Analysis updated 2026-05-18
Download a single YouTube video in resolutions up to 4K.
Extract just the audio from a video as an MP3 file at a chosen bitrate.
Batch download an entire playlist or channel by queuing multiple links.
Use proxy settings to download on a restricted or filtered network.
| timgt86/yt-downloader-savetube | kryu2002/gothic-1-remake-release | fcsvorfeed/aces-1.3-reference-gamut-compression-for-unity-6-urp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Language | C# | C# | C# |
| Setup difficulty | easy | hard | moderate |
| Complexity | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Audience | general | general | developer |
Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.
Runs as a standalone executable on Windows with no installation, downloading videos may conflict with YouTube's Terms of Service.
SaveTube is an open-source desktop application for Windows and Linux that downloads videos and audio from YouTube. You paste a link, choose a format and quality, and the app saves the file to a folder of your choosing. It supports video in formats up to 4K resolution and audio as MP3 with selectable bitrate. Beyond single videos, the app can handle entire playlists or channels in one batch. You can queue multiple URLs and download them all in sequence. A history tab keeps track of past downloads, and the interface shows progress for active tasks. The app requires no installation on Windows and runs as a standalone executable. Settings include proxy configuration for restricted networks, dark and light themes, download cache management, and detailed logs for troubleshooting. The app checks for updates automatically. The project is MIT licensed and the source code is publicly available. The README notes that downloading videos may conflict with YouTube's Terms of Service, and recommends using the app only for personal, fair-use purposes. The project is not affiliated with YouTube or Google. As with many similar open-source downloaders, some antivirus tools may flag the executable, the README recommends downloading only from the official GitHub releases page and scanning the file before running if in doubt.
SaveTube is a free open-source desktop app for Windows and Linux that downloads YouTube videos and audio, including whole playlists, in your chosen quality.
Mainly C#. The stack also includes C#.
MIT license. Free to use, modify, and share, including commercially, as long as you keep the copyright notice.
Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.
Mainly general.
This repo across BitVibe Labs
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