This simple yet powerful application allows you to download videos and extract audio from thousands of websites directly to your desktop.
- Copy the URL of the video or playlist you want to download.
- Paste the URL into the input box and click "Fetch Info".
- Choose your desired quality from the options that appear.
- Click "Download" and watch the progress!
- Operating System: Windows 10 / 11
- Installation: This is a standalone application. No installation is required. Simply run the
Universal.Media.Downloader.exefile. - Dependencies: The application comes bundled with FFmpeg to handle all video/audio merging and conversion automatically. No separate installation is required.
You may see security warnings from your browser and Windows. Please be assured, the application is safe and does not contain any viruses. This is a "false positive" that occurs because the app is from a new developer and not code-signed.
Please follow these steps during your first-time setup:
- If the download is blocked, press Ctrl + J to open your Downloads.
- Find the file and click "Keep dangerous file".
- Confirm by clicking "Keep anyway".
- Open your Start Menu and search for "Windows Security".
- Go to Virus & threat protection > Protection history.
- Locate the app (it will be listed as a threat), click Actions, and select Restore.
- When launching the
.exe, a blue window titled "Windows protected your PC" may appear. - Click "More info".
- Then click "Run anyway" to start the application.
You only need to do this once. Thank you for your understanding!
- Operating System: macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
- Download the Universal-Media-Downloader-macOS.zip from the release assets.
- Locate the file in your Downloads folder and double-click it to unzip. This will extract the
Universal Media Downloader.app. - Drag the
Universal Media Downloader.appinto your Applications folder. - Important First Launch:
On the first run, macOS may display a security warning. To launch the app:- Right-click (or Control-click) the app icon.
- Select "Open" from the menu.
- Confirm the prompt. You only need to do this once.
- The app comes bundled with FFmpeg. No additional installation or terminal usage is required.
- Easy-to-Use Interface: Clean, modern GUI suitable for everyone.
- Wide Platform Support: Download from a huge range of sites, including:
- YouTube
- Vimeo
- SoundCloud
- And thousands more!
- Video & Audio Downloads: Download full videos or extract audio (converted to MP3).
- Playlist Support: Enter a playlist link and download all items at once.
- Quality Options: Choose from:
- Best (1080p)
- Standard (720p)
- Low (480p)
- Organized Downloads: Files are saved in "Audio" and "Video" folders inside the main Universal Audio Video Downloader directory on your desktop.
This application cannot download content from DRM-protected or subscription-based services due to legal and technical limitations.
Unsupported platforms include:
- Spotify
- Netflix
- Apple Music
- Hulu
- Amazon Prime Video
- Other similar streaming services
Proprietary License
- Use this software for personal, non-commercial purposes.
- Reverse-engineer, decompile, modify, redistribute, or sell this software.
The legality of downloading online content depends on:
- The content's copyright status
- The website’s terms of service
- Your intended use
This tool is intended for personal, private use only (e.g., creating a personal offline backup).
- Downloading copyrighted content without permission may be illegal in your country.
- Distributing downloaded copyrighted content is illegal.
- You assume full responsibility for complying with all applicable laws.
The creator of this tool is not responsible for misuse.