Download YouTube, X and TikTok Videos on Your Mac
Paste a link from YouTube, X, TikTok, Instagram, Vimeo, Reddit, Twitch, SoundCloud or one of over a thousand other sites, and Toolbox saves the video to your Downloads folder. It uses yt-dlp under the hood, so you get the original file, not a screen recording. You can queue several links and download them all at once.
How to use Download Video
Open Download Video in Toolbox.
Paste one or more video links into the link field.
Choose Best Quality, 1080p, 720p or Audio Only (M4A), and leave Prefer H.264 on if you want files that play in QuickTime and on iPhone.
Click Download, then open the new folder in Downloads.
Questions about Download Video
How do I download a YouTube video on my Mac?
Copy the video's link, paste it into Download Video and click Download. The file is saved as an MP4 in a new dated folder in your Downloads folder.
Can I download just the audio from a YouTube video?
Yes. Pick Audio Only (M4A) in the Format menu and Toolbox saves only the soundtrack as an M4A file.
Why does my downloaded video not play in QuickTime?
The highest resolutions on some sites use VP9 or AV1, which QuickTime does not play. Keep Prefer H.264 turned on to get files that play everywhere, including iPhone.
Is this YouTube downloader free?
No. Toolbox is a paid Mac app with a one-time purchase starting at $24.99, with no subscription or account. Only download videos you own or have permission to save.
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