A lighter alternative
for downloading 4K video
If you are shopping around for a 4K video downloader, here is exactly what Downo does and does not do — so you can decide before you spend anything.
macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel, notarized by Apple) and Windows 10/11 64-bit · one-time payment, no subscription
What you get
One payment, not a subscription
Pro Unlimited is $9.90 once — a launch offer on the $19.90 list price. No renewals, no annual bill, no feature that quietly expires.
Try the real thing first
The free version is the full app with a download allowance, not a watermarked demo — you find out whether it works on your sites before paying.
A built-in browser panel
Sites that link-parsers cannot read are played inside the app and captured from the real page — this is the part most downloaders do not have.
Two computers per license
Desktop and laptop on one key.
How to download in 3 steps
No account, no upload, no browser extension.
Copy the video link
Open the post in your browser and copy its URL from the address bar or the app’s Share menu.
Paste it into Downo
Downo reads the link and lists the available resolutions. Pick one, or queue up several links and let them run.
Save it
The file lands in your Downloads folder as an MP4 you can play, edit, or move to your phone right away.
Downo at a glance
What Downo does — stated plainly, including the limits
| Price | $9.90 one-time for Pro Unlimited (launch offer, list $19.90) · free version has a download allowance |
| Maximum resolution | 4K (8K and HDR sources are not supported) |
| Output format | MP4 / H.264 only — no format picker |
| Audio-only MP3 | Yes (Pro Unlimited) |
| Subtitles | Yes, when the source provides them |
| Batch queue | Yes — free version included |
| Resume after interruption | Yes |
| Clip a section | Yes |
| Devices per license | 2 |
| Platforms | macOS (Apple Silicon + Intel, notarized) · Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Account required | No |
| Runs locally | Yes — no upload, no server queue |
Pro Unlimited — unlimited downloads, every resolution up to 4K, audio-only MP3, 2 computers.
Not a subscription. No renewals.
Prefer to try it first? The free version is the full app with a download allowance — download it here.
Frequently asked questions
How is Downo different from other 4K video downloaders?
Three things: it is a one-time payment rather than a subscription, the free version is the real app rather than a demo, and it carries a built-in browser panel that can capture video from pages a plain link-parser cannot read. It is also deliberately narrower — MP4/H.264 only, no format picker, no 8K.
What does Downo not do?
No 8K or HDR. No choice of output container — everything comes out as MP4. No drag-and-drop of links; you paste them. We would rather list this here than have you discover it after paying.
Can I move my license to a new computer?
A license covers 2 computers. If you replace a machine, email support@downo.video and we will free the slot.
Is Downo free?
Yes — the free version is a real, working app, not a time-limited trial. It gives you 5 downloads at 480p, 2 at 720p and 1 at 1080p. Anything above 1080p (4K included) and audio-only MP3 are part of Pro Unlimited, a $9.90 one-time payment (no subscription, no renewals) that also lifts the download limits. One license covers 2 computers.
Does it support 4K?
Yes. 4K is available in Pro Unlimited. Downo saves in MP4 with H.264 video, so the file plays anywhere and imports straight into any editor without transcoding first.
Is Downo safe?
Downo runs entirely on your own computer — there is no upload step and no account to create. The macOS builds are signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so they open with a normal double-click. The app makes only three outbound requests: license activation, a version check, and downloading its own engine updates.
Do I need an account or a login?
No. Paste a link and download. You only enter an email if you buy Pro Unlimited, so your license key can be recovered later.
What can I legally download?
Downo is a tool; what you do with it is on you. Save your own uploads, Creative Commons material, and anything you have permission to keep or need for offline viewing. Do not redistribute other people’s copyrighted work.