Downie

Downie downloads video or audio from supported websites on macOS. It is intended for users archiving media they are permitted to save, keeping offline viewing copies or extracting audio for an appropriate personal or professional workflow.

Download tools

• Submit links to supported video services and choose available quality options.
• Download supported HD or 4K renditions when the source provides them.
• Convert supported downloads to MP4 or extract audio through postprocessing.
• Use optional Safari, Chrome or Firefox integration to send links to Downie.
• Use User-Guided Extraction's built-in browser when automatic extraction is insufficient.
• Sync download history through iCloud and work with locally stored HLS manifests in 4.13.2.

Site support changes as services change. An advertised quality or supported domain does not guarantee that every URL, protected stream or account-restricted item can be downloaded.

Installation and compatibility

Download the official DMG, drag Downie to Applications and launch it, or use brew install --cask downie. The exact 4.13.2 build 5265 DMG is 43,124,461 bytes, verified by HEAD against the official version-specific URL. This installer size excludes downloaded media and temporary or converted files, which can be much larger. The current official product page and 4.13 notes require macOS 13 or later and recommend macOS 15 or later. The notes deprecate macOS 13/14 support and describe a future higher minimum, so recheck requirements before a later upgrade.

The developer's current product page describes Downie use on Intel Macs as well as newer Macs; do not confuse Permute 4's Apple Silicon/macOS 26 requirement with Downie's requirement. Experimental native AV1 playback in MP4 is separately documented as requiring M3 or later. The checked official sources do not specify minimum RAM. Packaged Downie does not require a development toolchain. Permute integration, browser extensions, iCloud and specific playback formats have their own dependencies. The cask declares no named conflict.

License, accounts and network

Downie is commercial proprietary software with a free trial, a direct major-version license and an alternative Setapp subscription. A direct license is not a promise of free upgrades to every future major version. Activation and updates need network services; the privacy policy says activation stores a computer identifier for reactivation. A cloud account is not required simply to paste a public link, but iCloud history requires your Apple account and restricted source websites may require their own login. Browser cookies or credentials used in extraction should be treated as sensitive.

Downloads require access to the source server. Region, source terms, authentication and rights can restrict availability; use Downie only for media you are authorized to save and do not assume it bypasses DRM. The developer's privacy policy describes anonymous system/app analytics in some products and per-app Privacy settings; review Downie's actual settings rather than assuming telemetry is absent. Support reports can include system details and submitted URLs, with a review option before sending.

Permissions and reliability

Allow file access to the intended download folder. A browser extension needs the browser permissions shown during its installation, and optional integration can require access to another app's data. The checked sources do not establish blanket Screen Recording or Accessibility permission as ordinary download prerequisites. Leave adequate free space, inspect partial downloads and check the output's audio, subtitles and format before discarding the original source reference. User-Guided Extraction handles live website content, so avoid exposing unrelated logged-in sessions or sensitive pages. Keep updates current because extraction methods depend on third-party site behavior.

Sources: Official product and compatibility, Official release notes, Privacy policy, EULA.