Blog & Updates

🎉 Enhanced Video Downloader now supports multi-platform video downloads! Download videos from TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and 1,800+ websites beyond YouTube.

What's New

• 🌐 Multi-Platform Support - Download from TikTok, Instagram (Reels, Stories, Posts), Twitter/X, and 1,800+ additional sites via yt-dlp
• 🏷️ Platform Badges - Visual badges show the source platform next to each video title (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter)
• 🎨 Platform Icons - Emoji icons serve as thumbnail placeholders for each platform (📺 YouTube, 🎵 TikTok, 📷 Instagram, 🐦 Twitter, 🎬 Generic)
• 🔍 Smart Platform Detection - Automatic URL pattern matching identifies video sources

Bug Fixes

• Fixed non-YouTube URLs being incorrectly treated as search queries
• Fixed GenericVideo Author constructor error with invalid ChannelId
• Fixed yt-dlp .part file path issues (disabled .part files for compatibility)
• Fixed blog page hero section CSS styling

Why This Matters

With the rise of short-form content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Twitter videos, having a unified tool to download from all major platforms is essential. Whether you're archiving your own content, conducting research, or building a media library, Enhanced Video Downloader now provides a single solution for all your video downloading needs.

Technical Details

The update introduces a new PlatformType enum (Unknown, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Generic) with intelligent URL pattern detection. We've implemented a GenericVideo stub class for non-YouTube platforms, integrating with yt-dlp via the YoutubeDLSharp C# wrapper. Platform-specific emoji icons provide visual feedback in the UI when video thumbnails aren't available.

We're excited to announce full support for YouTube Shorts! Download your favorite short-form content directly using youtube.com/shorts/* URLs.

What's New

• YouTube Shorts URL Support - Paste any youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID URL and download instantly
• Seamless Integration - Works with all existing features: subtitles, quality selection, batch operations
• Format Options - Download Shorts in MP4, WebM, or audio-only formats

Why This Matters

YouTube Shorts have become a major content format. Whether you're a creator archiving your work, a researcher studying trends, or simply want to save your favorite clips, Enhanced YouTube Downloader now handles Shorts as effortlessly as regular videos.

Technical Details

The update includes enhanced regex pattern matching in our QueryResolver service, ensuring reliable detection and processing of Shorts URLs. All existing quality selection, subtitle burning, and metadata features work seamlessly with Shorts.

Improved mobile navigation experience with a comprehensive hamburger menu overhaul.

Improvements

• Enhanced Mobile Menu - Fixed visibility issues on small screens
• Better Contrast - Improved text readability with darker backgrounds
• CSS Cleanup - Removed duplicate styles causing conflicts
• Touch Targets - Increased button sizes for better mobile usability

Major visual overhaul with a stunning new landing page featuring glassmorphism design and interactive elements.

New Features

• Professional Landing Page - Modern glassmorphism design with animated gradients
• Interactive Mockups - 3D-styled screenshots with hover effects
• Comprehensive FAQ - Answers to common questions
• Installation Guide - Step-by-step setup instructions with SmartScreen guidance

Design Philosophy

The new landing page reflects our commitment to professional software design. We've applied modern web design principles including glassmorphism effects, smooth animations, and responsive layouts to create an engaging user experience that matches the quality of our application.

Enhanced Video Downloader is packed with powerful features designed for both casual users and power users. Download from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and 1,800+ websites with professional-grade features.

Key Capabilities

• Multi-Platform Support - Download from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram (Reels, Stories, Posts), Twitter/X, and 1,800+ sites
• Netflix-Style Burned Subtitles - Professional subtitle rendering with customizable styling
• Intelligent Pause/Resume - Never lose progress on large downloads
• Advanced Queue Management - Manage multiple downloads with drag-and-drop reordering
• Batch Operations - Download entire playlists and channels efficiently
• Format Profiles - Quick presets for common scenarios (MP4 1080p, Audio Only, etc.)
• Metadata Caching - SQLite-based caching for faster repeated queries
• Cross-Platform - Windows, Linux, and macOS support