ClipGrab
ActiveOverview
ClipGrab is a desktop application for downloading and converting videos from sites including YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, and Facebook. It supports output in formats such as MP4, MPEG4, WMV, original formats like FLV or WebM, and MP3 for audio extraction. Users paste video URLs or use the built-in search for YouTube to select quality and format before downloading.1256
Key Features
- Video Downloading - Downloads videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Dailymotion by pasting URLs.
- Built-in Search - Searches for YouTube videos directly within the app.
- Format Conversion - Converts to MP4, MPEG4, WMV, original formats, or MP3 for audio.
- Quality Selection - Chooses video quality levels, with higher numbers indicating better quality and larger files.
- Simple Workflow - Five-step process: paste link, select format/quality, grab clip.
- Original Format Option - Downloads without conversion to preserve source quality.
- Audio Extraction - Extracts MP3 audio from videos.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Full access to all features, no paid tiers. |
Platforms & Requirements
Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with no specific minimum requirements detailed in sources. Installation involves downloading from clipgrab.org and following standard setup for each OS. No notable platform-specific limitations mentioned.156
Integrations & Ecosystem
- YouTube
- Vimeo
- Dailymotion
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| 4K Video Downloader | Supports more sites and higher resolutions like 4K, often with batch downloading. |
| yt-dlp | Command-line open-source tool with broader site support and scripting capabilities. |
| JDownloader | Handles multiple hosters, CAPTCHA solving, and large batch downloads. |
| Internet Download Manager | Browser-integrated with resume support and acceleration for general files. |
Reputation
ClipGrab is viewed as a free, user-friendly tool for basic video downloading and conversion from major sites. Strengths include its simple interface and cross-platform availability. Criticisms involve potential issues with site changes requiring updates, as indicated by update notifications.127
Sources (7)
- https://djmartindus.com/blogs/discjockey/how-to-use-clipgrab-youtube-video-downloader
- https://clipgrab.en.softonic.com/mac
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/video-frame-grabber-clipgrab/id1538689194
- https://sites.google.com/hardingacademy.us/student-tech-handbook/home/laptop-software/clipgrab
- https://clipgrab.org/faqs/howto-download-youtube-video
- https://clipgrab.org/faqs/howto-download-youtube-as-mp3
- https://clipgrab.org/update/