Downie 4.12.10 for Mac – Ultimate Video Downloader

Downie is an incredibly simple yet powerful video downloader designed specifically for macOS. If you struggle with a poor internet connection or simply want to save your favorite online content for offline viewing, this application is the perfect solution. It completely eliminates the frustration of buffering videos by allowing you to download high-quality media directly to your hard drive. Ultimately, it provides a seamless experience for building your personal offline video library without dealing with complex settings or messy interfaces.

Pro Tip: Need to convert your downloaded videos into different formats? Pair Downie seamlessly with Permute for Mac to automatically transcode media right after downloading.

Typical Mac workflow

Saving online videos is a remarkably fast process with this tool. First, you locate a video you want to save in your web browser. Afterward, you simply drag the URL and drop it directly onto the app’s main window or its Dock icon. Next, the software immediately parses the link and adds the media to your download queue. Furthermore, if you only want to listen to a podcast or music track, you can set the app to extract just the audio portion automatically. Finally, the downloaded MP4 or audio file is saved directly to your default Downloads folder, ready for offline playback on your favorite media player.

Key Features

Download high-quality videos effortlessly from a massive collection of over 400 hosting websites.
Save media instantly by dragging and dropping URLs directly onto the application window or Dock icon.
Extract audio tracks automatically from video files to save music or podcasts as standalone files.
Install optional matching browser extensions for Safari, Chrome, and Firefox for one-click downloading.
Convert downloaded files to standard MP4 formats automatically using built-in post-processing tools.
Send direct requests to the developers from within the app if a specific website is not currently supported.

What’s New

Version 4.12.10:

Fixes an issue to properly select AV1 renditions when the experimental AV1 in MP4 and Force MP4 Downloads options are enabled.
Improves video extraction reliability for major platforms including Google Drive, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Improves extraction logic for regional sites like Radio France, SVT Play, and VRT.
Updates SABR Streaming mechanics, allowing it to enable automatically whenever YouTube requires it for smooth downloading.

Technical Details & System Requirements

Title: Downie 4.12.10
Developer: Charlie Monroe Software
Compatibility: macOS 10.12.6 or later
Language: Multilingual
Includes: Pre-Activated (EDiSO)
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Pros & Cons

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Pros

The drag-and-drop workflow makes downloading videos incredibly fast and totally user-friendly.
Supports a massive list of over 400 platforms, constantly updated by the active developer.
Excellent built-in audio extraction allows you to grab MP3s directly from video links without third-party converters.

Cons

Browser extensions are not installed by default and require manual setup through the Preferences menu.
Frequent changes to streaming site algorithms can occasionally break downloading capabilities until the next app update.