Reports label TubeMate clean when the EXE matches our published SHA-256 and you skip unknown mirrors. Hash first, then install.
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Common questions
Grouped topics below. Tap a row to read the answer. Wording here is separate from marketing copy on other download sites.
Safety & installer trust
Media grabbers touch network layers similar to adware packers. A failed hash means stop; a passed hash plus a second scan is a balanced approach.
Official builds from youtube-downloader.app are checked against reputable engines. Repacks from forums are outside our control.
Download behavior
YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and X/Twitter are commonly listed. Other hosts appear in some regional releases. DRM streams are blocked by design.
Yes. Add rows to the manager, set order, and leave the PC awake. Pause individual lines if bandwidth is needed elsewhere.
Formats & quality
Up to 8K at 60 fps when the host publishes that stream. Otherwise TubeMate picks the tallest available height.
Export M4A, AAC, OGG, MP3, or WAV and skip the picture track entirely.
Legal & policy
Public viewing does not automatically grant a download right. Keep copies you own, are licensed to use, or have written permission to archive.
Store rules restrict apps that save YouTube streams outside approved offline modes. Removal reflects policy, not an automatic virus verdict.
System & license
Windows 10 or 11, free disk space for your chosen quality, and a stable connection while fetching.
A 15-day full trial is offered, then publisher terms list a one-time $29.99 unlock for the complete Windows product.
Storage access to write files and network access to read streams. No need to replace your default browser when using an official build.