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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 is specially designed for Mac users to download videos from YouTube for free on Mac computer. 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. Main Features: 1. This free YouTube Downloader helps to download all YouTube videos for free on Mac, including MP4, WebM, FLV, even YouTube HD videos. 2. The built-in video player enables you to start watching YouTube videos immediately without waiting until the entire video is downloaded. 3. The multi-threading and batch downloading technologies speed up the downloading process dramatically. 4. Detect the YouTube video automatically opened in browse without copying and pasting the URL manually. 5. Automatically add MP4s to iTunes library for iPhone, iPad, iPod convenient transfer. 6. Take snapshot from your favorite videos and customize your own album. 7. Upgrade to support Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. 8. Fixed minor bugs while downloading video from Youtube. More information, please visit: http://www.macxdvd.com/free-youtube-video-downloader-mac/
What's new in this version: Enhanced automatic parsing URLs technology to better detect YouTube video automatically.
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All versions:
3.9 starsout of 21 votes
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Current version:
2.8 starsout of 5 votes
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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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