Desktop app
Download SocialDownload
Install the app, activate it with your account or your license key, and keep everything you love offline.
Your system: Windows
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Other systems: Mac (Apple silicon), Mac (Intel)
Activate in seconds
- 01Install the app and open it.
- 02Sign in with your SocialDownload account, or paste your license key.
- 03That is it: every limit is gone, on up to 3 computers.
Your key looks like SDL-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX. It is in your account right after purchase.
Lifetime license
€47.99
One payment. No subscription. Updates included.
- Unlimited downloads
- Up to 4K and beyond
- Whole channels and playlists
- Transcripts in every format
- Up to 3 computers
- Windows and macOS
Refund within 14 days if never activated
You will create an account or sign in first, so your license is saved.
Windows 10 or 11 (64 bit). macOS 12 or later on Apple silicon and Intel. Windows may show a SmartScreen notice on first launch: click More info, then Run anyway.
Web or desktop
Free on the web. Unlimited on your desktop.
Try any link right here. When one a day is not enough, the desktop app removes every limit for a single payment.
| Feature | Website | Desktop app |
|---|---|---|
| Downloads | 1 per day | Unlimited |
| Best quality | Up to 720p | 4K, and 8K when available |
| Video, audio, transcript, cover | Included | Included |
| Whole channels, playlists and profiles | Not available | Hundreds of videos at once |
| Content behind your login | Not available | With your own browser session |
| Parallel downloads | One link | Up to 8 at a time |
| Account | Not needed | Only to activate |
| Price | Free | €47.99 once |
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is SocialDownload free?
Yes. On the website you get one free download a day, up to 720p, without creating an account. For more, buy a small credit pack or get the desktop app with unlimited downloads.
Which sites are supported?
YouTube, YouTube Music, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, Reddit, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch, Kick, SoundCloud, Douyin, Weibo, Brut, Patreon, Udemy, Coursera and Crunchyroll. Streams protected by DRM cannot be downloaded.
Is the desktop license really for life?
Yes. You pay once and the license stays valid for the lifetime of the product, with every update included, on up to 3 computers at a time.
How do transcripts work?
SocialDownload uses the subtitles or automatic captions published with the video. When a video has none, the transcript option is not offered. Export plain text, text with timestamps, SRT, VTT, Word or PDF.
Are my files stored on your servers?
No. Files stream straight to your device and are never kept on our servers. The desktop app works entirely on your computer.
Why would a download fail?
Private videos, content behind a login, age or region restrictions and DRM can block a download. If a download fails on our side, your credit or your free download is given back automatically.
Is it legal to download videos?
It is fine for content you own, have permission to use, or that is licensed for reuse. You remain responsible for respecting copyright and the terms of each platform.