ClipGrab for Mac

Simple tool for saving online videos

ClipGrab is a free application that downloads and converts videos from popular sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Facebook. It streamlines saving clips to your computer by detecting the incoming file format and avoiding needless re-encoding, so you keep the video’s original quality whenever possible.

Recommended alternative for macOS

If you prefer another option, YTD for Mac (free version) is a commonly suggested alternative that many users try.

Quick steps to get a video onto your PC

1. Click the download button in the app to start retrieving the file.
2. Pick the output format and quality you want once the software has fetched the video metadata.
3. Paste the video URL into the input field on the Downloads tab.
4. Copy the web address of the video from your browser.
5. Install ClipGrab and open the program.

The app also includes a built-in search feature that can locate YouTube videos without leaving the interface.

Available output formats

• MP3 — handy if you only need the audio track.
• OGG Vorbis / OGG Theora — good choices if you prefer open-source codecs.
• Original format — downloads without converting; the file may be MPEG4, FLV, or WebM depending on the source.
• WMV — commonly used on Windows systems.
• MPEG4 — widely compatible across devices and players.

Why it’s useful

ClipGrab combines a clean, user-friendly interface with useful conversion options, making it easy to save and organize online media. Its support for multiple sites and selectable output types gives you flexibility to build and manage a local collection of favorite videos.