Our verdict: 4K Video Downloader Plus is one of the easiest ways to save a video from YouTube or another site: paste a link, pick a quality, done. The free Starter plan is only a taste, though. According to the developer's store listing it allows 10 downloads a day, 10 videos per playlist and 5 per channel, shows in-app ads and cannot be used commercially.
About 4K Video Downloader Plus
Paste a link and the app downloads the video or audio from YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitch, Bilibili and other sites in resolutions up to 4K and 8K, as MP4 or MKV video or MP3, M4A and OGG audio. A built-in browser lets you sign in to sites to save private videos you have access to, and Smart Mode applies your preferred format and quality to every download.
The free Starter plan has no time limit but caps the number of downloads. The developer's Microsoft Store listing names 10 files per day, 10 files from one playlist, 5 from one channel and 2 downloads at a time as free limits, and lists subtitles, private videos, search-result downloads, ad removal and commercial use as paid. Paid licenses are a yearly Lite plan or lifetime Personal and Pro licenses.
What it does well
- Many supported sites. YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitch, Bilibili and more.
- High resolutions. Saves video in 720p, 1080p, 4K and 8K when the site offers it.
- Audio extraction. Save just the audio as MP3, M4A or OGG.
- Smart Mode. Set format and quality once and apply them to all later downloads.
- Playlists and channels. Download whole playlists and channels, within the free plan's limits.
Who it is for
Good fit
People who occasionally save a few videos or songs and want the simplest possible tool.
Look elsewhere
Anyone downloading many videos a day or whole playlists without paying, or users who want an ad-free free app.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very simple paste-and-download workflow
- Supports many video and audio sites
- High-resolution video up to 8K
Cons
- Free plan caps daily downloads, playlists and channels
- In-app ads in the free version
- Subtitles and private videos require a paid license
How to install 4K Video Downloader Plus
The download is the full offline 64-bit installer, so nothing else is fetched during setup. The free Starter plan has no time limit and asks for no card details. New users are offered a 7-day trial of the premium features; after it ends the app falls back to the free limits. Download only content you have the right to save.
Questions about 4K Video Downloader Plus
Is 4K Video Downloader Plus free?
There is a permanent free Starter plan, but it limits how many files you can download per day and from each playlist or channel. Paid licenses remove the limits.
What are the free limits?
The developer's Microsoft Store listing names 10 files per day, 10 files per playlist, 5 files per YouTube channel and 2 downloads at a time.
Is it legal to download YouTube videos?
It depends on your country and the content. YouTube's terms forbid downloading without permission, so only save videos you own or are allowed to download.
