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Core Freemake Video Downloader software is available as free downloadable freeware. The free license does not expire.
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Freemake Video Downloader
Desktop software for downloading online videos from supported websites and saving them in multiple video formats.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Official materials document broad website support, playlist downloads, quality selection, multiple output formats, proxy settings, speed controls, and cloud destinations. Independent feedback generally praises ease of use and support, while also reporting occasional crashes, incomplete downloads, an
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Freemake Video Downloader Decision Snapshot
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Platforms
macOS, Windows
TechZella assessment
7.9/10
Overview
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 Video Downloader Features
Video Downloading
- Downloads from 10,000+ stated websites
- Supports YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, and Dailymotion
- Downloads individual videos, playlists, channels, and embedded clips
- Batch queue support for up to 500 YouTube clips
Quality and Formats
- Supports 4K and Full HD when available from the source
- Direct download formats include MP4, WebM, 3GP, and FLV
- Conversion targets include AVI, WMV, MKV, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Android, and PSP
- Preserves original quality for supported direct downloads
Download Controls
- One-click download mode
- Pause and resume support for interrupted downloads
- Download history
- Configurable bandwidth limits
- Proxy configuration
- Parental controls
Storage and Workflow
- Local computer storage
- Official product page lists Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive destinations
- URL paste workflow
- Optional conversion for device-oriented output
Support and Licensing
- Free core license
- Optional paid packs
- Official support request system
- Separate refund policy for Video Downloader Premium Pack
Freemake Video Downloader Specifications
| Software type | Desktop video downloader |
|---|---|
| Current listed version | 6.0.1 |
| Latest listed release date | October 17, 2025 |
| Primary platform | Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11 |
| Additional platform listing | macOS, version 3.8.6 listed on the product landing page |
| Installation requirement | .NET Framework 4.5 |
| Minimum RAM | 256 MB |
| Minimum free disk space | 25 MB |
| Integrations | Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive destinations are listed |
| API | No public API documentation identified |
| Free trial | Core software is free; separate paid-pack trial availability is described without a published current price |
| License model | Freeware with optional paid packs |
| Vendor | Mixbyte LLC |
Freemake Video Downloader Pricing & Plans
Premium Pack
Not publicly listed
Not specified
Freemake documents optional paid packs and a Video Downloader Premium Pack, but the reviewed official pages do not publish a current fixed price.
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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.
7.9/10Moderate confidence
Official materials document broad website support, playlist downloads, quality selection, multiple output formats, proxy settings, speed controls, and cloud destinations. Independent feedback generally praises ease of use and support, while also reporting occasional crashes, incomplete downloads, and licensing concerns.
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.
Freemake Video Downloader Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free core downloader with no stated expiration.
- Broad stated website coverage.
- Supports high-resolution downloads where source quality permits.
- Offers playlists, channels, batch queues, proxy settings, and bandwidth controls.
- Provides multiple output formats and device-oriented conversion targets.
Cons
- Current download listings focus primarily on Windows.
- Mac support appears on a separate product page with an older listed version.
- No public API or developer integration documentation was identified.
- Support for individual websites may change as platforms update their delivery systems.
- Independent reviews report occasional crashes, failed downloads, and licensing concerns.
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FAQ
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.