Start with a link
One link.
A clear preview.
See the title, channel, duration and thumbnail before you add a video to your queue.
A native YouTube downloader for Mac
Your videos.
Ready to go.
Paste a link. Pick your quality. Keep your downloads in one clear queue. A familiar Mac app for videos, playlists and a little less back and forth.
Apple Silicon · macOS 14+
yt-dlp and ffmpeg included. No Homebrew setup.
From link to library.
A few choices. A smoother download.
One link.
Playlists, too
The whole list.
Or just your picks.
Select the playlist entries you want and add them together. Leave the rest for another day.
Quality + Formats
A picture
that fits.
Choose from the qualities and codecs available for your video. Save video, or just the audio.
A queue you control
Keep it
moving.
Start, pause, retry or remove. Drag your downloads into the order that works for you.
Everything in the box
Open it.
You’re ready.
yt-dlp and ffmpeg come with the app. Skip the Homebrew setup, with yt-dlp updates managed for you.
Up and running
Paste. Pick. Press play later.
- 1
Make yourself at home
Download the latest DMG, open it and drag YouTubeJack into Applications. The runtime tools are already included.
- 2
Find your next download
Paste a YouTube video or playlist link. Check the preview and select the playlist entries you want.
- 3
Choose and queue
Pick an available quality, codec and format, choose your folder, then add the item to the queue and start downloading.
A few useful answers
Before you get started.
Which Macs are supported?
The current download is for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later. yt-dlp and ffmpeg are included, so Homebrew is not required.
Can I download a playlist?
Yes. Paste a YouTube playlist link, select the entries you want, then add them to the queue. You can select all entries or clear the selection before queueing.
Why are some qualities or formats unavailable?
YouTubeJack checks the streams available for each video. Your selected resolution, video codec and container must work together. Unavailable choices are disabled, so not every video offers every resolution or format.
Do I need to install other tools?
No Homebrew setup is needed. yt-dlp and ffmpeg are bundled with the app. YouTubeJack also manages yt-dlp updates and checks GitHub for new app releases.
A link for now.
A video for later.
Apple Silicon · macOS 14+ · Latest stable release