Download Video Quality - Best Software & Apps

YouTube14.10.53

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone; Web Apps

The most powerful video app on the Internet

2992 votes

PROS: Fast streaming, Large video catalog, Multi-tasking friendly, Can continue videos from before
CONS: Feed-type subscription, No notifications from subscribed channels, Steep monetization requirement, Cannot go back to the previous video

Skype8.42.0.60

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac; iPhone

Skype, the telephone of the 21st century

29237 votes

PROS: Group videoconferencing, Talk-chat-type, Excellent audiovisual quality, Calls to mobile, Integration with Facebook
CONS: Requires a good connection, High consumption of resources, Some features are extra

Vibervaries-with-device

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone; Mac

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

3346 votes

PROS: Very simple to use, Notifies you of contacts who are on Viber, Decent call quality, Send photos and videos, Stickers and emoticons to liven up chats, Group messaging with up-to 100 people, Hold & Talk feature
CONS: You may have to convince friends to switch to Viber

GOM Player2.3.40.5302

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac; Android

GOM Player is versatile, customizable and free for everyone. GOM plays all of the most popular video formats with the option to add subtitles and even VR!

5306 votes

Skype for Windows 1014.34.81.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Video chat, texting and instant messaging in one

1795 votes

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PROS: Supports video chats, texting and instant messaging, High quality video chats, Automatically imports contacts from Microsoft accounts, Lots of emoticons, Free group video calls and screen sharing
CONS: Interface looks a bit sparse, Contacts may need editing after importing

SopCast4.2.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac

Watch free TV channels and broadcast your own

1825 votes

PROS: Lots of channels to choose from, Organized by categories, Create and broadcast your programs
CONS: Streaming quality and consistency varies wildly, Gives no error log for those channels that won't stream, A lot of non-US content

WinX DVD Player4.0.0

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Region-free player for DVD, audio and other files

437 votes

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PROS: Great audio and video quality, Supports a large range of files, Takes screenshots and has bookmark function
CONS: Ugly interface, Limited configuration options, Irritating registration messages, No help file

4k Video Downloader4.7.0.2602

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Download from YouTube with high quality and ease

716 votes

PROS: Easy to use, Fast downloads, Download multiple videos at once, Downloads MP3 audio files
CONS: A bit plain looking

Live TV for Windows 101.3.6.115

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

A long list of TV channels and radio stations from around the world

78 votes

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PROS: Good quality reproduction, Endless catalog, Varied channels, Allows you to record (if you're registered)
CONS: Category filters aren't useful

Yahoo! Messenger2.0.4

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Mac; iPhone; Windows

Another messaging service? Yahoo?

198 votes

PROS: Nice looking and easily navigated, Plenty of features, Yahoo! and MSN comunity memebers will find all they need, Geotagging yourself in a messenger app could have its uses
CONS: No one I know really uses Yahoo! or MSN, You have to explicit login to use

HandBrake1.1.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac; iPhone

Free DVD to MPEG-4 converter

376 votes

PROS: Quick conversion, Alters video quality to suit required file size, Chops black bands around a video
CONS: Sometimes crashes

CherryPlayer2.4.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Unlimited streaming audio, playlists, and YouTube downloads

433 votes

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PROS: Huge library, Good audio quality, YouTube and Last.fm integration, Opens Amazon.com MP3 store to purchase tracks, Trending tracks
CONS: Messy interface, Some videos require you to register to watch, No video/audio converter

MPEG Streamclip b4 1.9.3

License: free Download
Platform: Mac; Windows

High-quality converter for MPEG files and transport streams

250 votes

PROS: Handles wide range of video formats, DVB support, All in one media tool
CONS: Slightly unintuive interface

Tango6.5.233394

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; iPhone

Free video calling and messaging app for Android

463 votes

PROS: Simple to set up, Make free calls over 3G, 4G or WiFi, Easy to use, Good call quality, Play games, listen to music, send animations and more, Good friend discovery and social features
CONS: No group video conferencing, Limited privacy settings

Zune software4.8.2345.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Microsoft Tackles Audio and Video Devices with Zune

3049 votes

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PROS: An affordable device that doesn't sacrifice quality for price, It takes full advantage of Microsoft's ecosystem
CONS: The Zune software suite could do with more apps, The competition is perhaps too fierce now

Free Any Video Converter Pro3.2.6

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Free Any Video Converter Pro - Convert your HD videos to a different format, for free!

57 votes

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PROS: Convert videos from HD format to various other formats, Easy to use interface, Converted videos are supported by most smartphones, Useful tools like the addition of watermarks etc.
CONS: Audio extraction can be a bit flaky at times, No regular updates, Limited options for advanced users, No ability to share converted videos directly from the app

Hulu2.5.8

License: free Download
Platform: iPhone; Windows

Watch your favorite shows on the go

13 votes

PROS: Great picture quality, Lots of different shows and movies to watch, Easy-to-use interface
CONS: Full TV show seasons aren't always available

CrackleVaries with device

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; iPhone

Stream free movies from the Sony movie library

5 votes

PROS: Completely free movies and TV shows , Stream to your desktop or mobile device , The movie roster changes every month , Also contains Sony Crackle originals
CONS: Server reaction times and download speeds are unpredictable , Most of the TV shows are canceled and forgettable failures , The library is limited and the adverts are many , Almost every review is positive and so the reviews useless

iSpring Free8.7

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Create high quality Flash movies from PowerPoint presentations for free

137 votes

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PROS: Fast conversion tool, Maintains the rules you select in Power Point, Free
CONS: No customizable output graphic, Not available for Mac

MPEG Streamclipbeta version 1.9.3b7

License: free Download
Platform: Mac

High-quality converter for MPEG files and transport streams

6 votes

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PROS: Handles wide range of video formats, DVB support, All in one media tool
CONS: Slightly unintuive interface

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	YouTube	14.10.53	2992	8.1	Android,iPhone,Web Apps
2	GOM Player	2.3.40.5302	5306	8.1	Windows,Mac,Android
3	Viber	varies-with-device	3346	7.8	Android,Windows,iPhone,Mac
4	Skype	8.42.0.60	29237	7.2	Windows,Android,Mac,iPhone
5	Zune software	4.8.2345.0	3049	6.6	Windows

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

YouTube

14.10.53

2992

8.1

Android,iPhone,Web Apps

GOM Player

2.3.40.5302

5306