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 USD per month, billed once for six months of access.
Who it is for
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 is good
- 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.
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.
AshVid plans and pricing
All plansCompared on video downloaders
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $19.25/mo
- Maximum video quality
- 4k
- Supported sources
- Direct links, embedded resources, creator pages, course platforms, work portals, personal libraries, HLS/M3U8 streams
- Output formats
- MP4
- Batch downloads
- Yes
- Device platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
