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ytDownloaderMediaHuman YouTube Downloader
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free to download from the developer's site.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Downloads video or audio from hundreds of sites
  • Builds for Windows, macOS and Linux, including Flatpak and Snap
  • Downloads whole playlists and channels
  • Supports 4K and 8K video with audio
  • Site support can break when websites change
  • Electron app, heavier than a command-line tool
  • Proprietary software
  • Downloading may conflict with the terms of the sites involved
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No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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