Freemake Video Downloader

Freemake Video Downloader is desktop software for saving online videos from supported websites. Freemake says the application supports more than 10,000 sites, including YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, and Dailymotion.

The software accepts copied video URLs, lets users select available quality or output options, and saves files locally. Official materials also describe playlist, channel, embedded-video, and batch downloading features.

Freemake launched its first software products in 2010. The product remains positioned as freeware, with optional paid packs and business licensing elsewhere in the Freemake product range.

Freemake documents support for direct downloads in formats such as MP4, WebM, 3GP, and FLV. It also lists conversion targets including AVI, WMV, MKV, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Android, and PSP.

The downloader supports selectable quality levels, including 4K and Full HD where the source site provides them. Official documentation also describes playlist and channel downloads, with batch queues of up to 500 YouTube clips.

Additional controls include one-click downloading, download history, paused-download recovery, bandwidth limits, proxy configuration, and parental controls. The product page lists Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive as possible storage destinations.

Freemake also publishes browser-related download guidance and support documentation. Availability can vary by website, source restrictions, software version, and regional access.

The official downloads page provides Freemake Video Downloader as free software. The free license does not expire, and Freemake says its core options are available without charge.

Freemake also describes optional paid packs within its freemium model. A separate refund policy references a Video Downloader Premium Pack, but the current public pages reviewed did not publish a fixed price.

Business licensing is documented for Freemake Video Converter rather than clearly priced for Video Downloader. Commercial users should verify permitted use and current terms before deployment.

Pros

• Free download with no stated expiration for the core license.
• Broad stated coverage of video-hosting websites.
• Supports multiple quality levels and common device-oriented formats.
• Includes batch, playlist, proxy, bandwidth, and resume controls.
• Simple URL-paste workflow suited to occasional users.

Cons

• Current official download listings primarily identify Windows support.
• The public product pages do not document an API or developer integration.
• Website compatibility can change as source platforms alter access rules.
• Independent reviews mention crashes, failed downloads, and inconsistent performance.
• Optional paid packs and licensing terms can make the overall pricing model less straightforward.

4K Video Downloader is a comparable desktop downloader with playlist and high-resolution download workflows. JDownloader is another desktop alternative focused on batch downloading and link management.

yt-dlp is a command-line alternative with extensive site support and automation potential. Its interface and technical requirements differ substantially from Freemake’s consumer-oriented desktop workflow.

Internet Download Manager can handle downloads from many web sources, although it is a broader download manager rather than a dedicated video downloader. ClipGrab is another lightweight option for downloading and converting online videos.

Is Freemake Video Downloader free?
Yes. Freemake’s official support and downloads pages describe the core software as free, with optional paid packs available for some extended functions.

Which operating systems does it support?
The current downloads page lists Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11 for version 6.0.1. A separate official product page also lists a Mac download at version 3.8.6, so Mac users should verify the current installer and compatibility.

Can it download from YouTube?
Freemake officially advertises YouTube downloads, including selectable quality and playlist or channel workflows. Actual availability may change with YouTube restrictions and software updates.

Does it provide an API?
No public API or developer documentation was identified on the official product, support, or download pages reviewed.

Does it offer a free trial?
The core downloader is free, so a trial is not required. Freemake separately describes trial and lifetime options for some paid packs, but it does not publish a current fixed price for the downloader pack on the pages reviewed.

Is downloading online video legal?
Freemake places responsibility for content selection on the user and states that users must respect copyright and applicable website terms. Users should download only content they are authorized to save.