Downie 4.13.4 for Mac

Mac Utilities

Updated Aug 13, 2026

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Downie is a small Mac app with one clear job. You paste a video link, and it saves that video to your Mac. It works with YouTube, Vimeo and a list of other sites, and it tries to fetch the best quality the site offers, including 4K where available. There is no clutter and no complicated setup. You drop in a link, watch the progress bar, and the file lands in your downloads folder.

Key Features

• Downloads video from YouTube, Vimeo and over a thousand other sites
• Fetches the highest quality available, including 4K and HD streams
• Post processing can convert files to MP4 or extract the audio only
• Browser extensions send links from Safari, Chrome and Firefox in one click
• Download history syncs through iCloud across your own Macs

How to Download

1. Download from the official site to get the current Mac build.
2. Open the downloaded file and drag Downie into your Applications folder.
3. Launch the app, paste a video link and start your first download.

System Requirements

Downie 4 needs macOS 13 or later according to the developer, and it runs on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. It is a light app, so any Mac that runs a current macOS should handle it comfortably.

FAQs

Can Downie save only the audio from a video?

Yes. Set the post processing option to audio only and Downie will keep just the sound track, which is handy for talks and lectures.

What if a site stops working?

Sites change often, and the developer ships updates every week or two to fix broken sites. Keeping Downie updated solves most problems.

Is Downie sold on the App Store?

No. The developer sells it directly from the official site because Apple does not allow video downloading apps on the App Store.