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Solid YouTube Downloader differs from nearly every YouTube downloader we've tried in one significant way: you have to pay for it. Actually, two ways: almost all the others are free, and frankly it shows. Solid proved superior in performance and looks compared to the vast majority of free YouTube downloaders, which are usually little more than glorified ad pop-ups with some simple embedded code. With batch downloading and converting, including videos from your files and DVDs, Solid can make your life easier. You can try it and see for yourself for 30 days, though the free trial version limits conversions and places a watermark on videos.
Solid's interface was our first hint that this app eclipses most YouTube downloaders, free or not. With an embedded player and basic control suite, Solid is simple but not stripped down. It has lots of options, but its unique way of presenting them not only makes things easier on users but also much clearer. For instance, when we selected an output format for our converted videos, Solid presented an interactive menu of choices grouped intuitively by common video and audio types as well as by devices, with lots of choices under each item, too. We just had to click on our phone or player, choose a destination and options, and Solid did the rest. Help resources are thin, but licensing includes support, and Solid is easy to use, quickly and easily downloading and converting YouTube videos and our saved files, one by one and in batches.
Is Solid worth the cost versus the best of the freeware? Well, yes, actually, if you use YouTube a lot. You might have to go through half a dozen free YouTube downloaders before you find one almost as good as this app, and your time is worth something. Bottom line: if you spend more than a few minutes a day downloading YouTube videos, or if your job or interests can benefit from a better tool, or if you've just about had it with the freeware you're currently trying to make work for you, Solid YouTube Downloader definitely rates a tryout.
Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Solid Youtube Downloader and Converter 4.9.5.
Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter - Download videos from YouTube and convert them into multiple formats - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From TopviewSoft:
Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter downloads YouTube videos and convert them into various formats; Convert YouTube videos to almost any video/audio formats including AVI, MP4, FLV, WMV, iPod/iPhone/iPad video, Android video; Optimize download speed, custom video quality; a must-have software for YouTube users. Converts YouTube videos to almost any video/audio formats including YouTube to YouTube to AVI, YouTube to MP4, YouTube to FLV, YouTube to WMV, YouTube to iPod, YouTube to iPhone, YouTube to Android.
The program is easy to use, just specify the URL for the video you want to download and click the OK. It also allows you to convert downloaded videos for iPod, iPhone, PSP, Cell Phone, Windows Media, and XVid. Allows you to access YouTube videos for which you need to be 18+ years of age. Now, download, play and convert YouTube videos. Download YouTube to iPod, YouTube to AVI, YouTube to any video format you like.
What's new in this version: Version 4.9.6 updates YouTube download method because of YouTube changes.
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"Purchased and no support or moneyback fulfillment"
Version: Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter 4.9.6
Pros
Can convert YouTube videos to a vareity of formats
Cons
Poor customer service
Do not give the promised money-back guarantee
Tries to download a bunch of other crap onto your computer download it
Cannot cut and paste so you have to time in the address for each videoSummary
I paid for this thinking it would be worth the money and thinking if I didn't like it I could get money money back. Wrong. After I paid for it I found out that it does not have the cut and paste function like it says. I immediately contacted the developer and have not heard back more than 2 weeks later. I then contacted them requesting my money back and still have not heard from them.
It would be okay, but it's rather cumbersome to have to type in the entire YouTube video address. In addition, when you download it tries to download a bunch of other crap onto your computer -
"Seems likely, but..."
Version: Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter 4.9.6
Pros
Has a nifty batch setup for videos and you can convert on the fly as you download
Cons
Trial version extremely limited, only downloads whatever 1/2 of the video will be. Also app installs Snap.DO without ANY confirmation or agreement by the user. This application should thus be removed from CNet for violation of eTrust.
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"Don't like paying for apps but definitely worth the $!"
Version: Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter 4.9.6
Pros
Easy to use. I usually don't like to pay for software for fear of not getting what you pay for, but it works great and it's definitely worth the spending. Had some technical difficulties where I couldn't use it for a few; missed this software so bad during this time ... when I finally contacted customer service, they got back to me super fast and were very helpful. I honestly could not be happier with the product or customer service :D
Cons
Since I've been a user of this product a while, I thought I'd look into other minor tools they offer with the main product. The only thing I would say is that the trimming tool could be better, but again that's a minor add-on to this product and you can find awesome trimmers for free. Just would be nice to have it all in one :D
Summary
LOVE IT!
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"Fantastic! This software WORKS! Rcomend 100%"
Version: Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter 4.9.6
Pros
Straight forward and easy to use. Any format output you require. Easy. Accurate. Fast. The best software buy I have made in years. And to top it all off, great after sales support. I honestly could not be happier.
Cons
None - I have not experienced any problems with the current (paid) version
Summary
If you want an uncomplicated all-in-one YouTube video download and converter then this is the one for you. It works and it works brilliantly. Oh, and I am in no way connected with the people or organisation beind this software. I am a customer who had a need and that need was solved beautifully by this Solid YouTube D&C software. Thank you. Sam, Sydney, Australia.
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"Finally got this one!"
Version: Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter 4.9.6
Pros
A few days ago. Youtube.com updated its video format. All youtube downnloaders stop working. I tried dozens of software and finally got this one work for me. Great!
Cons
some feature limited in the free edition.
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