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No. 37of 137 ·Video Downloaders

Macabolic

Mac · Extension

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Two barsScore 7.3

  • Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
  • Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Macabolic is a free native macOS application for downloading video and audio from YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter, Instagram, and thousands of other supported sites. It can save video at resolutions up to 4K (2160p), with MP4 and WebM output, or extract audio as MP3, Opus, FLAC, and WAV. Playlist and subtitle downloads are supported, along with metadata and thumbnail embedding, SponsorBlock integration, and concurrent download management. Macabolic is a macOS frontend for yt-dlp and automatically manages yt-dlp updates. Chrome and Firefox extensions can start downloads from supported sites, while the app can manage downloads from the menu bar and send native completion notifications. English and Turkish are supported, with automatic system-language detection. The maker lists macOS 12.0 or later as a build requirement. The project is free, has no ads, no tracking, and no subscriptions, and is licensed under GNU General Public License version 3.0.

Who it is for

It suits macOS users who need video or audio downloads from supported websites, including playlists, subtitles, and audio-only formats. The maker describes it for personal, educational, or research use.

What is good

  • Supports thousands of listed websites
  • Downloads video up to 4K
  • Offers MP4, WebM, MP3, Opus, FLAC, and WAV
  • Handles playlists and subtitles
  • Includes Chrome and Firefox extensions

What to know first

  • Requires macOS 12.0 or later
  • The app is not notarized
  • Users must follow copyright and platform rules
  • No Windows or Linux app is listed

Verdict

Macabolic provides a broad set of download formats and site support in a free macOS app. Its non-notarized distribution and stated usage responsibilities are important before installation or downloading.

Macabolic plans and pricing

All plans
Macabolic Free No ads · No tracking · No subscriptions alinuxpengui.github.io · 12 Oct 2026

Compared on video downloaders

Free plan
Yes
Maximum video quality
4k
Supported sources
YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter, Instagram, and thousands of other supported sites
Output formats
MP4, WebM, MP3, Opus, FLAC, WAV
Playlist downloads
Yes
Subtitle downloads
Yes
Device platforms
macOS, Chrome, Firefox

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