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The YouTube Free Downloader is mainly an application for downloading and converting YouTube videos to MP3, but it also offers many other entertainment features.
The main feature of this software, the YouTube audio download, works really well. There appears to be only one format option (MP3), but most computers and devices do support that. The best part of this program is that you can search for a song or an artist's name as well as enter the URL. Many similar apps usually need a URL. With this, you can search through a list and find the one that best fits your needs. A 3-minute song will only take a couple minutes to download, while obviously, longer audio will take more time, since the file size influences the speed. We were surprised to see all the other features of this software once it was downloaded. You can view and download videos, watch TV, listen to Radio, play Games and Chat. The Chat seems a little odd, but the other features were interesting. You won't get every radio station or TV station, but it does work pretty well. You can also change the appearance of the page with Skins, and change Font size in View. The Help page doesn't have much on it, but it does offer a way to contact Support if you have any issues or questions.
The download and installation didn't cause any issues. It was all very simple and quick, so overall this software gave a good first impression.
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Publisher's Description
From YouTube Free Downloader:
YouTube Free Downloader is a popular YouTube to MP3 Converter, an award winning free program, that enables you to download and convert online videos for later viewing on your desktop or mobile device. It can convert files to MOV, MP4, WMV, or AVI, including HD and HQ video formats. YouTube Free Downloader is easy to use, just search for the video or music you want, then just click Download. The software also allows you to convert downloaded videos for iPad, iPhone, PSP, Cell Phone, Windows Media, XVid and MP3. Also provided the ability to auto-import into iTunes the songs and videos you have downloaded. With YouTube Free Downloader you can download video and convert to mp3, watch TV, movies and play free games. Free YouTube Downloader uses sophisticated and proprietary under-the-hood technologies to optimize and accelerate download speeds. YouTube Free Downloader is spyware and adware free, and provides the industrys most aggressive protection to block harmful content, keeping you and your computer safe. Along with its fresh, intuitive interface, YouTube Free Downloader combines powerful video to mp3 conversion technologies, plus over 10,000 live radio and TV channel streaming giving the worlds easiest free entertainment experience with the least amount of hassle. Judge for yourself, test out a free version of YouTube Free Downloader today.
What's new in this version: Version 4.2.1 fixs a bug when videos were viewed on a 2nd screen. Also added a single thread download fail-back if the multi-connection download fails.
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All versions:
4.1 starsout of 25 votes
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 15 votes
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"UNWANTED ADWARE/SPYWARE SOFTWARE WAS ALSO INSTALLED"
Version: YouTube Free Downloader 4.2.1
Pros
The utility did download a You Tube video, BUT it secretly installed unwanted adware/spyware. See Cons....
Cons
STAY AWAY FROM THIS. I downloaded and tried it once, then soon noticed that "SweetPacks Toolbar" had infected my browsers and changed my home page. I am now going to uninstall and follow instruction from the internet on how to disinfect/remove any last remnants.
Summary
I thought I could trust software downloaded from CNET. Maybe this one somehow slipped through, but I saw another user comment with the same complaint. So I will now be much more careful and hesitant with CNET downloads.
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"LOVING IT!"
Version: YouTube Free Downloader 4.2.1
Pros
Easy install, no apparent malaware. Just pay attention to the options it gives you and it's smooth sailing. I have been downloading with no problems at all!
Cons
None as of yet
Summary
If it continues to work as it has been I highly recommend downloading and using this program :)
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"After system recovery, no longer works at all"
Version: YouTube Free Downloader 4.2.1
Pros
WAS excellent - speedy, handled multi files & types beautifully.
Cons
After system recovery, no longer works at all
Summary
Not sure what other file or program I'd need, but after system recovery I've had to look for another program :((
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"Good program except it uses very large CPU resources"
Version: YouTube Free Downloader 4.2.1
Pros
I think it's like other versions of YouTube downloaded (Good software to download) except the CPU usage is very high
Cons
This new version of YouTube downloaded uses very large amount of CPU resources it makes my PC very busy and the CPU fan get's loud and fast, so I think there is a bug on this version hope they solve it
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"Very simple to use and quick"
Version: YouTube Free Downloader 4.2.1
Pros
Super fast and easy to use.
Cons
Haven't found any as of yet.
Summary
I had been using another converter for years. I loved it. It was simple and quick. However after having to install a new HD I had to "upgrade" to the newest version of the converter. Simply put: I hated it.
I am so glad I found this converter. It does what I need quickly and easily. It also adds much more functionality than the other converter I had used previously. -
"Works very well"
Version: YouTube Free Downloader 4.2.1
Pros
Multiple downloads and convertion
Cons
None in particular
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"Great software that's completely free!"
Version: YouTube Free Downloader 4.2.1
Pros
No disabled features
Fast download speed
Adjustable bit rateCons
Not compatible with AVG Download accelerator
Summary
This is definitely one of the best free youtube converters I've ever used.
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"Great! no problems in downloading either music or video"
Version: YouTube Free Downloader 4.2.1
Pros
Quick, easy and good reproduction. Search gives many options to choose from.
Cons
I really can't think of any at this point in time.
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"Very fast YouTube Downloader"
Version: YouTube Free Downloader 4.2.1
Pros
This is an awesome fast YouTube Downloader. I connects with multi-download threads. I have gotten download speeds over 8 megs per second. Very Impressive! This is the best YouTube downloader on Cnet.
Cons
Software is written in Java.
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"Installs it's own toolbar surreptitiously."
Version: YouTube Free Downloader 4.2.1
Pros
Uninstalled it pronto.
Cons
After you uninstall it's toolbar, it surreptitiously installs search.incredibar.com as your default search engine. I've learnt not to trust CNet's assurances of "spyware and adware free"
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