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M1, M2, M3, M4, and newer Apple chips. Most Macs from late 2020 onward.
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VODForge-macOS-arm64-v0.2.5.zip
Your media.
Your way.
Save video and audio. Build your library. Watch it your way.
From a link to a library you love.
One workspace to save it. Another to find it. A place to sit back and watch.
Every run, clearly in view.
Choose video or audio, set your output, and follow each step. The Run Deck keeps completed and interrupted runs within reach.
Find your favorites. Keep the details.
Browse your saved media by playlist or channel. Keep source descriptions, tags, notes, and output details together.
A place to sit back and watch.
Pick up where you left off, explore your saved playlists, and play local videos inside VODForge.
Your files, where you left them.
Browse folders, inspect media and metadata, and open the exact location on your computer.
See the app screenshots
A clear way back.
Find moved files or retry an interrupted download with its saved settings. Follow progress in Issues & Recovery until it succeeds.
Recovery screenshots use a fictional stopped run. No personal library data is included.
Make room for your favorites.
Download VODForge 0.2.5
Screenshots preview the new design. Current release downloads remain available below.
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macOS downloads are Developer ID signed and notarized. Windows downloads are Authenticode signed.SHA-256 checksums
Frequently asked questions
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 Pro 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 optional analytics choice controls installation, update, attribution, and usage measurement. Opt-in and unknown regions require consent. When sharing is enabled, the app uses random identifiers and coarse app-open, download-run, conversion, and playback events. These events exclude media URLs, titles, filenames, file paths, and file contents. You can turn future usage sharing off in Settings.
Covering VODForge?
Find logos, app screenshots, and a short product overview in the press kit.