YoutubeDownloader

YouTube downloaders are not exactly hard to find, many of them paid, while most of the free ones are based on youtube-dl. However, there are alternatives out there for users who aren’t happy with either option.

YoutubeDownloader is an open-source application that relies on the developer’s YoutubeExplode library to query YouTube metadata and download content. It is easy to use, and it can grab playlists, individual videos (up to 1080p) and audio tracks.

To get started, either paste the video URL in the search field or enter a relevant keyword. If you provide the URL, the application will show you the available download options along with a thumbnail.

The program can save videos up to 1080p, with sound, or just extract the audio track and export it as an MP3 file. However, you cannot download higher-resolution videos (1440p, 4k, 8k) or select a specific quality when saving a clip.

Alternatively, you can just enter one or more keywords and search for relevant videos on YouTube. After the search results are displayed, you will be able to select multiple clips and download them all at once.

Of course, users also have the option of providing a link to a playlist. Once it has been processed, you can also remove certain videos if you aren’t interested in downloading them.

One thing about YoutubeDownloader that should be appreciated is its novice-friendly design. Anyone can figure out how to download a video in seconds, and there are no complex configuration options to slow you down.

However, this also means that advanced users will find their options to be quite limited, and the fact that high-resolution videos cannot be downloaded is a big downside.

Overall, YoutubeDownloader does its job quite well, and it is a great choice for users who just need a quick way to grab a video or song from YouTube. Unfortunately, though, it is not as versatile as other downloaders that are based on youtube-dl.