The YouTube downloader for your Mac
Download music and whole playlists from YouTube to your Mac – as MP3, M4A, WAV or FLAC. Everything lands auto-tagged in a perfect media library, with tools to convert and trim – plus a free iPhone app.
Download the app, try 5 downloads free – then unlock unlimited downloads with your license key.
Everything in one app
StreamWriter YT combines YouTube download, converter, media library and editor – lean, fast, no clutter.
Download from YouTube
Paste a link or search in the app. Single songs or whole playlists – in the best quality.
File converter
Convert audio & video to MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC and more – fast and lossless-friendly.
Perfect media library
Every download lands auto-tagged, with album art, searchable and sortable into playlists.
Trim & fade editor
Cut songs, fade in and out – right in the app, no extra software.
iPhone app included
Send your downloads to your iPhone wirelessly and listen offline anywhere – free.
Native & fast
A real Mac app for Apple Silicon & Intel. No browser, no ads, no subscription.
Download YouTube music – it's this easy
From link to a fully tagged song in your library – in seconds.
Songs & playlists in one go
Paste a YouTube link or search in the app. Download single tracks or whole playlists – each song is saved separately.
Any format you need
By default a high-quality MP3 – or convert your files with the built-in converter to M4A, WAV, FLAC and more.
Automatic titles, tags & cover
StreamWriter YT detects artist and title, sets the metadata and fetches the matching album art – your library looks like it was bought.
Media library & powerful tools
Not just downloading – organize, edit and take it with you.
📚 Searchable media library
All your downloads in one place: searchable, sortable, with cover art and tags. Build playlists and keep an overview of your collection.
✂️ Trim, fade & convert tools
Cut the start and end, fade smoothly in and out, or convert to your target format – all in the app, no other programs needed.
📱 Free iPhone app
Send your songs to your iPhone wirelessly and listen offline anywhere. The iOS app is included free – your library always in your pocket.
Ready in 3 steps
Download
Get StreamWriter YT for macOS and open the app.
Paste a link
Paste a YouTube link or search in the app – start the download.
Enjoy
Your song lands tagged in the library – ready to play, trim or send to your iPhone.
Buy once. Use it without a subscription.
Try 5 downloads free – then unlock unlimited downloads for a one-time $19.99.
$19.99
One-time payment · no subscription · 1 device
- Unlimited downloads from YouTube
- File converter & searchable media library
- Trim/fade editor & playlists
- Free iPhone app
- All future updates
Secure payment via PayPal. Your license key arrives straight to your email.
Payment successful! 🎉
Your license key has been sent to your email address (please also check your spam folder).
Then: open the app → Settings → License → paste your key.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download music from YouTube with StreamWriter YT?
Yes. Paste a YouTube link or search right inside the app – StreamWriter YT downloads the track to your Mac in the best available quality and files it, tagged, into your library.
Which formats can I convert to?
The built-in converter turns audio and video files into MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC and more.
Can I download whole playlists?
Yes. You can download entire YouTube playlists at once; every track lands separately and neatly tagged in your library.
What are the system requirements?
StreamWriter YT runs on macOS 14.6 or newer, on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
How much does it cost – is there a subscription?
A one-time $19.99 – no subscription, no monthly fees. Try the app with 5 free downloads, then unlock unlimited downloads with your license key.
Is there an iPhone app?
Yes, included free: send your downloaded songs to your iPhone wirelessly and listen offline anywhere.
Is downloading from YouTube legal?
StreamWriter YT is a technical tool. Downloads for purely private use are permitted in many countries. Please only download content you are entitled to and observe the copyright law of your country.
How do I get my license key?
Right after your PayPal purchase you automatically receive your license key by email. Activate it in the app under Settings → License.