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Free desktop downloader and converter. The project accepts optional donations and publishes no paid subscription plans.
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ClipGrab
ClipGrab is a free desktop video downloader and converter for YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Dailymotion and other online video sites.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
ClipGrab provides broad site support, quality selection, clipboard-based URL handling, format conversion and desktop coverage. It is free and open source, but support is mainly email and forum based, site compatibility can change, and public review evidence is limited.
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Platforms
Linux, macOS, Windows
TechZella assessment
7.8/10
Overview
ClipGrab is a desktop application for downloading and converting online videos. The official website lists YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and Dailymotion among its supported services.
The software is available for Windows, macOS and Linux. ClipGrab is free software under the GPLv3 license and is funded through voluntary donations rather than recurring subscriptions.
The official site identifies Philipp Schmieder Medien as the responsible entity. Its legal information lists an address in Seybothenreuth, Germany.
ClipGrab Features
Downloading
- Downloads videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook and Dailymotion
- May recognize additional sites through a video-recognition system
- Supports copied URL input
- Provides selectable video quality when available
- Includes an integrated YouTube search function
Conversion
- Converts downloads to MPEG4
- Extracts audio as MP3
- Supports WMV output
- Supports OGG Vorbis and OGG Theora
- Can preserve the original MPEG4, FLV or WebM format
Platform Support
- Windows desktop application
- macOS desktop application
- Linux desktop application
- Supports transfer workflows for iPhone and iPad content
Support and Licensing
- GPLv3-licensed open-source project
- Email support
- Community feedback forum
- Optional donations through PayPal and bank transfer
ClipGrab Specifications
| Product type | Desktop video downloader and converter |
|---|---|
| License | GPLv3 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Official Windows version listed | 3.9.15 |
| Official macOS version listed | 4.0.0-beta2 |
| Official Linux version listed | 3.9.14 |
| Output formats | MPEG4, MP3, WMV, OGG Vorbis, OGG Theora, original format |
| Integrations | No formal third-party integrations documented |
| API | No public API documentation found |
| Free trial | Not applicable because the product is free |
| Deployment | Local desktop installation |
| Mobile apps | No native Android or iOS app identified |
ClipGrab Pricing & Plans
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Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
7.8/10Moderate confidence
ClipGrab provides broad site support, quality selection, clipboard-based URL handling, format conversion and desktop coverage. It is free and open source, but support is mainly email and forum based, site compatibility can change, and public review evidence is limited.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
ClipGrab Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free to use with optional donations rather than subscription fees.
- Supports Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Downloads from several major online video services.
- Converts video to common audio and video formats.
- Offers an original-format option to avoid unnecessary conversion.
- Provides official documentation and support contact channels.
Cons
- No documented public API or cloud-based workflow.
- No native Android or iOS application.
- Compatibility depends on changes made by external video platforms.
- The Windows download area includes an installer variant with third-party offers, requiring careful selection.
- Public third-party review evidence is limited.
- The current macOS release is listed as a beta version.
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FAQ
Is ClipGrab free? Yes. The official website describes ClipGrab as free software supported by donations.
Which operating systems does ClipGrab support? Official downloads are available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does ClipGrab have an API? No public API documentation was found in the official product materials reviewed.
Does ClipGrab offer integrations? No formal third-party integrations were documented. The application works with copied URLs, local files and standard output formats.
Can ClipGrab download every online video? No. The product lists supported services and says additional sites may work through its recognition system, but compatibility is not guaranteed.
Does ClipGrab have a mobile app? No native Android or iOS application was identified. The official documentation instead explains transferring downloaded files from a computer to an iPhone or iPad.
Is ClipGrab an AI tool? No. ClipGrab is presented as a desktop downloader and converter, not as an artificial intelligence product.