Downie 4
Downie 4 is a macOS video downloader that helps you save videos and audio from YouTube and many other websites for offline use.
What is Downie 4?
Downie 4 is a native macOS video downloader for saving online videos and, when needed, extracting audio for offline use. It is designed for Mac users who want a simple way to capture media from sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, and many other supported services without working in a command-line tool. Common uses include downloading videos for later viewing, grabbing audio-only copies, and sending links directly from a web browser into the app. The app also offers a built-in browser for user-guided extraction on pages that need manual help, and it can run from the menu bar for a lighter desktop workflow. Downie 4 is published by Charlie Monroe Software, s.r.o., and fits best in media-focused Mac workflows where users regularly save web video content.
Key features
- Download videos from YouTube, Vimeo, and many other supported websites
- Save media in the highest quality the source site makes available, including HD and 4K when offered
- Send links from Safari, Chrome, or Firefox with a browser extension
- Extract audio-only copies from supported video sources
- Use a built-in browser for user-guided extraction on difficult pages
- Run from the menu bar instead of keeping a full Dock-based app window open
- Sync download history over iCloud across devices
- Apply custom post-processing after downloads
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Safety overview
Status: Use with caution
Downie 4 is a legitimate commercial Mac app, but it works by downloading media from third-party websites, which can involve account sign-in inside the app or its built-in browser for some services. That behavior matches its purpose, yet it also means the app may handle website session data and access content tied to your accounts. Use it only with sites and content you are allowed to download, and be cautious about entering credentials unless you trust the app copy and download source.
Recommendation: Keep Downie 4 if you regularly save online videos or audio on your Mac. If you no longer use it, removing it should mainly affect your download workflow, browser integration, saved history, and any app-specific settings.
Common paths
/Applications/Downie 4.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.charliemonroe.Downie-4
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Downie 4
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.charliemonroe.Downie-4.plist
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