CNET Editors' review
As its name suggests, 4Media Download YouTube Video is designed to help you download video files, but it falls short when it comes to providing a great user experience and in the types of videos you can download.
It begins with the installation of the app. As a Mac user you tend to forget the hassle of a Windows-like installation of apps, which the 4Media Download forces you to do. It does only take a few seconds, but still... The second Windows-like flashback comes as soon as you launch the application and you're greeted by a small window that has a very strong Windows look and feel. The third surprise: 4Media Download acts like a little browser which opens the YouTube Web site within the app. So essentially, you get the same feeling as launching a Web browser. However, you can start typing the keywords into the well-known YouTube search field and click on it to have the media file opened.
The app's interface is actually pretty decent. You have all the necessary buttons at the top of the application, but you can't download HD-quality media or convert videos into a more desirable format unless you are willing to spend some cash. We couldn't understand the reason of the big green arrow placed on the top right of our screen, showing the status of the download. A more discreet icon would have been nicer.
Overall, the application does its job decently, but there are better alternatives on the market right now and they also provide all of the necessary tools for free and in a much nicer interface.
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Publisher's Description
From 4Media Software Studio:
4Media Download YouTube Video for Mac is a very easy-to-use free YouTube video download tool. It has the completed functions to download YouTube video to your Mac and allows you to batch download multiple YouTube video files at a time. With the stand-alone YouTube video browser, you can easily browse, directly download and quickly search online YouTube video. Right-click menu integration lets you download YouTube video with only one right click of your mouse.
What's new in this version: Optimized operational performace
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All versions:
3.6 starsout of 7 votes
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Current version:
3.5 starsout of 4 votes
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"Download video and audio from YouTube freely"
Version: 4Media Download YouTube Video for Mac 3.3.2.20120628
Pros
It helps me download videos I like from YouTube and save on computer. I am glad that it is free, yet powerful.
Cons
Fast and easy-to-use
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"doesn't work"
Version: 4Media Download YouTube Video for Mac 3.3.2.20120628
Pros
none, it didn't work
Cons
wouldn't download the video
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"Very nice tool."
Version: 4Media Download YouTube Video for Mac 3.3.2.20120628
Pros
It's free! and easy to use just like they said. Do me a lot favor when I want to get some videos from YouTube.
Cons
nothing yet to say
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"Slow, have to pay to dload @ 480p or higher"
Version: 4Media Download YouTube Video for Mac 3.3.2.20120628
Pros
Lets you log in to your own youtube account
...so it lets you dload blocked videos (if you are the account owner)Cons
If you want to dload HD videos (480p or higher) you have to upgrade to a paid version :(
It is very s l o wSummary
bummed about having to buy the upgrade to dload any videos above 360p
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