We’ve all come across a video or a piece of music (royalty-free, of course) we wanted to keep for later—a tutorial, a song, or just a clip worth saving. The problem? Most online downloaders are a mess: pages filled with ads, limited downloads, poor quality, or disappearing services.
That’s where ytDownloader comes in. This open-source app works on Windows, macOS, and Linux and lets you download videos, audio, or full playlists from platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter)—and much more.
No ads, no silly limitations, just a clean and powerful tool.
What is ytDownloader?
ytDownloader is a free, open-source application designed to download videos or extract audio from the most popular platforms. Unlike many online tools, it goes a step further with features like:
- Full playlist downloads
- Choice of output format (video or audio)
- Quality presets up to 4K
- Custom file names and folders
- The ability to extract a specific section of a video
- A built-in video compressor to reduce file sizes
How ytDownloader Works
The process is simple:
- Copy the video URL (e.g., from YouTube).
- Paste it into ytDownloader.
- Choose whether you want the full video, audio only, or a customized section.
- Select the quality and format before downloading.
You can also:
- Download entire playlists in one go.
- Extract only the part of a video you need.
- Tweak advanced preferences like output folder, simultaneous downloads, or preferred codecs.
Setting Up ytDownloader
Basic Preferences to Configure
From the Preferences menu, you can set:
- Default download folder
- Default video quality (144p → 2160p/4K)
- Preferred video codec (AVC1, AV1, VP9, MP4V)
- Default audio format (MP3, FLAC, WAV, etc.)
- File naming rules for playlists
- Max simultaneous downloads (default: 5)
Download a Video or Audio
- Copy the video link.
- Paste it into ytDownloader.
- Select Video (for full download) or Audio (for music only).
- Customize filename, format, and quality.
- Click Download.
🔧 Extra options include subtitles, custom storage location, or setting start/end times to capture only part of a video.
Download an Entire Playlist
ytDownloader makes it easy to save playlists without downloading each video individually:
- Open the menu → Download a playlist.
- Paste the playlist URL.
- Choose Video or Audio only.
- Select output quality, format, and naming preferences.
- Click Download—ytDownloader handles the rest.
Compress a Video with the Built-in Tool
ytDownloader includes a handy video compression tool:
- Menu → Compressor.
- Select your video file.
- Adjust:
- Output format
- Video encoder
- Compression speed
- Quality & audio settings
- Click Start Compression.
Once done, your compressed file will appear in the chosen output folder.
Final Thoughts
If you’re tired of unreliable online downloaders and endless pop-ups, ytDownloader is the clean, reliable alternative you’ve been looking for. It’s open-source, ad-free, customizable, and packed with features for both casual users and advanced tinkerers.
Whether you need a single song, a full playlist, or just want to shrink a video, ytDownloader has you covered.
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