Download Video Quality - Best Software & Apps

YouTubevaries-with-device

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

The greatest free video player

222 votes

PROS: Intelligent, comfortable user interface, Includes lots of YouTube features, Simple player controls, Record and upload videos directly, Excellent playlist integration
CONS: Video quality not as high as web counterpart

Skype7.23.0.105

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

Skype, the telephone of the 21st century

19654 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

GOM Player2.3.28.5285

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

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!

3171 votes

Viber5.6.0.2415

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

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

1073 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

Skype for Windows 102.7

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Video chat, texting and instant messaging in one

1160 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,

Yahoo! Messenger0.8.288

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; BlackBerry; Pocket PC; Java

The new instant messenger from Yahoo!

2027 votes

PROS: Amazing video quality!, Highly customizable, Great privacy settings
CONS: Animated backgrounds are ad-ridden, Long installation process, Too much bloat

SopCast4.2.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac

Watch free TV channels and broadcast your own

834 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: try Download
Platform: Windows

Region-free player for DVD, audio and other files

462 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

TangoVaries with device

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

Free video calling and messaging app for Android

212 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

Free Video Editor1.4.51.721

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Cut out sections of video without losing quality

851 votes

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CherryPlayer2.4.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Unlimited streaming audio, playlists, and YouTube downloads

359 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

BBC News2.5.3

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

BBC news on the go

5 votes

PROS: Quality app, Great sorting/organization, Video, audio and written reports
CONS: Some visual bugs

4k Video Downloader4.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Download from YouTube with high quality and ease

164 votes

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

HandBrake0.10.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Free DVD to MPEG-4 converter

69 votes

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

AZ Screen Recorder1.0.8

License: free Download
Platform: Android

Record your (smartphone) life

3 votes

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PROS: Smooth, good quality playback, No device root required, Easy recording process, Ability to see video time limit
CONS: No countdown timer

Zune software4.8.2345.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Microsoft Tackles Audio and Video Devices with Zune

2516 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,

MPEG Streamclip b4 1.9.3

License: free Download
Platform: Mac; Windows

High-quality converter for MPEG files and transport streams

112 votes

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

Free Any Video Converter Pro3.2.6

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Free convert 4K/1080p HD/general videos to MP4, M4V, MKV, WMV, FLV, AVI, MOV, TS with excellent quality and fast speed.

16 votes

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Skype(OS X 10.6 - 10.8) 7.39.0.176

License: free Download
Platform: Mac

The phone of the 21st century

29 votes

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PROS: Group conferencing, Chat messaging, Excellent audio/video quality, Make calls to mobile devices, Facebook integration
CONS: Requires a good connection, Uses a lot of resources, Some features cost extra

SOMA Messenger(free video call and chat) 1.3.3

License: free Download
Platform: Android; iPhone

The best messaging app for voice and video calls

21 votes

PROS: Safe and secure, Quality audio and video
CONS: Another messaging app, Convincing your friends to use it

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	GOM Player	2.3.28.5285	3171	7.4	Windows, Mac
2	Skype	7.23.0.105	19654	6.9	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
3	Skype for Windows 10	2.7	1160	6.8	Windows
4	Zune software	4.8.2345.0	2516	6.8	Windows
5	Yahoo! Messenger	0.8.288	2027	4.7	Windows, Android, BlackBerry, Pocket PC

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

GOM Player

2.3.28.5285

3171

7.4

Windows, Mac

Skype

7.23.0.105

19654