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Download YouTube Videos, Shorts, Music, and Premium Content for Free

No registration code required! This powerful YouTube video downloader for Mac is your all-in-one video assistant. Optimized for the globally popular YouTube, it quickly downloads YouTube videos, shorts, music, podcasts, and more, giving you the ad-free and offline viewing experience of YouTube Premium.

If you have YouTube Premium, it can also help you permanently save those YouTube videos and music that are easily deleted or removed to your local device and build your own private media library.

Built-in YouTube Browser on Mac to Avoid 99% Download Failures

No more tedious page switching and copying YouTube video links. This YouTube video downloader for Mac features a built-in YouTube browser, allowing you to download directly in a stable and highly compatible environment, intelligently eliminating 99% of download failures.

You never have to leave the program, nor do you need to manually copy links in Safari or Chrome. The built-in browser is like a dedicated Safari embedded within the software, allowing you to log in to your YouTube account, browse recommended YouTube videos, and search for content.

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download youtube in high quality

Batch Save YouTube Videos in 1080P, 2K, 4K Quality, and No Compression

As a highly efficient productivity tool for content creators, educators, and students, it completely eliminates the tedious task of manually downloading videos one by one. It supports batch access to massive amounts of video resources from YouTube in uncompressed 1080P, 2K, and 4K.

Creators can quickly download multiple high-quality video clips as editing materials; educators can batch-acquire high-definition videos of expert lectures to enrich their teaching database; students can batch-download tutorials and courses for systematic learning.

Convert YouTube Videos and Audio to MP4, MOV, MP3, and More Formats

Using this YouTube video downloader for Mac means having an efficient media processor at your disposal. The converted format (MP4/MP3) can be played smoothly on any device, whether it is an iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, smart TV, or car player; it is perfectly compatible.

Video to Video: Batch convert YouTube videos to common MP4, MOV for Apple ecosystem editing, and other formats.

Video to Audio: Extract and batch convert videos to MP3, high-quality Apple audio M4A, lossless audio quality WAV, etc.

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Excellent Reputation and Widely Recommended by Mac Users

"Words alone cannot fully capture the excellence of their software, which operates flawlessly." - Christophe K

Whether you're new to Mac or a seasoned Apple enthusiast, Any Video Converter is a favorite for its intuitive interface and stable performance. It runs smoothly on macOS 10.15 and above (including the Apple Silicon M series), meeting Mac users' expectations for free, easy-to-use, and stable software.

AI Enhance, Trim, Transcribe, and Extract YouTube Videos/Audio

The YouTube video downloader for Mac integrates AI tools and has gone far beyond simple "downloading".

AI Video Enhancer improves resolution (2K/4K) through AI sharpening and noise reduction, giving old or low-definition videos a brand-new look. AI Trimmer intelligently detects transitions in videos, helping you quickly and accurately trim the video highlights you need.

AI Speech to Text generates accurate subtitles and text files (Text, SRT, VTT, etc.) for videos/audio and supports multiple languages. AI Vocal Removal splits the vocals and BGM in audio into separate files.

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More Features of YouTube Video Downloader for Mac

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Free and No Limits

Easily access any YouTube content for free, with no limits on downloads or duration.

high quality
HD/4K Quality Download

Download lossless HD and even 4K resolutions to maintain exceptional YouTube quality.

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YouTube Keyword Search

You can search for YouTube videos directly through the built-in browser and keywords.

1000+ sites
Work with 1000+ Sites

Not limited to YouTube, you can also download videos from Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, etc.

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Totally Safe and Secure

No viruses or ads, and the download process is stable and encrypted.

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A Rich Set of Tools

It has AI video enhancer, video compressor, and more to meet diverse processing needs.

How to Use YouTube Video Downloader for Mac

Step 1: Launch Any Video Converter on Mac

Make sure your computer system is macOS 10.15 and higher.

Step 2: Open YouTube Browser in the Program

To increase the success of the download, we recommend you use the built-in YouTube browser. You can see the YouTube browser by simply clicking on the "magnifier icon" in "Video Download".

In the YouTube browser, you can directly enter keywords to search for YouTube videos and then click "Parse Now". If you want to add multiple YouTube videos, click "Add to Parsing List".

Step 3: Choose Output Profile

Select your desired YouTube video quality to download it for free. Upgrading to the Pro version will unlock custom settings, allow you to select a specific output format, and more.

Step 4: Start Downloading YouTube Videos on Mac

You can get downloaded YouTube videos by clicking the "Download Now" button.

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What Other Video Tools do You Get in YouTube Video Downloader for Mac

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Basic Tools
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trim video with AI

Auto Trim

Auto Trim

Automatically analyze the scenes and split a video into multiple segments.

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speech to text

Speech to Text

Speech to Text

Convert the audio to text with AI transcription, with 99% accuracy.

