YBDownloader

Native app

Built for long sessions.

A native queue, in-app YouTube browse, FFmpeg converter, and deep settings — without leaving one window.

5
core tabs
7
languages
4
download formats
3
desktop platforms
YBDownloader
YBDownloader app in dark mode showing the download queue with active progress

Downloads

Queue it. Run several at once.

Paste links, import lists, pick MP3 · M4A · MP4 · WebM, and watch progress with speed and ETA — all in one place.

  • Parallel downloads with a clear queue
  • Per-item controls: start, retry, cancel, reveal in folder
  • yt-dlp + FFmpeg under the hood
YBDownloader
Download queue with active, completed, and ready items

Browse

Search and trending, inside the app.

Discover videos without tab-hopping. Add anything to the queue in one click with your preferred format.

  • YouTube search with rich result cards
  • Trending feed on launch
  • Format picker stays in sync with downloads
YBDownloader
Browse tab with trending YouTube results

Converter

FFmpeg when you need more than a download.

Convert local files with presets for audio, video, GIF, resize, and trim — plus a live conversion queue.

  • Preset browser for common outputs
  • Trim with waveform for precise cuts
  • Batch-friendly conversion queue
YBDownloader
FFmpeg converter with presets and conversion queue

Settings

Tune the engine. Make it yours.

Paths, concurrency, yt-dlp flags, FFmpeg status, themes, accents, and 7 languages — all in settings.

  • Light, dark, and system themes
  • Accent colors across the UI
  • Download engine and tooling controls
YBDownloader
Settings tab with theme and download engine options

About

Open source. Ready to ship.

Version info, update checks, GitHub links, and sponsor support — the app stays transparent about what it runs.

  • In-app update checks
  • Quick links to releases and issues
  • MIT licensed desktop app
YBDownloader
About tab with version and project links

Ready when you are.

Free, open source, and native on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Pair it with the browser extension to send videos straight to your queue.