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MacX YouTube Downloader for Mac is a free utility for downloading and locally saving videos from YouTube. YouTube has recently implemented changes to prevent downloading of its videos, but MacX YouTube Downloader for Mac seems to be able to bypass the current tricks (unlike some other similar apps). You can download MacX YouTube Downloader for Mac from the publisher's site or from several Mac download portals.
Installing MacX YouTube Downloader for Mac is easy, and the app functions well. There's configurability in the way it operates and the formats it handles, but the defaults will suffice for most users. Even HD videos can be downloaded, as can all standard YouTube formats. The publisher claims over 420 codecs are embedded in the app, but we didn't try all the possible variations after proving we can download the most common ones for playback on Apple devices (including iPhone and iPad). In addition, we could save in native formats for Android and Blackberry.
MacX YouTube Downloader for Mac worked on every clip we tried without an error, which is notable for apps of this type. There is no download manager included, but the clips seemed to download at full connection speed, so the lack of a manager (and simultaneous download streams) wasn't an issue for us. We liked using MacX YouTube Downloader for Mac for its simplicity and reliability.
MacX Youtube Downloader - Download and convert videos from Youtube quickly and easily - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From Digiarty Software:
MacX YouTube Downloader is a totally free YouTube video downloader for you to download YouTube video with fast speed on Mac. It supports free downloading YouTube videos of different resolution and format, no matter common YouTube videos or HD videos in 720P or even higher.It is unbeatable that this free video downloader is a perfect tool for online video enthusiasts to download videos and save them into personal collections. As it keeps the spirit of simplicity while adopt advanced technology to make the video downloading process easy and fast. You are no longer struggling with bad network connection and can take favorite videos with you on any portable device and watch them while on the move.
What's new in this version: Enhance the video downloading speed.
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3.7 starsout of 23 votes
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"Gets 9% and stops"
Version: MacX YouTube Downloader 3.0.9
Pros
Nice user interface
Cons
sadly, didn't work for any videos I tried, including my own.
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"Completely fail and waste of time!"
Version: MacX YouTube Downloader 3.0.9
Pros
nice looking, however does not work in 95% times
Cons
opens advertising web page when launched: seriously annoying
Can't download even youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVFbA1AbEUw
No supportSummary
Remove this trash immediately and I suggest to remove from this site
Ooops - I selected the wrong product - sorry guys - I meant another product. I just tried this product and it downloaded that video
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"Worked just fine first time around."
Version: MacX YouTube Downloader 3.0.7
Pros
All very easy
Cons
The help tips didn't spell it all out, but it was OK
Summary
Thanks!
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"Barely works"
Version: MacX YouTube Downloader 3.0.7
Pros
when it works, it works nicely. Its simple to use. no guess work required.
Cons
Its a crap shoot how many times I have to click on analyze for the tool to "find" the video. Then, there's the crap shoot of whether the software will actually pull the video. Sometimes I have to analyze multiple times, then remove the video from the list, and try again. I dont get it.
Summary
I think a 2.5 out of 5 is fair. I like to pull sports and exercise videos.
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"Does NOT work with 10.5"
Version: MacX YouTube Downloader 3.0.7
Pros
works with other OS
Cons
Doesn't work with 10.5 if you are still using that OS
Summary
SORRY. I WAS TOTALLY IN ERROR. I BACKED UP TO THE WRONG PAGE.
Updated on Jan 19, 2013
THIS SOFTWARE WORKS BRILLIANTLY! WAY BETTER THAN OTHERS I'VE TRIED. -
"Just Works !"
Version: MacX YouTube Downloader 3.0.7
Pros
VERY easy to use
Cons
None to speak of
Summary
This programme worked for me where several others had failed.
Can only recommend it ! -
"Just another basic youtube downloader"
Version: MacX YouTube Downloader 3.0.7
Pros
Straight forward
Cons
No search feature just like every other youtube downloader cut and paste urls nothing special
Summary
I would not go out of my way for this program.
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"Im surprised it actually worked."
Version: MacX YouTube Downloader 3.0.6
Pros
I can cue up multiple videos
I can download multiple videos at once
Let's me choose what format I want it inCons
It takes a few minutes for it to find the video when pasting in the link. If you like to move fast and copy and paste fast, then this will slow you down. But, still works though
Summary
I have searched and installed many apps that said it would download the youtube video, but once installed it didnt work, or something went wrong. So I found this one, and actually really needed it that night. I installed it and it worked the first time. So, this app saved my project.
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"Fast, easy to use"
Version: MacX YouTube Downloader 3.0.6
Pros
This program launches quickly, has a very intuitive user interface and downloads files quickly, even hour long videos. It transfers them directly to the movie folder in your iTunes if you want it to.
Cons
The MP4's it created for my iTunes can't be transferred to my iPod. This completely negated my purpose in downloading from Youtube. I was hoping to put cool old concerts on my iPod video. I'm not sure what the problem is. I was able to use an MP3 converter to make them into audio files and put them on the iPod, but this partially negated my purpose in having videos on the iPod, at least I can still listen to the concerts this way. Oddly, the iPod sees the MP3 files as MP4's but without the video, even though they have an MP3 tag on my laptop. I would have given this program 5 stars otherwise. I haven't tried downloading it to other file types yet. I may still find a way to solve this problem.
Summary
If you just want video downloads from Youtube for your computer, this is an awesome program.
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"Easy To Use... Works Very Well"
Version: MacX YouTube Downloader 3.0.4
Pros
Intuitive user interface.
Very useful "Paste and analyze" function saves steps.
The price is right.Cons
Haven't found any yet.
Summary
Was able to snag videos from YouTube within a couple of minutes after installing. This is an awesome download manager. Thank you, Digiarty!
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