its separate companion app, and several features are paid
  • Cannot download DRM-protected content
  • Site support can break when websites change
  • Electron app, heavier than a command-line tool
Browser extension Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account 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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