# Downie for Mac

> Download video from almost anywhere.

Paste a link and Downie fetches the video from more than a thousand sites, with post-processing to any format.

## Facts

- Price: Paid up front
- Developer: Charlie Monroe
- Category: Video & Capture
- Website: https://software.charliemonroe.net/downie/
- Homebrew cask: downie
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/downie/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask downie
```

## Questions

### How much does Downie cost?

Downie is paid software, bought up front from software.charliemonroe.net.

### Where can I download Downie for Mac?

Download Downie from the developer's website (software.charliemonroe.net). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Downie from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask downie`.

### What are good alternatives to Downie?

Other video & capture apps for Mac worth a look are CleanShot X (one-time purchase), IINA (open source), Shottr (free + pro) and Infuse (free + pro).

## Alternatives in Video & Capture

- [CleanShot X](https://macworthy.com/apps/cleanshot-x/): The screenshot tool that does everything. (One-time purchase)
- [IINA](https://macworthy.com/apps/iina/): The modern media player for macOS. (Open source)
- [Shottr](https://macworthy.com/apps/shottr/): A tiny, very fast screenshot tool. (Free + Pro)
- [Infuse](https://macworthy.com/apps/infuse/): A beautiful home for your video library. (Free + Pro)
- [Gifski](https://macworthy.com/apps/gifski/): High-quality GIFs from any video. (Open source)
- [QuickRecorder](https://macworthy.com/apps/quickrecorder/): A lightweight, high-performance screen recorder. (Open source)
- [Permute 3](https://macworthy.com/apps/permute-3/): Convert video, audio and images by drag and drop. (One-time purchase)
- [Movist Pro](https://macworthy.com/apps/movist-pro/): A powerful player for every format. (One-time purchase)

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