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4K Video Downloader+
4K Video Downloader+ · Baden-Baden, Germany
What it is
4K Video Downloader+ is an app for saving video and audio from YouTube and other websites. It supports services including Vimeo, TikTok, SoundCloud, Bilibili, Flickr, Facebook, Dailymotion, Naver TV, Tumblr, Twitch, and YouTube Gaming. Listed options include resolutions through 8K UHD, MP4 and MKV video, and MP3, M4A, and OGG audio. You can download YouTube playlists, channels, search results, Watch Later, Liked videos, and private playlists; private media requires a premium feature, account login, and permission. The app can save YouTube subtitles as SRT in more than 50 languages and download new uploads automatically from subscribed channels or playlists. Its AI audio tools can remove or isolate vocals, isolate voice, erase echo, and remove background music from downloaded videos. A free Starter plan provides basic features, and new users can try premium features free for 7 days. It is available for Windows, macOS, Ubuntu Linux, and Android.
For and against
For
- Supports video and audio downloads from many listed sites.
- Lists resolutions through 8K UHD.
- Saves YouTube subtitles in more than 50 languages.
- Can automatically download new channel or playlist uploads.
- Free Starter plan and 7-day premium trial.
Against
- Private media requires premium access, login, and permission.
- The free Starter plan covers basic features only.
The verdict
4K Video Downloader+ combines downloads, subtitle saving, automatic channel updates, and audio processing tools. Private media downloads require premium access and account permission.
Who it suits
It suits people who want to save video or audio from supported sites, including YouTube playlists and channel uploads. Android, Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu Linux versions are listed.
Plans and prices
Starter
basic features · quantity limitations
Read 19 Oct 2026 · 4kdownload.com
Bundle
All 4K Download applications
Read 20 Sep 2026 · 4kdownload.com
Lite
personal use · 1 computer · main features
Read 19 Oct 2026 · 4kdownload.com
Personal
personal use · up to 3 devices · main features
Read 19 Oct 2026 · 4kdownload.com
Pro
professional use · commercial-use permit · up to 3 devices · all features
Read 19 Oct 2026 · 4kdownload.com
On the record
- 3D and 360-degree video
- The app supports stereoscopic 3D downloads and 360-degree video downloads.4kdownload.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- AI audio tools
- In-app AI processing can remove or extract vocals, isolate voice, erase echo, and delete background music from downloaded videos.4kdownload.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- AI processing
- Built-in AI tools remove or extract vocals, isolate speech, reduce echo and remove background music from downloaded files.4kdownload.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Android app
- The maker also offers a native Android downloader for video, audio, playlists, and channels.4kdownload.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- API and SDKs
- The official product, download and help pages describe desktop and Android applications but list no public API or SDK.4kdownload.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Automatic downloads
- Users can subscribe to YouTube channels or playlists and automatically download new videos when uploaded.4kdownload.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Automatic subscriptions
- Users can subscribe to YouTube channels or playlists so newly uploaded videos download automatically.4kdownload.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The website identifies the seller and copyright holder as InterPromo GMBH.4kdownload.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Company scale
- The company page claims more than 62 million satisfied users, eight cross-platform apps, 12 years on the market and 13 supported languages.4kdownload.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Documentation and support
- Official support consists of tutorials, video guides, troubleshooting pages, FAQs, support contacts and a user community.4kdownload.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Download management
- Downloads can be sorted and filtered by type, name and date, with progress controls and JSON import/export.4kdownload.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Formats
- Video output includes MP4 and MKV, while audio extraction supports MP3, M4A and OGG.4kdownload.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Independent editorial limit
- TechRadar noted playlist limits in the free version, including a 24-video maximum in its tested workflow.techradar.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Independent editorial praise
- TechRadar named 4K Video Downloader its favorite free YouTube downloader, citing speed, flexibility, simple operation and no bundled extra software.techradar.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Latest downloads
- The download page lists version 26.3.5.0396 dated September 29, 2026 for Windows, macOS and Ubuntu packages.4kdownload.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Licence model
- The terms grant non-exclusive, non-transferable rights and describe proprietary materials, with reverse engineering prohibited.4kdownload.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Limit: audio-volume bug
- One Trustpilot reviewer reported that Plus downloads had drastically reduced audio volume compared with the original application.uk.trustpilot.com · read 19 Oct 2026
- Limit: installation and activation
- G2 reviewers mention slow installation and annoyance with serial-key activation.g2.com · read 19 Oct 2026
The review
Overview
4K Video Downloader+ saves video and audio from YouTube and a broad range of other services, with tools for collections, subtitles, and audio processing. It is best suited to people who regularly keep online videos for offline use and want channel or playlist downloads to stay current. Its breadth is a strength, but private-media downloads sit behind premium access and require account permission.
