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AshVid
What AshVid is
AshVid is a desktop video download manager for files users own, created, licensed, or have permission to save. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and a Chrome companion can send supported pages or links to the desktop app, which must be running. The app processes selected files locally and saves them in a folder the user chooses, rather than uploading the library to AshVid servers. Supported sources include direct links, embedded resources, creator pages, course platforms, work portals, personal libraries, and HLS/M3U8 streams. Output is MP4, with quality choices from 480p SD through 720p HD and 1080p Full HD to 4K Ultra HD. Users can queue multiple authorized links, minimize the app, and monitor progress. It can keep local history offline, but internet access is needed for new source files. The browser companion may request broad site access to recognize pages, show its control, and pass selected page or source information to the local app. AshVid does not guarantee ongoing compatibility with any particular service, source, quality, format, or feature. The six-month subscription is $19.25 a month, billed once for six months of access.
Who it suits
AshVid suits people who need to save authorized video files locally, including creators, students, and workers handling permitted materials. It may fit users comfortable with a desktop app and Chrome handoff.
What it does well
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Processes selected files locally and saves to a chosen folder.
- Supports quality choices up to 4K Ultra HD.
- Queues multiple authorized links for batch downloads.
What to know first
- Internet access is needed to retrieve new source files.
- The Chrome companion may request broad site access.
- Continued compatibility with specific sources is not guaranteed.
- The service has no free plan.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Months Subscription | Pay once for twelve months of access · Desktop app access during the selected period · Browser companion workflow · Local processing with direct app handoff · Format selection and file handling · Updates and compatibility improvements · Support for account and activation issues | $32.99, paid once |
| 12 months | Pay once today for 12 months access; launch price (regular price $32.99) · Desktop app access · browser companion · local processing · format selection · updates · support for account and activation issues | $16.50, paid once |
| 6 months Subscription | Pay once today for 6 months access; launch price (regular price $19.25) · Desktop app access · browser companion · local processing · format selection · updates · support for account and activation issues | $9.63, paid once |
| 1 month | Free included trial | On request |
As ashvid.org lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
AshVid offers local handling, multiple source types, and quality options up to 4K for authorized downloads. Check the browser permission scope and compatibility caveat, and confirm the subscription terms that fit your intended access period.
Facts from AshVid's own pages
- Batch downloads
- Yes · ashvid.org, 21 Sept 2026
- Browser companion
- AshVid Companion is a Chrome extension that sends supported authorized pages and file links to the desktop app, which must be running. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Browser permissions
- The browser companion may request broad site access to recognize pages, display its control, and pass selected page or source information to the local app. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- AshVid says it does not guarantee continued compatibility with any specific service, file source, quality, format, or feature. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Device platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux · ashvid.org, 21 Sept 2026
- Formats and quality
- The site lists quality choices including 480p SD, 720p HD, 1080p Full HD, and 4K Ultra HD. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · ashvid.org, 21 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The site documents Chrome browser handoff and third-party payment through Dodo checkout. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Local workflow
- The desktop app processes selected files locally and saves them to the folder the user chooses, without uploading the library to AshVid servers. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Maximum video quality
- 4k · ashvid.org, 21 Sept 2026
- Offline use
- The app can manage local history offline, but internet access is needed to access new source files. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Output formats
- MP4 · ashvid.org, 21 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- Desktop downloads are listed for Windows 10 and 11, macOS 12 or newer, and modern Linux distributions. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says AshVid does not store full card numbers, wallet credentials, or private payment secrets, and does not use advertising profiles. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- AshVid is a desktop video download manager for authorized files and offline media workflows. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Queues
- Users can queue multiple authorized links, minimize the app, and monitor download progress. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Sources
- AshVid describes workflows for direct links, embedded resources, creator assets, course materials, public domain media, licensed files, and work references where saving is permitted. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 19.25 · ashvid.org, 21 Sept 2026
- Support and updates
- Setup docs cover installation, downloads, troubleshooting, and checking for updates from the official AshVid update feed. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported sources
- Direct links,embedded resources,creator pages,course platforms,work portals,personal libraries,HLS/M3U8 streams · ashvid.org, 21 Sept 2026
- Use limits
- AshVid is intended for files users own, created, licensed, or have permission to save, and is not intended for restricted access. · ashvid.org, 11 Oct 2026
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