Vidnip is a web video downloader for Mac: it auto-detects videos on any page, downloads and merges m3u8 / HLS streams into playable MP4s, resumes interrupted downloads, and batch-downloads playlists — zero setup required.
No gimmicks — detection, merging, resuming, and batching, each built to survive real-world sites.
Paste a page URL and the built-in engine loads it and captures video traffic — including JS-loaded players and videos inside cross-origin iframes.
Stream segments are downloaded, decrypted, and merged into a single playable MP4 — with concurrent segment downloads for speed.
Pause, quit, or lose your connection — Vidnip picks up right where it left off. A half-finished 1 GB download never starts over.
When a whole season or playlist is detected, queue every episode with one click and let it run.
Download and merge engines are bundled inside the app. No Homebrew, no Python, no command line — just double-click.
Live progress and task count on the Dock icon, a notification when done, and a searchable download history.
Open the page with the video in your browser and copy the address.
Vidnip loads the page and lists downloadable formats and resolutions within seconds.
Segments, merging, and naming are handled automatically. Play it straight from Finder.
No subscription, no hidden fees. About the price of a coffee, yours forever.
Direct mp4 / webm videos embedded in ordinary pages, plus m3u8 (HLS) and DASH streams — all segments are downloaded and merged into a playable MP4. A built-in engine also covers thousands of popular video sites. DRM-protected content (e.g. Netflix) is not supported, and Vidnip tells you honestly when it detects it.
Yes. Open the built-in preview window, sign in to the site normally, and your session is used for detection and downloading.
No — all features are available for 7 days. Afterwards detection still works but downloads pause; purchasing and activating resumes them instantly.
Your license key arrives by email after payment. Open Vidnip → “Purchase / License”, paste the key, and activate (internet required for activation; daily use works offline). One key covers up to 3 Macs; deactivate on the old machine to free a slot before switching.
The app UI is currently Simplified Chinese; an English interface is on the roadmap. The workflow itself is simple — paste a link and click the purple Download button.
Same job, lighter tool: a CN¥25 one-time purchase focused on doing detection, m3u8 merging, resuming, and batch downloads really well — with everything bundled so it works out of the box.
Free 7-day trial. Every feature included.
v1.0.0 · ~59 MB · macOS 14+ · Apple Silicon · Notarized · App UI currently in Chinese