Key features
Downloads and output choices
The app handles video and audio from YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, SoundCloud, Bilibili, Flickr, Facebook, Dailymotion, Naver TV, Tumblr, Twitch, and YouTube Gaming. YouTube downloads extend beyond single videos to playlists, channels, search results, Watch Later, Liked videos, and private playlists. That range makes it useful for people organizing recurring viewing or audio collections, rather than only saving an occasional clip.
Output options include video resolutions through 8K UHD, MP4 and MKV video, and MP3, M4A, and OGG audio. The advertised maximum resolution is useful for high-resolution sources, while the format choices cover common video and audio needs. Private content is a more qualified case: access requires a premium feature, an account login, and permission to view it.
Subtitles, automation, and audio tools
YouTube subtitles can be saved as SRT, with a choice of more than 50 languages. Subscribers can also set channels or playlists to download new uploads automatically, a practical fit for keeping up with ongoing series without repeating the same manual steps.
AI processing tools can remove or extract vocals, isolate voice, erase echo, or remove background music from downloaded videos. These tools broaden the app beyond file saving, particularly for people who want to work with the audio afterward. The native Android app and desktop editions are separate offerings, so the desktop feature set should not be assumed to carry over unchanged.
Pricing
The Starter plan is free permanently and provides basic features. New users can try all premium features for 7 days, which offers a brief way to evaluate the paid toolkit before choosing a plan.
- Lite: custom pricing; one device and three simultaneous downloads. It suits a single-device user who can work within the lower download allowance.
- Personal: custom pricing; three devices and three simultaneous downloads. It adds device coverage over Lite without increasing the stated concurrency.
- Pro: $60 a month, billed Lifetime license; three devices and up to seven simultaneous downloads. Its higher concurrency is the clearest reason to choose it for heavier download queues.
- Bundle: custom pricing; includes all 4K Download applications, for people seeking the maker's broader software set rather than this app alone.
The Pro price is expressed as monthly while its billing term is Lifetime license; buyers should clarify that unusual combination before purchase.
Platforms
Desktop editions are offered for Windows 64-bit, macOS on Apple Silicon and Intel, and Ubuntu 64-bit with GNOME. A native Android downloader is also available for video, audio, playlists, and channels. Browser integration and a portable version are supported. The maker says its applications are verified and contain no viruses or malicious software, and links to tutorials, video guides, troubleshooting, FAQ, and support.
Who it's for
Choose 4K Video Downloader+ if you save from several supported services, want high-resolution and multiple-format output, or value recurring YouTube playlist and channel downloads. Subtitle saving and audio processing make it a stronger fit for people who do more with saved media than simply watch it offline. It is less compelling for someone who only needs a small number of routine downloads and does not need premium features, or who needs private content but lacks account access permission.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Broad site support and YouTube collection downloads cover more than one-off video saving.
- Pro: SRT subtitles, automatic new-upload downloads, and AI audio tools add useful follow-up options for saved media.
- Pro: Desktop, Android, and portable options accommodate different setups.
- Con: Private-media downloads require premium access as well as login and permission, so a subscription alone does not ensure access.
- Con: Lite and Personal have custom pricing, and Starter's exact caps are unclear, making it harder to compare costs and limits up front.
Alternatives
SSvid is worth considering if a free option with no signup and a five-download-per-day limit fits better. MeTube is a free alternative for readers seeking an option available across Android, extensions, iOS, and web. YTDLnis is another free choice for Android users.
iTubeGo offers phone-based plans with custom pricing across one-week, one-month, and one-year terms. DownSnap is a free alternative available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. RealDownloader may suit readers who want a free one-click option capped at 720p, or a paid plan advertising downloads up to 8K and YouTube playlists.
Svid offers custom-priced monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans for up to five devices. video-dl is a free alternative for readers looking across Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Browse more choices in Video Downloaders, Photo Slideshow Makers, and Download Manager Software.
Verdict
4K Video Downloader+ is a strong fit for regular downloaders who want broad source support, collection automation, subtitles, and audio tools in one product family. Its main reason to choose is the combination of flexible output and recurring YouTube downloads; its main reason to look elsewhere is the uncertain cost and free-plan boundaries, alongside premium restrictions on private media. For occasional basic downloads, a free alternative with a clear daily cap may be easier to judge.