Downie 4
Universal version latest seen at v4.12.11 · Reported by 135 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (20+):
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
Downie is a popular video downloader for macOS that allows users to save videos from hundreds of websites including YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, TikTok, and many others. It supports 4K video downloads, batch processing, and includes built-in video conversion tools to convert downloaded files to different formats. The app features automatic website detection and regularly receives updates to support new video platforms. Downie is widely used by Mac users for archival, educational, and personal video collection purposes.
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1 suggestionGreat news: Downie 4 has already been updated to Universal Binary format and is fully compatible with Apple Silicon Macs. A native version (v4.12.4) has been confirmed running on multiple Apple Silicon devices in our community. You should update to the latest version immediately — no replacement needed. Simply visit the official Charlie Monroe Software website or use the in-app updater to download v4.12.4 or later, which runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs without any Rosetta 2 emulation. This ensures optimal performance and full compatibility with your system.
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