Pulltube

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Overview

Pulltube is a macOS application for downloading videos and playlists from platforms including YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook, Instagram, Soundcloud, and over 1,000 others. It supports trimming videos by timecode before download, MP3 audio extraction, subtitle downloads, and clipboard detection. Targeted at Mac users needing precise video clips for content creation or offline viewing, it stands out with pre-download trimming to reduce editing time.¹²³

Key Features

Timecode trimming - Specify exact start and end points down to the second before downloading.
MP3 conversion - Extract audio directly from videos for podcasts or music.
Playlist downloads - Download entire playlists or select specific videos.
Browser extensions - Safari, Chrome, and Firefox extensions for quick downloads.
Subtitle support - Download subtitles along with videos.
Clipboard detection - Automatically detects video links from clipboard.
Multi-platform support - Downloads from YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook, and over 1,000 sites.
Format conversion - Convert videos to MP3, M4A, and other formats.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic downloads with limitations on features or quality.
Pro	$14.99 one-time	Unlimited downloads, trimming, playlists, MP3 conversion, browser extensions.

Platforms & Requirements

Pulltube runs exclusively on macOS with no support for Windows, iOS, or other platforms. Minimum requirements are not specified but compatible with recent macOS versions. Notable limitation is macOS-only availability.³

Integrations & Ecosystem

Safari browser extension
Chrome browser extension
Firefox browser extension
YouTube
Vimeo
Dailymotion
Facebook
Instagram

Alternatives

App	Difference
Softorino YouTube Converter PRO	Cross-platform support including Windows and iPhone, with direct Apple device downloads.
4K Video Downloader	Broader platform support including Windows and Linux, focuses on high-resolution downloads.
YT-DLP	Free open-source command-line tool with extensive site support but no GUI or trimming.
MacX YouTube Downloader	macOS-focused with faster batch downloads but lacks pre-trim feature.

Reputation

Pulltube receives positive feedback for its intuitive interface, precise trimming, and responsive developer support, with users appreciating quick issue resolution.²⁵ It is considered safe when downloaded from the official site but risks malware from third-party sources.³ Criticisms include macOS exclusivity, limiting accessibility for non-Mac users.³

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