Download Video Quality - Best Software & Apps

Skype7.41.0.101

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

Skype, the telephone of the 21st century

28094 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

YouTubevaries-with-device

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

The greatest free video player

1867 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

GOM Player2.3.28.5285

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!

5067 votes

Viber5.6.0.2415

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

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

2082 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

1652 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; Mac; Pocket PC; Java

The new instant messenger from Yahoo!

3285 votes

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

4k Video Downloader4.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Download from YouTube with high quality and ease

601 votes

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

WinX DVD Player4.0.0

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Region-free player for DVD, audio and other files

429 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

CherryPlayer2.4.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Unlimited streaming audio, playlists, and YouTube downloads

402 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

SopCast1.2.8

License: free Download
Platform: Android; Windows; Mac

Watch live sports and television on your Android phone

159 votes

PROS: Lots of channels, Good video quality for many channels, Allows you to open specific URLs
CONS: Badly organized channel listings, Very few US channels

HandBrake1.1.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Free DVD to MPEG-4 converter

356 votes

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

MPEG Streamclip b4 1.9.3

License: free Download
Platform: Mac; Windows

High-quality converter for MPEG files and transport streams

244 votes

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

TangoVaries with device

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

Free video calling and messaging app for Android

376 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

3044 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

iSpring Free8.7

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Create high quality Flash movies from PowerPoint presentations for free

125 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

Free Any Video Converter9.9.9

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Free Any Video Converter guarantees you the easiest way to convert any video/audio files with awesome output quality.

26 votes

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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

60 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

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.

49 votes

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ooVoo6.0.5.75

License: free Download
Platform: Mac

Free multiple video chat client

431 votes

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PROS: Allows up to 6 video conference calls at once, Very good looking interface and feel, Allows you to place video contacts in a sidebar, Excellent video quality
CONS: Automatically adds itself to your startup items without prompting

TotalMedia TheatrePlatinum 5

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

High-definition movie viewing

175 votes

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PROS: Easy to use, Attractive player, Emphasis on high-quality sound and image
CONS: Limited function - just plays movies, Ridiculously long installation, Resource-hungry

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	GOM Player	2.3.28.5285	5067	8.1	Windows, Mac, Android
2	Viber	5.6.0.2415	2082	7.3	Android, Windows, iPhone, Mac
3	Skype	7.41.0.101	28094	7.2	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
4	Zune software	4.8.2345.0	3044	6.6	Windows
5	Yahoo! Messenger	0.8.288	3285	6	Windows, Android, Mac, Pocket PC

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

GOM Player

2.3.28.5285

5067

8.1

Windows, Mac, Android

Viber

5.6.0.2415

2082