Freemake Video Downloader 3.0.1

Overview

If you are irritated by the fact that you need to install several applications in order to download various media files from different websites, then you need to know more about the Freemake Video Downloader. The Freemake Video Downloader is a free application with over 200 input formats that permits you to convert videos into formats that are compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, and so on and so forth. Moreover, the latest version of the tool presents two unique features; namely it allows up to 40 hours of DVD burning and uploading photos and MP3s to YouTube.

Installation

The only requirement for the installation is that you have .NET Framework 4.0 on your machine. The installation process can take a few minutes, depending on your internet speed, as the software needs to download additional files. You have the option of choosing an ad-supported quick installation and an advanced installation.

If you do not want an additional toolbar for your browser, then it is advisable to select the advanced installation. In addition, the application will ask if you want it to install Firefox or Chrome plugins, again options that can be unmarked. After Freemake Video Downloader has been installed on your computer, you will be redirected to a page where you can sign up to receive an invitation to a free music portal.

Interface

The interface is quite amazing and sleek, yet very clean. In the upper part of the interface, just under the main menu, you have quick buttons that help you select the files that need conversion. While the quick links to videos, photos, audio or DVD are self-explanatory, there are some clarifications required in order for the paste URL. To convert a video directly from the web, copy the URL from the browser’s address bar and paste it over the application. In the lower part of the interface, you have the options of the file formats into which the file can be converted. Browse them back and forth to find the appropriate format and you are done.

Pros

The clear benefit of the program is that you will not need any other software to download and convert videos for your devices. Not only is the application free, but it is also among the few video converters that support subtitles. A nice feature is the parental control lock, which lets user password-block adult sites from being used when downloading clips. Lastly, according to the developers, the Freemake Video Downloader is the only such application to integrate DXVA and CUDA elements, which makes it one of the fastest converters with minimum CPU usage on the market.

Cons

A built-in video player would have been nice to see, although if you are used with your regular player's interface, you might prefer it over a built-in player.

Alternatives

Alternative software to the application includes: Orbit Downloader, Video DownloadHelper and, as a complementary tool, Freemake Video Converter.

Conclusion

The conclusion of this review is that Freemake Video Downloader is a painless method to download online videos and convert them into the appropriate format for your devices. It is free and contains timesaving features, and we think it is well worth checking out!