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ytDownloaderVideo DownloadHelper
Free

Free and open source.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux Browser extension
  • Downloads video or audio from hundreds of sites
  • Builds for Windows, macOS and Linux, including Flatpak and Snap
  • Handles segmented adaptive streams, not just plain video files
  • Recognises media on a very large number of sites
  • Site support can break when websites change
  • Electron app, heavier than a command-line tool
  • Converting and some formats require its separate companion app, and several features are paid
  • Cannot download DRM-protected content
Downloadable app Browser extension
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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 22, 2026

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