YouTube Video Downloader for Mac & Windows

Download YouTube Videos, Shorts, Playlists & Audio

Download YouTube videos, Shorts, playlists, and other supported content to your computer. Pazu lets you save videos as MP4 or MKV files, choose available video quality and audio options, and keep your downloads organized for offline playback.

Download YouTube videos and Shorts
Save videos as MP4 or MKV
Download playlists and multiple videos
Choose available video quality
Keep available subtitles and metadata
Available for Windows and Mac

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YouTube Video Downloader

Download movies and shows from YouTube to MP4/MKV

High-Quality Downloads

Download videos in high quality up to 1080p resolution

Keep Audio & subtitles

Download YouTube videos with audio and subtitles of your choice

H264/H265 Video Codec

Superior download quality and efficiency

Download YouTube Videos on Mac or Windows

Save YouTube videos directly to your computer instead of relying on an online downloader. Paste a YouTube URL into Pazu, or search for video with the built-in YouTube web player, choose your preferred output settings, and start the download.

Download YouTube videos to MP4 or MKV.

Download YouTube movies and TV shows on Windows and Mac.

Enjoy YouTube offline on any device without the YouTube app or browser.

Download YouTube videos in 1080p at high speed.

Downloaded shows and movies will never expire.

Multilingual interface: English, Español, Français, Italiano, 日本語，简体中文, 繁體中文, Čeština, Dansk, Deutsch, Bahasa Indonesia, Melayu, Türkçe.

Download YouTube Videos to MP4

MP4 is a practical choice when you want to play downloaded YouTube videos with a wide range of media players and devices. Pazu lets you save supported YouTube videos as MP4 files and choose the available video quality before downloading.

MP4 - Broad compatibility for everyday playback.
MKV - Useful when you want a flexible container for downloaded video and audio streams.

Download YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts are built for quick viewing, but you may sometimes want to keep a copy of a Short for offline access. Pazu lets you download supported YouTube Shorts using the same desktop workflow as regular YouTube videos.

Download Shorts
Save as MP4
Choose available quality
Keep downloaded Shorts organized

Tutorial

Built-in Browser

Access the entire YouTube library directly through the integrated web browser.
Smooth and Reliable Downloads

Resume interrupted downloads in case of network failures, ensuring a seamless experience.
Downloads Never Expire

YouTube videos are saved in MP4 or MKV format, ensuring they remain accessible forever.
Multiple Subtitle/Audio Language Options

Download YouTube videos with subtitles and audio tracks in any available language.
H264 or H265 Video Codec

Download YouTube videos in H.265 (High Efficiency Video Coding HEVC) or H.264 (Advanced Video Coding, AVC).
Different Download Video Quality

Download YouTube videos in 1080p, 720p, or lower for your needs and storage space.
Audio Description Support

Enjoy TV shows and movies with audio descriptions, making content more accessible for all viewers.
5.1 Surround Sound

Download videos with 5.1 surround sound for an immersive viewing experience.

Download YouTube Playlists

Downloading a playlist one video at a time can quickly become tedious. Pazu lets you add supported playlist content to the download queue so you can save multiple videos in one session. Useful for:

Music playlists
Tutorials
Courses
Podcasts
Workout videos
Video series

Soft subtitle: Separate subtitle track within the video, allowing you to turn them on or off during playback.

External subtitle: Saved as an SRT file along with the video, offering flexibility for managing subtitles outside the video player.

Hard subtitle: Integrated with video and essentially “image”, not text anymore. It’s always there and you can’t turn it on or off.

Keep Available Audio, Subtitles & Metadata

Depending on the video, YouTube may provide multiple audio tracks, subtitles, chapters, thumbnails, and other information. Pazu gives you control over the available download options so you can create files that fit the way you organize and watch your content.

Subtitles
Chapters
Thumbnail
Metadata

Pazu vs. Online YouTube Downloaders: What's the Difference?

Online YouTube downloaders can be convenient for downloading an occasional video. However, if you regularly download playlists, multiple videos, or want more control over output settings, Pazu desktop YouTube downloader can provide a more complete experience.

Feature	Online YouTube Downloader	Pazu
Download individual videos
Batch download
YouTube playlist downloads
Multiple output formats
Subtitle options
Custom output settings
Download management
No browser pop-ups)
Multiple supported platforms