Download Video Quality - Best Software & Apps

Skype8.33.0.50

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

Skype, the telephone of the 21st century

29154 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

The greatest free video player

2771 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 Player2.3.36.5297

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; 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!

5284 votes

Vibervaries-with-device

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

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

3229 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

4k Video Downloader4.4

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Download from YouTube with high quality and ease

693 votes

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

SopCast4.2.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Android; Mac

Watch free TV channels and broadcast your own

1815 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

Skype for Windows 1014.34.81.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Video chat, texting and instant messaging in one

1772 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; Java; Pocket PC

The new instant messenger from Yahoo!

3418 votes

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

WinX DVD Player4.0.0

License: buy Download
Platform: Windows

Region-free player for DVD, audio and other files

434 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

HandBrake1.1.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac; iPhone

Free DVD to MPEG-4 converter

372 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

423 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

249 votes

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

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

73 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

TangoVaries with device

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

Free video calling and messaging app for Android

434 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 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!

123 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

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

CrackleVaries with device

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

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

Free Any DVD Ripper10.8

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Free DVD Ripper For Backup and Conversion

252 votes

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PROS: DVDs can be converted to a wide variety of formats, It backs up DVDs, Excellent output quality
CONS: Upgraded versions costs $29.99

iSpring Free8.7

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Create high quality Flash movies from PowerPoint presentations for free

138 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 Converter10.8

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Convert any videos with this software

54 votes

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PROS: Easy install, Easy conversion process
CONS: Awful software design, Slow conversion

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	GOM Player	2.3.36.5297	5284	8.1	Windows, Android, Mac
2	Viber	varies-with-device	3229	7.7	Android, Windows, iPhone, Mac
3	Skype	8.33.0.50	29154	7.2	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
4	Zune software	4.8.2345.0	3049	6.6	Windows
5	Yahoo! Messenger	0.8.288	3418	6.1	Windows, Android, Mac, Java

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

GOM Player

2.3.36.5297

5284

8.1

Windows, Android, Mac

Viber

varies-with-device

3229