
# Arroxy — Free Open-Source YouTube (+ 2000 sites) Downloader for Windows, macOS & Linux
**4K · 1080p60 · HDR · Surround/Dolby audio · Playlists · MP3 · Shorts · Music · Channels · Subtitles · SponsorBlock · +2000 sites**
**Read in:** [Afaan Oromoo](README.om.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](README.id.md) · [Deutsch](README.de.md) · **English** · [Español](README.es.md) · [Français](README.fr.md) · [Kiswahili](README.sw.md) · [O'zbekcha](README.uz.md) · [Tiếng Việt](README.vi.md) · [Türkçe](README.tr.md) · [አማርኛ](README.am.md) · [العربية](README.ar.md) · [اردو](README.ur.md) · [پښتو](README.ps.md) · [বাংলা](README.bn.md) · [हिन्दी](README.hi.md) · [မြန်မာဘာသာ](README.my.md) · [Ελληνικά](README.el.md) · [Русский](README.ru.md) · [Српски](README.sr.md) · [Українська](README.uk.md) · [中文](README.zh.md) · [日本語](README.ja.md)
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Download videos, Shorts, music, channels, podcasts, or audio tracks from **YouTube and 2000+ supported sites** — up to 4K HDR at 60 fps, or as MP3 / AAC / Opus. Runs locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux. **No ads, no bloat, no upsells.**
[**↓ Install Latest Release**](#install) · [**Website**](https://arroxy.orionus.dev/) · [Windows first launch](#windows-first-launch) · [macOS first launch](#macos-first-launch) · [Linux first launch](#linux-first-launch)
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If Arroxy saves you time, a ⭐ helps others find it.
> **What is Arroxy?** Arroxy is a free, open-source desktop GUI that downloads videos, audio, playlists, and subtitles from YouTube and 2000+ other [yt-dlp](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp)-supported sites. It runs on Windows 10/11, macOS 11+ (Intel + Apple Silicon), and Linux (AppImage, Flatpak, tar.gz). MIT licensed. No account, no ads, no usage limits. Distributed via [Winget](https://winget.run/pkg/AntonioOrionus/Arroxy), [Scoop](https://github.com/antonio-orionus/scoop-bucket), [Homebrew Cask](https://github.com/antonio-orionus/homebrew-arroxy), Flatpak, AppImage, and direct download.
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> _Last updated: 2026-06-17._
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## Contents
- [Install and first launch](#install)
- [Install via package manager](#package-manager)
- [Windows first launch](#windows-first-launch)
- [macOS first launch](#macos-first-launch)
- [Why you may see a warning](#why-warning)
- [Linux first launch](#linux-first-launch)
- [Verify your download (SHA256)](#verify)
- [Why Arroxy](#why)
- [Features](#features)
- [Privacy](#privacy)
- [FAQ](#faq)
- [Roadmap](#roadmap)
- [Built with](#tech)
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 Quick Download home Paste a URL and pull it instantly with your active profile |
 Reusable download profiles Save format, quality, and output presets — reuse per download |
 Multi-language audio tracks Pick the exact audio language a video ships |
 Surround / Dolby audio 5.1 and Dolby tracks detected and preserved |
 Bulk URL mode Paste a list, auto-dedupe, queue them all at once |
 Parallel download queue Several downloads at once with live progress |
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