Nero Video Downloader Ultimate Pro

What is included in Nero Video Downloader Ultimate Pro?

Browser-independent capture - Grabs videos without any browser add-on installed.
Wide site support - Saves from YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook, ARD, ZDF.
Playlist downloads - Fetches entire YouTube playlists in one queued batch.
MP3/MP4 conversion - Converts clips for iPhone, iPad or Android playback.
Core Capacity - Downloads video streams in resolutions up to 4K.
Important - Commercial use rights and a macOS/mobile version are not included.

What are the main benefits of Nero Video Downloader Ultimate Pro?

Nero Video Downloader Ultimate Pro saves streaming videos as local files on Windows and works across every browser instead of as an extension. It captures clips from YouTube and dozens of other sites, then converts them to MP3 or MP4 for offline playback.

Offline access - Keeps local copies when streams later disappear.
No extension - Works even when browsers block download add-ons.
Audio extraction - Pulls MP3 tracks from music or podcasts.
Device-ready files - Outputs formats that phones and tablets accept.
Batch queue - Downloads full playlists without selecting each video.
Simple interface - Paste a link and start without setup.

Data loss is expensive: How backups help you avoid outages
Learn why keeping reliable local backups protects your files and prevents costly downtime.

What does Nero Video Downloader Ultimate Pro do?

It captures streaming videos and saves them as permanent files on a Windows PC, then converts them to MP3 or MP4. Unlike a browser extension, it detects video loaded system-wide over HTTP, so the same tool works whether you browse in Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari or Opera. The typical use case is archiving a clip, lecture or music video for offline viewing before it is removed or set private on the source platform. Audio-only extraction to MP3 is built in, which is useful for turning talks or music videos into a local audio library.

Which sites, formats and devices does it support?

Supported sources include YouTube with full playlist downloads, plus Vimeo, Dailymotion, Yahoo, Facebook, ARD and ZDF, among other HTTP-based video sites. Files are saved as MP4 video or MP3 audio and can reach up to 4K Ultra HD when the source provides that resolution. Because output uses standard MP4/MP3, the downloaded files play directly on iPhone, iPad and Android devices without a separate conversion app. It is a Windows desktop program, so downloading happens on the PC and the files are then copied to a phone manually.

Does Nero Video Downloader Ultimate Pro work on Mac or phones?

No — this edition is a Windows desktop application (Windows 7 through Windows 11), not a Mac or mobile app. The macOS version of Video Downloader Ultimate is sold as a separate product, so a Windows license will not activate it on a Mac. On phones and tablets the software's only role is producing MP4/MP3 files that you copy over afterwards; there is no Android or iOS app and no direct phone-to-PC transfer. If your goal is capturing video on a Mac or directly on a phone, this Windows edition is the wrong choice.

Is this a genuine Nero product, and who provides support?

Video Downloader Ultimate is a third-party program from Link64 that Nero bundles and resells within the Nero Platinum Suite; it is not developed in-house by Nero. Nero states on its own support pages that it is not licensed to provide technical support for the downloader and points users to the original vendor at videodownloaderultimate.com for help and FAQs. In practice, installation, updates and troubleshooting for the downloader itself go through the third-party developer rather than Nero's main support channels. It is worth knowing this before buying, since Nero-branded packaging leads many buyers to assume Nero-handled support.

Is it legal to download videos with Nero Video Downloader Ultimate Pro?

The software itself is legitimate, but whether a specific download is allowed depends on the source platform's terms and on copyright law where you live. Many sites, including YouTube, restrict downloading in their terms of service, and saving copyrighted material without permission can be unlawful even when the tool makes it technically possible. A safe use is downloading your own uploads, content you hold rights to, or material a creator or platform clearly permits saving. Because rules differ by country, check the source's terms before archiving anything you did not create.

Frequently asked questions about Nero Video Downloader Ultimate Pro

Can it download from paid streaming services like Netflix or Disney+?

No. The tool captures openly streamed web video delivered over HTTP, so DRM-protected subscription platforms such as Netflix or Disney+ are not supported. It is aimed at publicly streamed sites like YouTube, Vimeo and Dailymotion.

Can it convert video files that are already on my PC?

Yes. Besides downloading, it can re-encode video files already stored on your drive into MP4 or extract their audio to MP3. That lets you standardise a mixed local collection into phone-friendly formats without downloading anything new.