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Free, open-source YouTube downloaderVideo and audio, forged locally.Turn YouTube videos and playlists into clean MP4 video or production-ready MP3 audio—with quality, queue, metadata, and cover-art controls instead of a converter site or command line.MIT licensed. No desktop account. Your downloads stay on your computer.Developer ID signed and notarized on macOS · Authenticode signed on WindowsMP4 + MP3Video and audio4KUp to 4KQuality ceilingPlaylist queueSequential runsMetadataSource and outputCover artYouTube or customLocal filesYour chosen folderInside VODForgeFrom pasted link to finished file.VODForge uses yt-dlp and FFmpeg underneath, then gives you a focused desktop workflow to choose a format, watch every run, and keep a clear record of what came from YouTube and what VODForge created.01 · MP4 videoHigh-quality video, handled locally.Choose up to 4K, control the output profile, and move individual videos or full playlists through a clear sequential queue.02 · MP4 librarySee the source and final file side by side.VODForge keeps the YouTube source and validated MP4 output together so you can compare codecs, resolution, bitrates, frame rate, audio, size, and saved location—not guess what a converter changed.03 · MP3 audioSource-aware audio controls.Choose up to 320 kbps, preserve the source rate, and keep cover art separate or embed YouTube or custom artwork.04 · MP3 libraryKnow what came in—and what came out.Compare source audio with the validated MP3, inspect cover-art and metadata choices, and open the exact saved location.DownloadsGet VODForge 0.1.8Choose the build that matches your computer. Files download directly from GitHub Releases.Release notesApple Silicon MacM1, M2, M3, M4, and newer Apple chips. Most Macs from late 2020 onward.Intel MacFor Intel-based Macs, typically from 2019 and earlier.WindowsSigned installer for Windows 10 and Windows 11, 64-bit.macOS downloads are Developer ID signed and notarized. Windows downloads are Authenticode signed.SHA-256 checksumsQuestions, answered plainlyBefore you download.What sites does VODForge support?VODForge is deliberately focused on YouTube videos and playlists today. It uses yt-dlp and FFmpeg underneath, but it does not expose yt-dlp's full multi-site catalog.Does VODForge work on Linux?Not currently. Public builds support macOS 12 or newer and 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11.Is VODForge really free and open source?Yes. The desktop app is free and released under the MIT License. Its source code is available on GitHub. VODForge Cloud is a separate planned paid service; joining its interest list is free.Is VODForge safe to install?Public macOS builds are Developer ID signed, notarized, and stapled. Windows installers are Authenticode signed by Kryden Ventures, LLC. SHA-256 checksums are published for every release asset.Does the desktop app require an account?No. Downloading and managing files in VODForge requires no account. The app uses one random installation ID for first-launch and Cloud-interest measurement. When usage sharing is enabled, it also sends coarse app-open, download-run, conversion, and playback events to VODForge and HeyCatch. These events exclude media URLs, titles, filenames, file paths, and file contents. You can turn future usage sharing off in Settings.VODForge CloudRun downloads even when your computer is offline.Cloud is a planned paid service. Join the free interest list for pricing and availability updates. The desktop app stays free.Get Cloud updates