Free, Fast Video Downloader for Windows 10/11
Download videos from YouTube and 1000+ websites in HD quality. Open-source, lightweight, no ads.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| ⚡ Super Fast | Native Windows performance with Rust backend (Zoom zoom!) |
| 🎥 Universal | Works with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram & 1000+ sites |
| ✨ HD Quality | Crystal clear 4K, 1080p downloads |
| 🎵 MP3 Support | Extract music in high quality audio format |
| 🍿 Built-in Player | Watch your videos directly in the app |
| 🌙 Modern Dark UI | Sleek glassmorphism design that's easy on the eyes |
| 🔒 Privacy First | 100% offline processing - your data stays yours |
| 🎒 Portable | Lightweight & fast ~23MB installer |
When you first install Alpha Tube, Windows may show a SmartScreen warning saying the app is "unrecognized" or "could harm your PC." Don't worry, this is normal!
Microsoft requires developers to purchase an Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing Certificate (which costs $300-500/year) to bypass SmartScreen instantly. As an indie developer offering this app completely free, I can't afford this certificate. The app is 100% safe and open-source, you can inspect the code yourself!
- Click "More info" on the SmartScreen popup
- Click "Run anyway"
- Continue with the installation ✨
💡 Tip: As more users install Alpha Tube, Windows will automatically build trust and the warning will eventually disappear!
- Download the latest Windows Installer (.exe)
- Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
- Launch Alpha Tube from the Start Menu
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/sahasr-aksha/alpha-tube.git
cd alpha-tube
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Run in development mode
npm run tauri dev
# Build for production
npm run tauri build| Layer | Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | React 18, TypeScript, Vite | User Interface |
| Backend | Tauri 2.0, Rust | Native Performance |
| Player | Vidstack | Video Playback |
| Downloader | yt-dlp | Multi-platform Downloads |
| Processor | FFmpeg | Audio/Video Processing |
| Styling | CSS (Dark Glassmorphism) | Modern UI |
Is Alpha Tube free?
Yes! Alpha Tube is 100% free and open-source under the MIT license.
Which websites are supported?
Alpha Tube uses yt-dlp which supports 1000+ websites including YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, and many more. See full list.
Is it safe to use?
Alpha Tube is open-source, so you can inspect the code yourself. It processes everything locally on your PC - no data is sent to external servers.
Does it work on Windows 7/8?
Alpha Tube requires Windows 10 or Windows 11 with WebView2 runtime.
| Issue | Status |
|---|---|
| 🎧 Dual Audio Tracks | The built-in player currently cannot handle videos with dual audio tracks. Fix in progress! |
Important: Only download content you have the right to download. You are responsible for complying with the terms of service of any platform you use. See our full disclaimer.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Alpha Tube includes the following open-source software:
See THIRD_PARTY_LICENSES.md for complete details.
Made with ❤️ by Aryan Singh
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