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EZDown

Ch 1316.2of 137Video Downloaders
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Browser, Windows
  2. 2Supported sourcesThousands of websites supported by yt-dlp, including YouTube
  3. 3Output formatsmp4
  4. 4Playlist downloadsNo
  5. 5Device platformsWindows desktop; Chrome and Edge browsers
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

EZDown is ranked #131 of 137 in video downloaders on Specifiction. It runs on API, Browser extension, Windows.

Compared on video downloaders

Supported sources
Thousands of websites supported by yt-dlp, including YouTubegithub.com
Output formats
mp4github.com
Playlist downloads
Nogithub.com
Device platforms
Windows desktop; Chrome and Edge browsersgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
EZDown is a desktop media downloader with a browser extension for downloading video and audio from supported websites.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Download types
The README says it can download videos, audio, and playlists from thousands of supported websites.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Browser integration
Its extension detects watch pages, adds a download button alongside native player interfaces, and routes extension downloads through the EZDown desktop application.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Media processing
EZDown uses FFmpeg to merge downloaded audio and video streams into media files.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Audio streaming
The README describes an audio streaming backend with dynamic port discovery for low-latency playback.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Desktop features
The Electron app includes background execution, system tray integration, and an onboarding wizard for configuring preferences.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Core components
The project identifies yt-dlp as its media extraction engine and Node.js and Express for its local API handling downloads and streaming.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Supported sites
The supported-site list says its entries are yt-dlp extractors, and cautions that listed sites are not guaranteed to work because websites can change.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Windows support
The README lists Windows as the currently supported packaging format and describes packaging a standalone .exe installer.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Extension setup
The README instructs users to load the unpacked extension through the browser extension developer mode in Chrome or Edge.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Source prerequisites
Building or running from source requires Node.js, npm, and Windows; the README recommends Node.js version 18 or higher.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Support and funding
The README invites users to report bugs or request features through GitHub issues and provides donation links to Ko-fi and Binance.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
License metadata
The project package metadata lists its license as ISC.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Downloads
The README says it can download videos, audio, and playlists from thousands of supported websites.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Supported systems
The README lists Windows as the currently supported packaging format and describes building a standalone .exe installer.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Browser support
The README gives Chrome and Edge as examples for loading the unpacked browser extension.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Local backend
The project describes a Node.js and Express background local API for downloading and streaming.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Project support
The README invites bug reports and feature requests through GitHub issues and links to a donation option.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Distribution
The repository's package configuration targets a Windows NSIS installer and includes the extension, yt-dlp.exe, and ffmpeg.exe as extra resources.github.com · 12 Oct 2026

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