Local-first workflow
Downloads, transcodes, history, and source files stay on your Mac. No browser upload, no cloud render farm.
The best YouTube downloader for video editors. Period.
Save online video as organized local assets: video, audio, subtitles, thumbnails, chapters, and metadata. Render ProRes or DNxHR on your Mac when you need edit-ready files.
- One-time purchase
- Lifetime updates
- Signed Mac build
- Open source for transparency
- Clear acceptable use
Trust
A real Mac utility, not another sketchy downloader.
Pullframe is built for legitimate editing, archiving, research, and source capture. No adware-style installer, no cloud upload, no vague privacy story.
Transparent product
Source is public on GitHub, release notes are public, and telemetry is documented. We collect it to keep licensing, downloads, updates, and failures working without collecting your media, URLs, or paths.
Responsible use
Use Pullframe for videos you own, created, licensed, or have permission to use. Read the acceptable-use policy.
Workflow
Everything you need to turn a link into edit-ready assets.
Pullframe handles the source-capture work around online video: choosing formats, downloading the media and everything useful around it, keeping a queue, and preparing files for editing or archive workflows.
Multi-tab workflow
Keep videos, playlists, and channels open side by side so source capture does not turn into browser-tab sprawl.
Format selection
Choose video-only, audio-only, or merged formats before a download starts.
Muxing and transcoding
Keep source media as-is, mux tracks together, or convert locally to ProRes, DNxHR, H.264, or HEVC.
Subtitles
Download subtitles and convert them to Original, SRT, VTT, or ASS for edit and archive workflows.
Everything available
Save the media plus useful extras: subtitles, thumbnails, descriptions, comments, info JSON, and chapter markers.
Persistent queue
Queue work, retry failures, reveal files in Finder, and keep download history across app restarts.
Playlist and channel capture
Resolve larger source lists, search them, and queue only the videos worth keeping.
Browser sign-in when needed
Use an optional local browser session for videos that require YouTube login or verification.
Official update feed
Signed builds check the official Pullframe update feed so you know where updates come from.
ProRes & DNxHR
Edit-ready, locally.
Choose a source, choose an edit target, and Pullframe renders.mov files on your Mac with local ffmpeg. No cloud handoff, no quality change you did not ask for.
- Apple ProRes 422 and Avid DNxHR HQ targets
- VP9, AV1, and H.264 sources handled the same way
- Every file size estimated before you queue
Roadmap
What we’re building next.
Tracked publicly on GitHub. Nothing here ships in v1 — these are next.
Linux build
Native Linux build for editors and producers running Resolve on Linux.
Windows build
Native Windows build so cross-platform teams stay on one source-capture tool.
More video sources
Additional source platforms beyond YouTube for playlists and channels.
Transcoding presets
Saved transcode chains for ProRes, DNxHR, and H.264 delivery passes.
Local AI connectors
Optional Ollama and vLLM connectors for offline transcription and summarization.
Workflow automation
Chain download, transcode, and sidecar steps; apply to a playlist or URL list.
Custom clip player
Preview downloads, mark in and out points, and export only the selects you need.
Team & shared presets
Share download, format, and naming presets across a small editorial team.
More export targets
Direct integration with ingest layouts for Premiere, Resolve, and Final Cut.
Pricing
Buy once. Own forever.
No subscriptions. No recurring fees. A Mac app you can keep using.
- One-time purchase
- Lifetime updates
- 14-day refund
Solo
1 activated Mac
$25once
- Playlist & channel downloads
- Lifetime updates
- ProRes & DNxHR export
- Editorial sidecars
- 14-day refund
Personal
2 activated Macs
$39once
- Playlist & channel downloads
- Lifetime updates
- ProRes & DNxHR export
- Editorial sidecars
- 14-day refund
Extended
3 activated Macs
$49once
- Playlist & channel downloads
- Lifetime updates
- ProRes & DNxHR export
- Editorial sidecars
- 14-day refund
FAQ
Common questions.
Is Pullframe really one-time?
Yes. Buy once, activate on your Mac, and keep using the app. Updates ship for the life of the product.
What does Pullframe download?
Pullframe can save video, audio, merged formats, subtitles, thumbnails, descriptions, comments, info JSON, and chapter markers when they are available from the source.
Can Pullframe download playlists and channels?
Yes. Paste a playlist, channel, or handle URL, review the resolved entries, search the list, and queue only the videos you want to keep.
Can Pullframe make ProRes and DNxHR files?
Yes. Pullframe can render Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHR locally with ffmpeg, so you can turn source downloads into edit-ready media on your Mac.
Does Pullframe send my downloads anywhere?
No. Downloading, transcoding, and history stay local on your Mac. The app sends a small operational telemetry envelope and a license check, but we do not collect source URLs, file paths, or your downloaded content.
Do I need to sign in to YouTube?
Usually no. For videos that require login or verification, Pullframe can use an optional local browser sign-in source from supported browsers on your Mac.
Why is Pullframe open source and also paid?
The source is public so you can inspect what the app does and build it yourself. The paid build is the convenience layer: signed and notarized, with licensed updates, support, and license recovery.
Can I move my license to another Mac?
Each plan covers a set number of activated Macs. Deactivate one Mac in the app and you can activate another. License recovery is built in if you lose access.
Is Pullframe legal to use?
Pullframe is a tool for legitimate editing, archiving, research, and source-capture workflows. Use it only for videos you own, created, licensed, have permission to use, or are otherwise allowed to download under the applicable terms and law.
What is the refund policy?
Pullframe has a 14-day refund window. Email [email protected] and we will sort it without support-ticket gymnastics.