Clean and ascetic media downloader
Download videos from YouTube, TikTok, Reels, and Twitter in crystal-clear 1080p Full HD or MP3 without ads, scams, or watermarks.
macOS
Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) & Intel
- ✓ Native Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) & Intel support
- ✓ 100% QuickTime Player & iOS compatibility (H.264/AAC)
- ✓ Clean .app launcher right on your Desktop
- ✓ Audio track & dubbing language selector (UA, EN, etc.)
- ✓ Batch & playlist downloads with progress tracking [X/N]
brew install illiaranok/tap/media-downloader
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Windows
Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- ✓ Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit) ready
- ✓ Automated .bat launcher & 1-click Desktop shortcut creator
- ✓ Native Windows notification toasts
- ✓ Auto-save directly to Downloads folder
- ✓ Batch & playlist downloads with progress tracking [X/N]
How it works in 3 easy steps
1. Download archive
Choose the version for your OS and extract the folder.
2. 1-Click launch
Double-click the app bundle (.app) on Mac or .bat launcher on Windows.
3. Paste link
The app auto-detects clipboard links and saves directly to Downloads.
Step-by-Step Launch Guide
Choose your operating system below to see the exact files and launch steps:
1. Extract ZIP Archive (Required!)
After downloading, right-click MediaDownloader-Windows.zip ➡️ select «Extract All...» into any folder.
⚠️ Important: Do not run directly inside the archive window — make sure to extract all files first.
2. Run Start_Media_Downloader.bat
Inside the extracted folder, double-click the launcher:
👉 Start_Media_Downloader.bat (or media_downloader_app.py).
All dependencies (Python, yt-dlp, FFmpeg) are hidden inside _internal, keeping your folder completely clutter-free.
3. App Icon & Automatic Desktop Shortcut
On first launch, the launcher automatically creates a 'Media Downloader' shortcut with the custom ascetic icon directly on your Windows Desktop! The custom app icon will also show up in the window titlebar and Windows taskbar.
4. Instant Media Downloads
Copy any video/audio URL (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Twitter/X). The app automatically detects clipboard links. Choose your format — your file is saved straight to your Downloads folder!
1. Unzip and open Media_Downloader.app
Double-click MediaDownloader-macOS.zip to unzip. Inside you will find:
👉 Media_Downloader.app (you can drag it to Applications or keep it on your Desktop).
2. Apple Gatekeeper Security Prompt
On first launch, macOS will show a prompt: 'Cannot be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software' (standard for non-App Store open-source apps).
Simply click Done (or Cancel) on this prompt.
3. Open System Settings ➡️ Privacy & Security
Open System Settings (click Apple menu in the top-left corner ➡️ System Settings).
In the left sidebar, click 'Privacy & Security'.
4. Scroll down and click 'Open Anyway'
Scroll down the right pane to the 'Security' section.
You will see: 'Media_Downloader was blocked from use...'
Click the button: 👉 'Open Anyway' and confirm by clicking 'Open'.
🎉 This is only required ONCE! Future launches will open instantly with 1 click.
5. Seamless QuickTime-Ready Downloads
The app prompts for interface language once (English or Ukrainian). Simply copy any video link — it will be optimized for Apple QuickTime (H.264/AAC) and saved directly to your ~/Downloads folder.
Why Media Downloader?
Most web converters are cluttered with malicious ads, throttle speeds, or demand paid subscriptions. Our tool runs locally on your computer using official yt-dlp and FFmpeg 7.1 engines.
Comparison with other tools
| Feature | Regular online converters | Media Downloader |
|---|---|---|
| Ads and pop-ups | Flooded with intrusive ads & scams | 100% Ad-Free (Zero Ads) |
| Video Quality | Often capped at 720p or 360p | Full HD 1080p, 2K, 4K |
| Apple QuickTime Compatibility | Incompatible codecs (audio-only bug) | 100% native H.264/AAC streams |
| Audio track / dubbing selection | Impossible (default only) | Full selection of any audio track |
| Download Speed | Slow queues on server | Maximum speed of your connection |
Supported Services
YouTube (including Shorts), TikTok (watermark-free), Instagram Reels, Twitter/X, SoundCloud, Reddit, Vimeo, Facebook, Twitch clips, and 1000+ open media platforms.
Leave feedback or suggestion
Have an idea, spotted an issue, or want to suggest a new feature? Your message will be sent directly to the developer's email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
~/Downloads on Mac or C:\Users\Username\Downloads on Windows).[3] Select audio language. The app will detect all available language tracks for the video (e.g. Ukrainian, English original, etc.).Transparent & Clean Source Code
No obfuscated binaries, no telemetry, no spyware. The entire Python implementation is open and visible below — inspect every line, download it, or run it directly in your terminal.
🛡️ Pure Python & Official Engines
The utility is built with standard Python 3 and runs official open-source libraries: yt-dlp and FFmpeg 7.1. No third-party ad SDKs, browser injectors, or closed binary blobs.
🔒 100% Privacy & Zero Telemetry
Zero analytics, user tracking, or telemetry pings. All media streams download directly from social network CDNs to your local disk, without passing through any intermediate servers.
⚡ Run Directly from Terminal
You can bypass the GUI app bundles entirely. Just download media_downloader_app.py and execute directly:python3 media_downloader_app.py
🤝 Open for Contributions
Distributed under the permissive MIT License. You are free to inspect, fork, modify, report bugs, and contribute improvements to the community.
Support Project Development
If Media Downloader has saved you time and made your life easier, you can buy me a coffee to support ongoing development.
Monobank Jar (Ukraine & Worldwide)
The cleanest and safest way to support this project with 1 click. Supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and any Visa / Mastercard (both Ukrainian and foreign international cards) with zero platform fees.
❤️ Thank you so much for every bit of support!
Every contribution inspires me to keep the code open-source, maintain download engines, and build new free tools without ads.