Universal Video Downloader

Universal Video downloader with browser for downloading videos from everywhere

Universal Video Downloader is a powerful, privacy-focused video downloader for Android, built with freedom, transparency, and user control at its core. It allows you to save videos directly to your device from a wide range of supported websites and platforms, so you can watch them offline anytime, anywhere.

Universal is a fully open-source application with no trackers, no advertisements, and no hidden background activity. All processing happens locally on your device — nothing is sent to external servers — ensuring your downloads and browsing activity remain completely private.

Core Features

• Wide Website Compatibility
Download videos from many supported websites and social media platforms with a simple and intuitive workflow.

• Advanced Stream Support
Universal fully supports modern streaming technologies, including:
– HLS (.m3u8) playlists
– DASH (.mpd) manifests
– Standard MP4 streams
– Live stream recordings (where supported)

• Universal Video Format
All downloaded videos are saved in the widely supported .mp4 container, ensuring compatibility with virtually all media players and devices.

• Offline Viewing
Save videos directly to your device and watch them later without an internet connection.

Privacy & Security First

• 100% Client-Side Processing
All downloading, merging, and processing is done locally on your phone. Your data never leaves your device.

• No Trackers, No Ads
Universal respects your privacy by design. There are no analytics trackers, no advertising SDKs, and no user profiling.

• Open-Source Transparency
The complete source code is publicly available, allowing anyone to verify how the app works and how data is handled.

Advanced Networking & Control

• Cookie Support
Use your browser cookies to access and download videos from login-protected or private pages where permitted.

• Full Proxy Integration
Enhance privacy or bypass network restrictions using HTTP or SOCKS proxies.

• Proxy Chaining
Route traffic through multiple proxies for advanced privacy and network control.

• Secure DNS Options
Configure encrypted DNS using DoH (DNS over HTTPS) or DoT (DNS over TLS), with support for custom DNS servers.

Designed for Power Users

Universal is built for users who value control over their media, transparency over hidden services, privacy over data collection, and open standards over proprietary lock-ins.

By providing direct access to video streams and robust networking tools, Universal empowers users with a free and open way to manage their online video content.

Important Note
Users are responsible for ensuring that downloaded content complies with the terms of service and copyright laws applicable in their region.