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vocal remover

Vocal Remover

Vocal Remover

Remove vocals and instruments from a song to create a karaoke or a cappella version.

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video enhancer

Video Enhancer

Video Enhancer

Improve the quality of old videos and increase the resolution to 1080p, 4K, and 8K.

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trim video

Trim Video

Trim Video

Trim to delete unwanted parts from a lengthy video and split a video into clips.

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compress video

Compress Video

Compress Video

Compress to reduce the large-sized video to a smaller one.

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merge video

Merge Videos

Merge Videos

Combine to merge multiple video clips or audio files into one file.

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crop Video

Crop Video

Crop Video

Remove unwanted edges and focus on the key area of the video.

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Record Screen

Record Screen

Record to capture the screen and any activities on your desktop, in 1080p and 4K quality.

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add watermark

Add Watermark

Add Watermark

Add the image and text watermark onto the video to protect the copyright of your content.

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add subtiles

Add Subtitles

Add Subtitles

Add the external .srt subtitles to the video and interact with the Speech to Text tool.

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Add Music

Add Music

Add the background music to the video, and try our Vocal Remover and Track Editor tool to customize your music.

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video overlay

video overlay

Video Overlay

Overlay one video on top of another to create engaging picture-in-picture effects.

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Any Video Converter Free vs. Pro. vs. Ultimate

Any Video Converter Free Pro. Ultimate
Format Convert

Convert between various video and audio formats.

yes yes yes
Video Download

Download videos from various online platforms.

Default settings Custom settings Concurrent download
Video Enhancement

Upscale low-res video to HD, 4K, and enhance video quality.

Watermarked Watermarked HD, 4K, and 8K & unwatermarked
Speech to Text

Convert speech from videos or audio to text.

Basic model Multilingual Advanced AI Model (99% accuracy)
AI Audio Splitter

Extract vocals or instruments from audio with AI.

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Preset

Preset options for common conversion and download settings.

yes yes
Video Editing

Basic video editing, including trimming, cropping, and merging.

yes yes yes
Video Compress

Video compression to reduce file size while maintaining quality.

yes yes yes
Merge Video

Combine multiple video clips into one.

5 video limit (per merge) Unlimited Unlimited
Screen Record

Capture your computer screen, full screen or region.

3-minute Unlimited, HD Quality Unlimited, 4K Quality
DVD Burning

Burn videos to DVD discs, including menu creation.

yes yes
Workflow

Customize batch processing workflows for improved efficiency.

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Ad-Free

No upgrade prompts.

yes
Parallel Task Processing

Allow multiple download tasks to run concurrently.

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Price
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Frequently Asked Questions about YouTube Video Downloader for Mac

1. How to download 4K video from YouTube on Mac for free?

Use Any Video Converter and follow these 4 steps to easily save YouTube videos on Mac.

Step 1: Download and install Any Video Converter for Mac

Step 2: Open the YouTube browser directly in the program and find the 4K video you want to download.

Step 3: On the video playback page, click "Add to Parse" and select "Best Quality" in the "Output Option".

Step 4: Hit "Download Now" to start downloading the 4K YouTube video.

2. What's the best video downloader for Mac?

Any Video Converter is undoubtedly the best video downloader for Mac users. It can download videos from thousands of popular websites, including YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook, and more. It supports downloading videos up to 1080P, 4K, and 8K UHD and can convert them to various formats, including MP4, MOV, and MP3.

Any Video Converter is compatible with Windows and Mac. The software includes built-in browsers, allowing you to access video websites directly from within it. It's also an excellent video converter, allowing you to perform simple editing on downloaded videos, such as trimming, compressing, and adding subtitles.

3. Where are YouTube videos saved on your Mac?

You can view and set the file save path in "File Save Location" in the settings.

Step 1: After the download is complete, click the "history icon" icon on the left to go to the history section.

Step 2: Click the "folder icon" icon to locate the path where the video is stored.

4. How to download YouTube videos on iPhone & iPad?

If you only download a video or two occasionally, you can try using a third-party online site, but be patient with the ads and the hassle of finding a working site.

5. Is it safe to use YouTube video downloader for Mac?

Other YouTube video downloaders for Mac may not be safe, but Any Video Converter is completely safe. It is a well-established and well-known software, not unsolicited malware. The official version (downloaded from the official website) contains no viruses, trojans, or spyware.

6. Are online YouTube downloaders safe to use?

No. First, many online YouTube downloaders are filled with ads and pop-ups and may even trick you into entering personal information, registering, or even paying to steal your financial information. Second, YouTube is constantly updating; these online download tools often break, and you may need to frequently find new websites.

The safest method is to subscribe to YouTube Premium or use secure software like Any Video Converter.

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