You found a video on xTube that you want to watch later, but you don't want to rely on a browser script or a connection that might drop. xTube Video Downloader is a small Windows program built for exactly that: you paste in a video address and it saves the file to your PC.
Quick facts
- Version: 3.37
- Platforms: Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7, 8
- Price: Free
- Vendor: Chermenin Software, Inc.
- Output formats: AVI, MPEG, FLV, WMV
Key features
Save a video by pasting its address
You paste the URL of a video into the program and press Add. The file downloads into the folder you selected. You don't need a browser script.
Choose the file format you need
You can save downloaded video as .avi, .mpeg, .flv or .wmv. The vendor also says the files can be used on a PC, PSP, iPod, iPhone, Zune or mobile phone.
Play videos without extra codecs
The vendor says you don't need extra codecs or players. Flash video plays in the default media player classic.
No adware, spyware or registration
The vendor states the program is completely free. It says there is no adware, spyware, registration or malware.
Who it's for
It suits you if you want a simple, single-purpose tool for saving xTube clips to a Windows PC. It is also for you if you want those clips in a format a portable device can play. If you need one tool for many video sites, this one is aimed only at xTube.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Clean, simple interface
- Four output formats
- Works from a pasted URL
Cons
- Windows only
- Built for a single site, xTube
- Listed support stops at Windows 8
FAQs
Does it cost anything?
No. The vendor describes it as completely free.
How do I download a video?
Paste the video's URL into the program and press Add. The file is saved to the folder you picked.
Which formats can I save?
AVI, MPEG, FLV and WMV.
Which Windows versions are supported?
Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7 and 8.
System requirements
Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7 or 8. No extra codecs or players are needed.