Download Video Quality - Best Software & Apps

YouTubevaries-with-device

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

The greatest free video player

1637 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

27527 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; 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!

5051 votes

Viber5.6.0.2415

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

Call and text free over 3G and Wifi

1949 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

1577 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!

3223 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

416 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 Downloader4.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Download from YouTube with high quality and ease

541 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

1752 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

CherryPlayer2.4.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Unlimited streaming audio, playlists, and YouTube downloads

367 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

Tango1.6.14117

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

The Tango app for your PC

2468 votes

PROS: Makes video calls to mobile phones, Good audio and video quality, Simple and efficient
CONS: Very basic options, Video quality varies

HandBrake0.10.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows; Mac

Free DVD to MPEG-4 converter

346 votes

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

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

51 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

MPEG Streamclip b4 1.9.3

License: free Download
Platform: Mac; Windows

High-quality converter for MPEG files and transport streams

243 votes

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

iSpring Free8.7

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Create high quality Flash movies from PowerPoint presentations for free

122 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

Zune software4.8.2345.0

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Microsoft Tackles Audio and Video Devices with Zune

3039 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

The ESPN App for Windows 101.0.0.1

License: free Download
Platform: Windows

Keep up with sports news and scores

21 votes

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PROS: Beautifully designed interface, Well organized sections, Tons of quality content , Great video quality with full screen mode
CONS: Some stories pop you into a browser, Occasionally crashes

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.

43 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

174 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	5051	8.1	Windows, Mac, Android
2	Skype	7.23.0.105	27527	7.2	Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone
3	Tango	1.6.14117	2468	7	Windows, Android, iPhone, Windows Phone
4	Zune software	4.8.2345.0	3039	6.6	Windows
5	Yahoo! Messenger	0.8.288	3223	6	Windows, Android, Mac, Java

Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic

Version

Votes

Rating

GOM Player

2.3.28.5285

5051

8.1

Windows, Mac, Android

Skype

7.23.0.105

27527