SYC PRO

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Country: Ukraine (UA)
Founded: 2016
Developer: Softorino
Pricing: Paid (one-time purchase)
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS, Windows

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Video Downloaders

Overview

SYC PRO is a desktop application for downloading and converting videos from YouTube, SoundCloud, Vimeo, and YouTube Shorts to MP4 or MP3 formats. It enables saving content directly to Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, with features like automatic addition to Apple Music and AI metadata filling.¹²³

Key Features

Video Downloading - Downloads videos from YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, and YouTube Shorts in MP4 up to 4K quality.
Audio Conversion - Converts videos to MP3 or AAC formats with customizable options.
Direct Device Transfer - Saves downloads directly to iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Android, and Apple Music/TV libraries.
AI Metadata Filler - Automatically adds tags, album info, and artwork to audio files.
Playlist Support - Handles YouTube playlists for batch downloading.
Subtitle Download - Downloads and embeds subtitles with videos.
Clipboard Integration - Monitors clipboard for automatic URL detection on macOS.
File Size Preview - Shows estimated file size before starting downloads.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Standard	Paid (one-time)	Full access to downloads, conversions, and features across supported platforms.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs on macOS 10.15 and higher, and Windows. Supports direct transfers to iOS and Android devices but requires a host computer. No native mobile or web versions; maximum video quality limited to 4K.¹³

Integrations & Ecosystem

Apple Music library
Apple TV library
iPhone/iPad storage
Android storage
Clipboard monitoring (macOS)
Automatic Content Recognition for artwork

Alternatives

App	Difference
4K Video Downloader	Supports higher resolutions like 8K, but lacks direct iOS library integration.
yt-dlp	Free command-line tool with broad site support, no GUI or AI metadata features.
Internet Download Manager	Browser extension-focused with resume capabilities, less emphasis on format conversion.
VLC Media Player	Free media player with basic downloading, no advanced metadata or direct device transfer.

Reputation

SYC PRO is praised for its intuitive interface, seamless iOS integration, and useful features like AI metadata and subtitle support.³ Users appreciate easy playlist handling and clipboard automation, though some note the lack of 8K video support as a limitation.³ It maintains a positive perception as a reliable downloader in a competitive market, with active updates available.¹⁵

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