Downlodr is a free, open-source downloader for videos from YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, TikTok, Vimeo, and hundreds of other mainstream sites. It uses the yt-dlp engine and runs on Windows and Linux; the macOS page says version 1.0.0 is coming soon. Users can choose video quality and format, run multiple downloads at once, save playlists or selected parts, and download subtitles. The app can save livestreams, shorts, stories, and thumbnails, while customizable locations and file naming organize output. Format conversion and plugins add options such as metadata editing and closed-caption conversion to Markdown. A command-line tool supports custom plugins. Downlodr requires no account or personal contact details, but its policy says it collects technical and usage information. The project is MIT licensed and volunteer-developed. Windows may show a warning because the application lacks a Microsoft certificate signature.
Who it is for
It suits people who need local copies of authorized online video, playlists, subtitles, livestreams, or short-form content on Windows or Linux.
What is good
- Supports YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, TikTok, Vimeo, and more
- Downloads playlists, subtitles, livestreams, shorts, and stories
- Runs multiple downloads simultaneously
- Offers plugins and a custom-plugin CLI
- No account or personal contact details required
What to know first
- macOS version 1.0.0 is still coming soon
- Windows may display an unsigned-application warning
- Collects technical and usage information
- Use is limited to content you are authorized to access
Verdict
Downlodr combines broad site support with playlist, subtitle, batch, and plugin features in a free open-source package. Check the platform status and Windows signing warning before installing, and use it only for content you may download.
Compared on video downloaders
- Supported sources
- YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, TikTok, Vimeo, and other mainstream video sites
- Playlist downloads
- Yes
- Subtitle downloads
- Yes
- Batch downloads
- Yes
- Device platforms
- Windows
