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4k Video Downloader

Name: 4k Video Downloader
Rating: 3.8 (25 reviews)

237 likes

A versatile tool for downloading high-quality videos from a range of leading platforms, supporting playlists, channels, subtitles, and various resolutions. Compatible with major operating systems and allows simultaneous downloading and option for increasing download limits.

Cost / License

Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
Proprietary

Application typeApplication types

Origin

Germany
EU

Platforms

Mac
Windows
Linux
Android

Alternatives

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Properties

Lightweight
AI-Powered

Features

YouTube Downloader
Download YouTube Playlist
Video Download
Convert YouTube videos to Mp4
Automatic subtitles download
Graphical User Interface
Download videos from Facebook
No registration required
Support for 4K
Video Converter
Built-in Media converter
Portable
Dark Mode
Hardware Accelerated
Ad-free
Track movies
Multiple languages
Built-in Browser

Comments and Reviews

Comment summary: 4K Video Downloader is praised for its easy-to-use interface, high-quality downloads, and ability to handle multiple formats and resolutions, including subtitles. Users appreciate its efficiency and support for batch downloads, although some express concerns over limitations in the free version, such as restricted daily downloads and playlists. Criticisms include issues with backward compatibility and unresolved technical problems in the paid version.

Top Positive Comment

HughTash

★★★★★

Jan 21, 2015

I've tested 4K Video Downloader, YouTube By Click, KeepVid.com.

4K Video Downloader offers to choose from various resolutions and formats. Moreover, 4K Video Downloader allows to download video subtitles too (if video subtitles are available). I also prefer 4K Video Downloader user interface rather than YouTube By Click interface.

4K Video Downloader offers standalone installer that isn't bloated with addware (bloatware), contrary to YouTube By Click, which offers bloatware and you must be careful not to install that bloatware.

I've used to like KeepVid.com, but KeepVid.com doesn't offer downloading high resolution (1080p, 4K) for some videos. Also KeepVid.com was unable to download subtitles for some videos. In all of those cases, 4K Video Downloader worked just fine.

As of 2015-01 I'm going to use 4K Video Downloader as my primary YouTube downloader.

I recommend you try 4K Video Downloader first before trying other YouTube downloaders.

[Edited by HughTash, January 21]

Top Negative Comment

HamidoSan

★★★★★

Apr 14, 2018

All I've gotten out of this app is "can't parse this link" Useless!

iphreaki

★★★★★

Feb 10, 2026

Great App!! Very reliable!

Andrei030x

★★★★★

Sep 25, 2025

EditedSep 25, 2025

The Pro version (v25.3.1) costs €66 (currently 25% off), so let's see what it offers for that much money:

It doesn't even recognize the link from Nico, although this video hosting is listed as supported.
Terrible optimization. The more videos you add to the list, the slower it gets, while also overloading the processor. If this happens even on my gaming computer, what will happen on a low-end laptop.
And sometimes it freezes completely for no apparent reason (when nothing is downloaded at all).
The "+" in the program name indicates that the program has been re-released. This means that existing customers were forced to buy it a second time, as the old version no longer works (support ended in February 2025). The funniest thing is that the new version is NOTHING better. Well, except for the fact that they built a browser directly into the program, but to me, that's just useless clutter.
The spyware "Send download statistics" option. The developers justify this by saying it's for personalized recommendations, but I'm not sure where exactly this should be happening. After all, the paid versions don't have ads, and there are simply no other places with personalized offers. This option is currently off by default (unless that switch is a sham), but if I remember correctly, it used to be on by default. And there's more to it than that... And most importantly, when criticizing - suggest: The program "VDL - Video Downloader" is free of the above-mentioned flaws, offers just as many features (downloading subtitles, playlists, and subscribing to channels/playlists), and is FREE. As always, the open source project turned out to be better than lazy and greedy corporations.

wbell539

★★★★★

Jun 29, 2025

Works easily enough for me, without problems; I have no complaints at all. I am using the free version at present and it's not pestering me to pay for the licence (which is nice). I have paid for the produce before. Ten downloads a day is more than enough for me.

gramblo353

★★★★★

Mar 22, 2025

Adware which ensh*ttified a long time ago

Ahmed Gamal

★★★★★

May 9, 2024

Ok, you limited the daily videos for free users, but why did limit the playlist to the first 10 videos?!!! Very sick update

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Install from the command line

brew install --cask 4k-video-downloader

Be careful what you paste into a terminal. Check what a command installs before running it.

What is 4k Video Downloader?

4K Video Downloader is a free software that allows users to download video, audio, subtitles, channels, and playlists from YouTube for storage on their computer. It can download up to 25 videos at a time, with the option to increase this limit by purchasing a license.

The software is compatible with Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, and Android, and supports downloads from various websites including Vimeo, Facebook, Dailymotion, Twitch, Bilibili, BitChute, and more. It offers different resolution and format options, such as 8K, 4K, 1080p, 720p, MP4, MKV, FLV, and supports full playlists, channels, 3D and 360-degree videos, and subtitles from YouTube.

The software also includes an in-app browser for easy video search and download, and a Smart Mode feature that remembers your previous download preferences for easier future downloads.