fourthfeed for Mac · Free beta

Video and audio.
Right on your Mac.

Paste a link. Pick the items and format. Save videos, playlists, and MP3 files in a native Mac app.

Download for Mac

Free · Apple Silicon · macOS 14 or later

Installation guide
Organize your links first →
Illustration of a video and audio download queue

Three steps

  1. 1

    Copy a link

    A video or public playlist

  2. 2

    Paste into fourthfeed

    Look up items in the Mac app

  3. 3

    Choose a format

    Download MP4, source video, or MP3

Illustration of video presets and download progress

Video downloads

Two ways
to save video.

The compatible MP4 preset uses H.264/AAC. The source-codec preset keeps the source codecs and uses MKV when merging separate audio and video streams.

MP4 · Compatible playback

Converted locally when needed

Video · Source codecs

Saved in a format the source provides

Download & installation

What this beta covers

Available for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later. Runtime testing has covered macOS 27.0 only; other versions and machines remain unverified.

Tested with public YouTube videos, playlist lookup, and local HTTP media. Sign-in, browser cookies, DRM content, and full Instagram or TikTok account backups are outside this release.

The beta is free, with no ads, accounts, or payment flow. Pricing and the free tier for a future release have not been decided.

Frequently asked questions

Is fourthfeed a web downloader?

It is a Mac app. The website can organize links; media lookup, downloads, and conversion run on your Mac.

Do I need Python, Homebrew, or Terminal?

No separate installation is needed to use the download package. It includes the download and media tools.

Can it save 4K video?

The app offers a resolution option up to 2160p. Available resolution depends on the source. Large 4K files have not yet been tested, and some sources do not offer 4K.

How much does it cost?

The current beta is free, with no subscription or purchase flow. Pricing and license scope for a future release have not been decided.

How does it compare with 4K Video Downloader?

This first release focuses on Mac queues, item selection, output presets, and local records. It is still a beta and does not claim to cover every 4K Plus feature. See the comparison.

Are my video links or files uploaded?

The app has no usage analytics and does not upload media links, titles, cookies, or files to our backend. Lookup and downloads contact the source site. The website organizer also keeps your input local. Privacy details.