Free YouTube Downloader for Mac
AVS Download Manager includes a full YouTube downloader for macOS. Paste a video link, pick the quality — or audio only — and AVS downloads it at maximum speed. It handles single videos, multiple videos at once and entire playlists.
What the YouTube downloader can do
- Download YouTube videos in the quality you choose
- Audio-only mode for music, podcasts and lectures
- Download entire playlists in one job
- Queue multiple videos and download them in order
- Convert downloads to MP4, MKV, MP3, M4A or WAV with the built-in converter
How to download a YouTube video on Mac
1. Open AVS Download Manager and click the YouTube button.
2. Paste the video or playlist URL.
3. Choose the quality — or switch to audio only.
4. Click download. The file lands in your organized library, ready to play or convert.
A note on fair use
Only download videos you have the right to download — your own content, Creative Commons material, or content whose owner permits downloading. AVS does not bypass Digital Rights Management (DRM) and respects site terms.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download YouTube videos on a Mac?
Yes. AVS Download Manager downloads YouTube videos natively on macOS with quality selection and an audio-only mode — free of charge.
Can I extract only the audio?
Yes. Choose audio-only mode, or convert any downloaded video to MP3, M4A or WAV with the built-in converter.