Video Downloader
for Mac
Signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it opens on a normal double-click — no right-click workaround, no "unidentified developer" wall.
macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel, notarized by Apple) and Windows 10/11 64-bit · one-time payment, no subscription
What you get
Notarized by Apple
Both builds pass Apple’s notarization and carry a stapled ticket. Gatekeeper lets them through the first time, offline or not.
Built for your chip
Two separate installers — one for Apple Silicon, one for Intel — so you are not carrying a second architecture you will never run.
Everything included
The download engine ships inside the app. No Homebrew, no Python, no terminal, no first-launch download that fails behind a firewall.
Plays nice with your editor
H.264 MP4 out of the box, so files import into Final Cut and Premiere without a transcode pass.
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.
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
Which macOS versions are supported?
Recent macOS releases on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. Pick the installer that matches your chip — the download section above has one button for each.
Will macOS say the app is from an unidentified developer?
No. The app is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, with the ticket stapled to the disk image, so it opens on a plain double-click.
Do I need to install anything else first?
No. The download engine and the media converter are bundled inside the app.
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.