Parabolic is a free, open-source video and audio downloader that provides a graphical interface for the yt-dlp downloading engine. It enables users to save media from hundreds of supported websites without interacting with command-line tools. The application supports video formats such as MP4 and WebM, alongside audio formats including MP3, Opus, FLAC, and WAV. Users can download multiple media files simultaneously and manage transfers through a straightforward interface. Parabolic also supports retrieving video subtitles and associated metadata. Its browser extension allows downloads to be initiated directly from supported web browsers. Available for Linux, Windows, and macOS, it combines powerful media downloading capabilities with a streamlined desktop experience.

Features

  • yt-dlp integration with hundreds of supported websites
  • MP4, WebM, MP3, Opus, FLAC, and WAV support
  • Concurrent video and audio downloads
  • Video subtitles and metadata downloading
  • Browser extension for initiating downloads
  • Cross-platform desktop interface

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MIT License

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

C#

Related Categories

C# Video Downloaders, C# YouTube Downloaders

Registered

2026-11-02