Merlin
YouTube Download and Convert

YouTube Download and Convert

Play the video on Youtube then click on the red 'download' button or click the icon in the top right panel. Audio conversions is possible to format: MP3, OGG, FLAC and AAC You can also download videos from more than 450+ other video websites

What is YouTube Download and Convert?
"YouTube Download and Convert" is a Firefox browser extension designed for easy downloading and conversion of videos from YouTube and over 450 other video platforms. It supports all resolutions, including HD. For YouTube videos, it enables audio conversion to MP3, OGG, FLAC, or AAC. Also offers the option of downloading DASH video and audio streams separately, which can be combined into a standard video using the 'youtube joiner'.
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Stats
Users: 1,896 ▲ 6
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2021-01-28)
Creation date: 2021-01-15
Weekly download count: 222
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • activeTab
  • notifications
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 64.53K
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# 2128 ▲ 13
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Summary
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YouTube downloader and audio conversion for your Firefox browser. Video conversions supports all resolutions including full HD For websites other than YouTube, we allow you to only download the video (the formats depend on the original URL) Audio conversion are done only for YouTube, these output formats are supported:

-MP3 -OGG -FLAC -AAC.

Note:The extension also allows you to download DASH video and audio streams, but you will need the video and audio mixing software available, called 'youtube joiner', for Windows on the website. In this way, you need to download the DASH video file and the DASH audio file separately, then combine them with the tool to get a normal video.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Functionality to download videos directly from YouTube
  • Adds a convenient 'Download' link
  • Works on Ubuntu for one user
Cons
  • Does not work for some users
  • Caused Firefox to freeze on Ubuntu 18.04
  • Misleading as it requires external software
  • Need to download more software to use
Most mentioned
  • Requires external/additional software
  • Issues with functionality (not working or freezing)
  • Ubuntu compatibility mentioned positively and negatively
Recent reviews
El botón ni siquiera aparece.
by Firefox user 13712107, 2024-04-27
I thought this add can help me to download some videos, but I was wrong.. It was easy to do with udl helper
by Bella Martin, 2024-02-16
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Safety
Risk impact

YouTube Download and Convert is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install YouTube Download and Convert if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Download and Convert has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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YouTube Download and Convert