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An application that allows users to download and manage videos from Youtube, Vimeo and Megavideo

An application that allows users to download and manage videos from Youtube, Vimeo and Megavideo

Vote: (1,568 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: RealNetworks

Version: 22

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(1,568 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

RealNetworks

22

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • On the pro side of the fence, one of the most significant accolades associated with RealDownloader centers on speed. In comparison after comparison, RealDownloader outpaces nearly all other download applications when it comes to downloading videos.
  • Another of the positive aspects of RealDownloader is found in its simplicity. RealDownloader is easy to operate, with a very simple interface. RealDownloader is marketed as a one-touch download application. In fact, it does take only one click to start the accelerated RealDownloader video downloading process. The interface and application is very easy to use, even for a person who has little or even no experience in downloading videos.
  • When installed, RealDownloader automatically integrates with a person's browser. This makes it even easier to use RealDownloader. A person need not boot it up every time a video download is desired. RealDownloader is compatible with Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome, the three major browsers in use today. The application can work with some of the less widely utilized browsers as well.
  • A positive element of RealDownloader is the fact that it works with an array of the different Windows operating systems. These include Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. Widows 8 has only fairly recently been added to the list of compatible Windows products.

Cons

  • A drawback associated with RealDownloader is that it no longer can be downloaded from websites beyond that maintained by the manufacturer. Download links still exist across the Internet for this application; however, they no longer work. A person needs to go to the RealNetworks website.
  • If a person wants more than very basic download features, he or she will need to purchase the RealDownloader Plus application, available for sale at the manufacturer's website. With this noted, for most people who enjoy downloading videos, the basic RealDownloader provides all the tools and accessories needed.

RealDownloader is a targeted downloading application designed specifically to download videos for Windows operating systems. RealDownloader is a product of RealNetworks and is generally only available from the company's website.

Pros

  • On the pro side of the fence, one of the most significant accolades associated with RealDownloader centers on speed. In comparison after comparison, RealDownloader outpaces nearly all other download applications when it comes to downloading videos.
  • Another of the positive aspects of RealDownloader is found in its simplicity. RealDownloader is easy to operate, with a very simple interface. RealDownloader is marketed as a one-touch download application. In fact, it does take only one click to start the accelerated RealDownloader video downloading process. The interface and application is very easy to use, even for a person who has little or even no experience in downloading videos.
  • When installed, RealDownloader automatically integrates with a person's browser. This makes it even easier to use RealDownloader. A person need not boot it up every time a video download is desired. RealDownloader is compatible with Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome, the three major browsers in use today. The application can work with some of the less widely utilized browsers as well.
  • A positive element of RealDownloader is the fact that it works with an array of the different Windows operating systems. These include Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. Widows 8 has only fairly recently been added to the list of compatible Windows products.

Cons

  • A drawback associated with RealDownloader is that it no longer can be downloaded from websites beyond that maintained by the manufacturer. Download links still exist across the Internet for this application; however, they no longer work. A person needs to go to the RealNetworks website.
  • If a person wants more than very basic download features, he or she will need to purchase the RealDownloader Plus application, available for sale at the manufacturer's website. With this noted, for most people who enjoy downloading videos, the basic RealDownloader provides all the tools and accessories needed.