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Simple software that helps users download high-quality videos from sites like YouTube

Simple software that helps users download high-quality videos from sites like YouTube

Vote: (115 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Open Media

Version: 4.23.3.5250

Works under: Windows

Also available for Mac Android

Vote:

Program license

(115 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Open Media

4.23.3.5250

Works under:

Also available for

Windows

Mac Android

Pros

  • Many different downloading options in terms of resolution, format and size
  • Easily integrates with many popular streaming and video websites
  • Has no advertisements

Cons

  • The free version limits how many videos you can download simultaneously
  • The download time is undefined and it's hard to know how much longer until the video is finished downloading

This 4K Video Downloader program is able to download a variety of online videos up to 4K resolution. There are many other resolution settings and numerous features in general to customize your downloading experience. It can download videos from an extensive list of common websites with ease.

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There are many free video downloading programs online. You can access these through websites and insert your download link to get your video. There are a few problems with these websites though. The first problem is that they are unreliable. They are often slow, have low capacities and often you'll have to attempt the download several times before it works. Not only that, but you'll be bombarded with advertisements from every angle. Some of these advertisements might even have malware hiding inside them.

You won't have this issue with 4K Video Downloader. Since this program is properly installed on your hard drive, you won't have to worry about visit another website to download video files. Another benefit is this allows you to rely on your computer for the download speed, which results in more stable connections and better reliability.

This program doesn't have any advertisements. It's a free program without any pop-ups or other ads clamoring for your attention.

Variety of Formats and Websites

You'll find that 4K Video Download can connect with a long list of video websites. This includes YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, Facebook, Dailymotion and much more. Many of the most popular video and streaming websites easily work with this program. Simply insert the share URL into this program and it will capture the video for your hard drive. It can even capture streaming sessions from gamers and anyone else streaming live content.

Some content creators upload 3D videos. Also known as VR or 360-degree videos, these allows you to move around and see other angles of the video. Capturing this type of video is hard for many programs, but this one is able to do it. You'll have the same functionality of being able to move around and see different angles.

Another useful feature is that this program can prepare videos for other platforms. For example, if you want to move this file onto a mobile device, then this program can change the resolution and size so that it works better with that specific device. It can also help transfer the file if your device is connected with the computer.

Many Conversion Options

This program has numerous conversion options. While it's obvious that it can download and convert files to 4K resolution, this program does more than you would expect given its basic name. For starters, you can convert video to audio files, social media pictures to slideshows and numerous GIFs into a single video. It also has many resolution options if you would prefer a lower resolution for better storage.

This program is popular for its ability to download videos from streaming websites. This can be hard without the right software, but this program makes it easy. Simply locate the share link and insert it into the program. You can then decide if you want to download the file as as video or audio file, what resolution to download it in and various other options.

You'll have several options to choose from before downloading the video. You'll first start with the download quality and format. You also have to choose whether you want subtitles downloaded or not. You can choose subtitles in English, Nederlands, German and more.

You can also choose to download multiple videos at once. These files can either be independent of each other or you can download them as a cohesive playlist. This is another option to select before the download starts. You can view all the downloaded files with the "Option" button. This area also allows you to play the files, view them in their folder, delete the file and more.

File Limitations

Like with many video downloading programs, this one has both a free and paid version. The only major difference between the two is the number of files you can have downloaded. The free version limits you to 24 files simultaneously. You can erase a file to make room for another. The paid version removes this limit and allows you to download as many files as you want without ever having to erase any of them.

You still get the same tools and the free version is as easy to use as the paid one. If you download many files for your projects, then the paid version might be best. If you only download a small number of files and can easily erase some to make room for others, then the free version might work for you.

Simple Interface

Despite its various options and integration with many websites, you'll find that 4K Video Downloader is an extremely easy program to use. Just insert the share URL and make your selections before the video starts downloading. Some of the language can be vague with the options. For example, some options are for low, medium and high, which isn't very specific. This is rare and most language on the program is direct.

While you'll some idea of common resolutions and settings, anyone can pick up this program and learn it in a matter of minutes. There is also some documentation to help if you ever get stuck on a certain tool or feature.

Pros

  • Many different downloading options in terms of resolution, format and size
  • Easily integrates with many popular streaming and video websites
  • Has no advertisements

Cons

  • The free version limits how many videos you can download simultaneously
  • The download time is undefined and it's hard to know how much longer until the video is finished downloading