Linux · Utilities
Ultimate Media Downloader
Media Downloader for YouTube and 1500+ other websites
by Keshav Bhatt
Official site: flathub.org
About Ultimate Media Downloader
Ultimate Media Downloader is a fast and open source YouTube downloader for
Linux and a video downloader for more than 1500 other websites. It saves
videos, playlists, channels, live streams and music from YouTube,
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), Reddit, Vimeo, SoundCloud,
Twitch, Kick, Dailymotion, Rumble, Odysee, Bilibili, Bandcamp, Mixcloud,
Pinterest, Tumblr, Streamable and the Internet Archive. Copy a link from
Chrome, Firefox or any browser, paste it, pick a preset and download.
Why choose Ultimate Media Downloader?
YouTube video downloader: save videos as MP4, MKV or WEBM in any quality from 144p and 720p HD to 1080p Full HD, 4K and 8K, including 60 fps
YouTube to MP3 converter, MP3 downloader and music downloader: download YouTube Music songs, albums and playlists, and extract audio as MP3 at 128 to 320 kbps, M4A, Opus or lossless FLAC with tags and cover art
YouTube playlist downloader and channel downloader: list an entire playlist or channel in seconds and pick exactly the items you want
YouTube Shorts, live streams and premieres: download Shorts, record a live stream while it runs and grab the VOD afterwards
Batch downloader and download manager: queue many links, download them all at once, watch progress and open finished files from the download library
Subtitles and closed captions: download or embed subtitles in the languages a video offers, including auto-generated captions, as SRT, VTT or ASS
Sign-in required, private, members-only and age-restricted videos: log in once with your Google account in the built-in Chromium-based browser and download what your account can watch
YouTube search built in: find videos and playlists inside the app and play them without ads
Custom format selector: choose the exact resolution, codec, container and bitrate when a preset is not enough
Dark theme, drag and drop, clipboard link detection and a download engine that updates itself so website changes are handled quickly
More than a YouTube downloader
Social video downloader: Facebook video downloader, Instagram Reels and video downloader, TikTok downloader, X (Twitter) video downloader, Reddit video downloader with audio, Pinterest and Tumblr
How to install Ultimate Media Downloader
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.ktechpit.ultimate-media-downloader
- Open Ultimate Media Downloader once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ultimate Media Downloader free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Ultimate Media Downloader is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Ultimate Media Downloader from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.ktechpit.ultimate-media-downloader. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Ultimate Media Downloader safe?
Ultimate Media Downloader downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
