Paste a link, choose an available quality or audio only, and save it where you want. Follow each download’s progress right in Downly.
RECIPES
Set it once. Save your way every time.
Create presets for your favorite folder, quality, format, subtitles, and filenames. Choose a Recipe before downloading, or adjust the settings for just one video.
Mac-Native Media Toolkit
All the tools you need. Built for video.
From instant downloads to precision video edits, Downly handles your entire media
workflow in a snap.
Download in the quality you choose
Pick from the resolutions and formats available for each video. Downly
shows live progress as it saves your file.
4KHDR
60p
72% · 485 MB / 670 MB·42 MB/s
Paste a link and pick your format
Click Paste from Clipboard, then Analyze to see available video
qualities, MP3 audio, and subtitles.
youtube.com/watch...Pasted
Analyze Formats
Save your favorite settings
Create Recipes for the quality, format, folder, subtitles, and filename
you use most. Apply one to your next download in a click.
⚡YouTube 4K
Recipe
4K HDRMP4+Subs
Keep just the audio
Download a video’s soundtrack as MP3, or convert a local media file to
MP3 or M4A.
MP3 SOUNDTRACK · M4A AUDIO
Convert for where it’s going
Turn local videos into MP4, MOV, MKV, or WebM. Use GIF Maker to create a
short animated clip.
GIFGIF Maker
⤹
🎬MP4 · MOV · MKV · WebM
⇄
Make every clip fit
Compress a video, trim or split it, and crop or resize it with Downly’s
video tools. Your original file stays intact.
✂ Trim & Split⚡ Compress◫ Crop & Resize
✓ Original file
intact
Original · 1.8 GB
Compressed · 24 MB (-98%)
Special Launch Offer
One simple price. Uncompromised power.
Everything you need in one simple annual plan.
One Simple Annual Plan
Full Toolkit Access
Downly Annual
Native macOS video downloader, converter, and video editing
tools with all updates included.
8K & 4K HDR 60fps downloadsFull resolution quality from
YouTube, Vimeo & more
✓
1,000+ supported websitesTikTok, X/Twitter, Instagram,
Reddit, Twitch, etc.
✓
Pure audio extractionSave soundtracks as 320kbps MP3, AAC,
or FLAC
✓
Built-in video conversionLossless export to MP4, MOV, Apple
ProRes & WebM
✓
Quick video editing toolsLossless trimmer, GIF maker,
cropper & video compressor
✓
Smart custom recipesSave your favorite quality, folder &
subtitle presets
✓
Apple Silicon accelerationBlistering fast transcoding on
M1/M2/M3/M4 chips
✓
100% private & on-deviceZero telemetry or link tracking;
runs entirely on your Mac
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions
Everything you need to know about compatibility, licensing, and privacy.
Notice: Build 35 still uses test-mode checkout and requires a test license key. No real payment is collected until live checkout is ready.
What is Downly?
Downly is a native Mac app for saving videos and audio from supported websites. It also includes tools to convert, compress, trim, crop, merge, and edit your files.
Which websites work with Downly?
Downly works with many sites, including YouTube, X, and Pinterest. Availability depends on the site and the individual video; private, restricted, or protected videos may not be downloadable.
Do I need to install any other tools?
No. Downly includes the tools it needs. It runs on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs with macOS 13 or newer.
Can I choose the video quality?
Yes. After you paste a link and select Analyze, Downly shows the formats available for that video. You can choose a video quality or download audio only.
Will every video download as MP4?
Only when a compatible MP4 source is available. Some high-resolution videos use other source formats. You can download the original and convert it in Downly afterward.
Can I download subtitles?
Yes. When subtitles are available, you can choose a language and save the selected track as an SRT file alongside the video.
What are Recipes?
Recipes save your preferred download folder, quality, file type, subtitles, filename style, and size limit. Select one before downloading instead of choosing the same settings each time.
Can I choose the size of a compressed video?
Yes. Compress Video lets you set a target size and shows an estimated result before processing. The finished size may vary because video content affects compression.
Will Downly change my original files?
Editing tools create new output files. When converting a completed download, Downly can move the downloaded original to Trash after the new file is successfully created, if that option is selected.
Do I need to sign in to YouTube?
Usually, no. YouTube may sometimes require sign-in or verification for a particular video or connection. If that happens, Downly will show the available session options in Settings.
How do updates work?
Choose Check for Updates in Downly or Settings. When an update is published, Downly will offer it for you to review and install.
Why does macOS show a warning when I first open Downly?
Downly is currently distributed without Apple notarization. If you downloaded it from maclabb.com and trust the file, follow the Start Here guide included in the DMG to approve its first launch in macOS Privacy & Security.
How does activation work?
Enter the license key and purchase email from your receipt. Downly saves the activation securely in your Mac’s Keychain. You can check its status or deactivate this Mac in Settings.
Release Notes
What’s new in Downly
We ship regular updates with new platform support, performance improvements, and
fixes.
Notice: Build 35 still uses test-mode checkout and requires a test license key. No real payment is collected until live checkout is ready.
Downly 1.0.2Build 35Latest
NewRedesigned the activation screen with Downly artwork and separate purchase and license
cards.
ImprovedMade pricing, license entry, and test-mode information easier to find.
Downly 1.0.2Build 34
RequiredRequired an active license before opening downloads and video tools.
UpdatedRemoved the configuration that allowed test builds to bypass activation.
Downly 1.0.2Build 33
RefinedRefined the test-mode licensing flow and its feedback when the license server returns
an unexpected response.
ImprovedPrepared the purchase and activation experience for further testing. Activation
remained optional in this build.
Downly 1.0.2Build 32
NewIntroduced Lemon Squeezy test checkout and license activation in Settings.
NewAdded license checks, Keychain storage, and controls to check or deactivate a license.
Activation was optional in this test build.
Downly 1.0.2Build 31
ExpandedExpanded Compress Video with a target output size and estimated result size.
NewAdded more control over format, audio, quality, and compression speed.
NewAdded a more accurate two-pass option for users who prioritize file size over
processing time.
Downly 1.0.2Build 30
RedesignedRedesigned Settings with clearer sections.
NewAdded permission status indicators, a Reset permissions action, and a button to show
onboarding again.
UpdatedSimplified the sidebar branding and removed the bundled-tools status panel.
Downly 1.0.1Build 29
NewAdded Paste from Clipboard for quickly filling the video link field.
UpdatedUpdated the app credit to Made with ❤️ by MacLabb.
Downly 1.0Build 28Initial Release
NewAdded a simple first-launch welcome screen introducing downloads, video tools, and
Recipes.
NewAdded Help → Welcome to Downly so the introduction can be opened again.
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