Downie is updated regularly; use the Check for Updates feature within the app to stay updated.
If a URL is in your clipboard, press Cmd-V while the window is active, or click the clipboard icon to load it. Downie 4.6.9
If Downie cannot directly extract a video, use the UGE feature ( Browser > User-Guided Extraction… ) to load the page in a specialized browser that scans for media content. 4.6.9 Enhancements (April 2026): Downie is updated regularly; use the Check for
If the browser extension fails to show up, move the Downie app out of the Applications folder and back again, then restart your Mac. If you'd like, I can: Show you (e.g., audio only) Explain how to set up browser extensions for Chrome/Firefox Troubleshoot specific websites Let me know which of these you'd like to explore. Release Notes - Charlie Monroe Software - Downie Advanced Features & 4
Downie can convert videos to MP4 or extract audio (MP3) automatically depending on your settings. Advanced Features & 4.6.9 Updates
Drag and drop a URL onto the Downie window, Dock icon, or menu bar icon to start a download.
Use the Transloader app to remotely send links from iOS to your Mac for Downie to download. Troubleshooting