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MiniTool uTube Downloader
What MiniTool uTube Downloader is
MiniTool uTube Downloader is a free, ad-free Windows utility for downloading YouTube videos and audio. It saves output as MP4, MP3, WebM, or WAV, with video quality up to 1080p. Playlist downloads, batch downloads, and automatic original-subtitle downloads are supported. The manual also describes converting local video and audio files to other formats. Screen recording can capture the full screen or a selected region, using system audio or a microphone. MiniTool says the product was merged into MiniTool Video Converter in version 3.3, released July 11, 2023. The current successor page lists downloads from YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, with quality up to 8K. Its paid downloader plans provide unlimited downloads for stated periods and one PC license. Those plans are $12.99 a month, $39.99, paid once for six months, and $69.99, paid once for 12 months. The current converter page lists Windows 10 64-bit and Windows 11 64-bit requirements.
Who it suits
This tool suits Windows users who want free YouTube downloads, playlist or batch handling, subtitle retrieval, conversion, or screen recording. Users should note that MiniTool identifies Video Converter as its successor.
What it does well
- Free and ad-free Windows utility
- MP4, MP3, WebM, and WAV output
- Playlist and batch downloads
- Automatic original subtitle downloads
- Screen recording with audio choices
What to know first
- Supports YouTube in the original tool
- Maximum listed quality is 1080p
- Merged into Video Converter in 2023
- Windows platform only
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Month Subscription | $12.99 · 1-month unlimited downloads · YTB, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X · 1 PC | $12.99 a month |
| 6-Month Subscription | $39.99 (~~$59.99~~) Save $20 · 6-month unlimited downloads · YTB, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X · 1 PC | $39.99, paid once |
| 12-Month Subscription | $69.99 (~~$119.99~~) Save $50 · 12-month unlimited downloads · YTB, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X · 1 PC | $69.99, paid once |
As youtubedownload.minitool.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
MiniTool uTube Downloader covers common YouTube downloading tasks plus conversion and recording at no cost. Because MiniTool merged it into Video Converter, users seeking newer source support or 8K downloads may encounter the successor’s separate paid plans.
Facts from MiniTool uTube Downloader's own pages
- Batch downloads
- Yes · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Conversion
- It converts local video and audio files to different formats. · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Device platforms
- Windows · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- It downloads YouTube videos and audio in MP4, MP3, WebM, and WAV, including multiple videos at once. · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free Windows tool
- The manual describes MiniTool uTube Downloader as free, ad-free multimedia software for Windows. · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Hong Kong · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Maker
- MiniTool identifies itself as a software development company and lists addresses in Vancouver, Canada, and Hong Kong. · minitool.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Maximum video quality
- 1080p · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Output formats
- MP4,MP3,WebM,WAV · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Playlist downloads
- Yes · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Product status
- The maker says MiniTool uTube Downloader was merged into MiniTool Video Converter in version 3.3, released July 11, 2023. · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Screen recording
- It can record the computer screen, with options for full screen or a selected region and system audio or microphone. · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Subtitle downloads
- Yes · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Subtitles and playlists
- The manual says it automatically downloads original subtitles and can download YouTube playlists. · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Successor features
- The current Video Converter page lists downloads from YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, and advertises downloads up to 8K. · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Successor pricing limits
- The paid Video Downloader plans offer unlimited downloads for their stated subscription periods, support listed social platforms, and provide one PC license per plan. · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The pricing page offers 24/7 technical support by email at [email protected]. · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported sources
- YouTube · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 22 Sept 2026
- System requirements
- The current Video Converter page lists Windows 10 64-bit and Windows 11 64-bit, recommends at least 4 GB RAM and requires 1 GB free space. · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Trust claims
- The pricing page states “100% Safe & Clean,” offers a 30-day money-back claim, and displays Trustpilot-powered reviews. · youtubedownload.minitool.com, 11 Oct 2026
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