You found a video you want to keep, but the site only lets you stream it, and your connection is not always reliable. Final Video Downloader is a free Windows program that saves videos from YouTube and many other sites to your PC, and it can turn them into audio files too.
Quick facts
- Platforms: Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP, 32-bit and 64-bit
- Price: Free for any use
- Sites supported: 300+ video sites, including YouTube, Discovery, Soundcloud and TMZ
- Output: original video format, converted video formats, or audio such as MP3, M4A and OGG
Key features
Download from more than 300 sites, not just YouTube
You can save videos from YouTube and hundreds of other sites with the same tool, so you don't need a separate downloader for each one.
Convert to a format your device plays
Pick an output format before you start, and the downloaded video is converted automatically for a Windows PC, iPhone, iPad, DVD and similar targets.
Extract the audio as MP3 and other formats
Choose an audio format before downloading and you get just the sound track as MP3, M4A or OGG.
Queue several videos and let them run
Add videos as you find them and they are queued automatically. A built-in download accelerator aims to run each download at the fastest possible speed.
Works with any browser
It doesn't depend on your browser. Drag a video link onto the main window or onto the small drop-target icon and the download begins.
Who it's for
It suits you if you want a free, simple way to keep videos for private, non-commercial use on a Windows PC. It is also handy if you want to rip the audio from a video or load clips onto a phone or tablet.
Pros and cons
- Pro: free for any use
- Pro: a wide range of supported sites
- Pro: video conversion and MP3 extraction in one tool
- Pro: batch queue and a download accelerator
- Con: Windows only
- Con: the developers describe it as a hobby project rather than a commercial product
- Con: you are responsible for using it only on content you may legally save
FAQs
Is it really free?
Yes. The developers say it is free for any use.
Can I download several videos at once?
Yes. Added videos go into a download queue.
Can I save only the audio?
Yes. Select an audio format such as MP3, M4A or OGG before you start the download.
Do I need a particular browser?
No. You drag the video link into the program, so any browser works.
System requirements
Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, in 32-bit or 64-bit editions, plus an internet connection.