CNET Editors' review
This simple freeware application works pretty well, given how basic the interface is. It has two main features: to download FLV files from YouTube, and to convert them to most major formats. If there's a YouTube URL in your clipboard, it will automatically paste it for you when you click on the dialog box. From there, just hit OK and the downloading will commence. One more left-click is all it takes to load the file in the converter, which supports iPhone, iPod, PSP, cell phone, AVI, MP3, WMV, and Xvid. Surprisingly, there's also a basic video editor for cropping videos by time stamp. You can also cut out the sound when converting.
This is one of the lightest editors around, but the simplistic interface belies its functionality and it performs exactly as advertised. We'd like to see support in future editions for hunting down missing codecs, and version 2.1.5 and earlier won't work because of embed code changes on YouTube itself. Still, the YouTube Downloader is proof that not only is video-making accessible to everyone, so is video downloading and editing.
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Publisher's Description
From Biennesoft:
It's software that allows you to download videos from YouTube, including HD and HQ videos, and many others and convert them to other video formats. 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, XVid and MP3. Allows you to access YouTube videos for which you need to be 18+ years of age. Now, plays videos downloaded.
What's new in this version: Version 2.5.2 is a bug fixing release.
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All versions:
3.5 starsout of 3,234 votes
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Current version:
2.9 starsout of 29 votes
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Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.2
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"Works for a little while, then gives up."
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.2
Pros
works for a little while
Cons
Does not work all the time.
Summary
Try to find something better
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"suite enterprise works"
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.2
Pros
need update it first.
thanks george_taylor73Cons
this free can't download
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"I found working title FLV YouTube suite Enterprise."
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.2
Pros
Provided software is shareware but 30 days trial enough for me.
Yeah ... don't forgot update it after instalation or download latest from developers site.
Easiestutils is really so easy. :-)Cons
Nothing to say. Not work at all. I can't wait half month to someone update freeware.
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"I tested over twenty software titles. Results here ..."
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.2
Pros
All of freeware titles unfortunately dead.
From CNET I downloaded very nice software from Easiestutils named FLV youtube suite enterprise. Program immediately detects update and new version work well.
Next chance is "Power tool XXL" This is my choiceCons
No freeware helps you today.
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"a glitch developed the past two days.."
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.2
Pros
good when it w*rks
Cons
no faults when it w*rks.. however new glitch
Summary
You Tube d/l main site advises of a problem since You Tube changed... go to their site and it'll advise you that they are trying for a new fix 2.5.3 but not out yet
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"YouTube Downloader does not work at all now!"
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.2
Pros
Worked fine before the upgrade, now not at all. What happened?
Cons
Please send me a link or instructions on how to a fix. I enjoyed the downloader before this upgrade, worked fine.
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"DOES NOT WORK!!!"
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.2
Pros
nothing at all!accept i stil can cut my video
Cons
i can't used it at all!i couldn't download even a video!
the earlier version is totally great.
but this one i can't accept.Summary
the earlier version is the best.u need to fix it somewhere cause i'm dying to download a lot of videos!
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"Great Except for MP3 Converter"
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.2
Pros
This is exactly what I was looking for. Downloads great, good quality FLVs.
Cons
WMV is choppy. Crappy MP3 converter.
Summary
Other than that, it's great. It'd be 5 stars if not for the horrible MP3 converter. Best Youtube app out there.
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"Does what it says"
Version: YouTube Downloader 2.5.2
Pros
Downloads for free without introducing lag into the video.
Cons
Slow download speed.
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