If Downie cannot directly extract a video, use the UGE feature ( Browser > User-Guided Extraction… ) to load the page in a specialized browser that scans for media content. 4.6.9 Enhancements (April 2026):
Added option to set a delay between downloads in Settings > Experimental (requires macOS 13 or later). Installation & Setup Downie 4.6.9
If a URL is in your clipboard, press Cmd-V while the window is active, or click the clipboard icon to load it. If Downie cannot directly extract a video, use
Drag and drop a URL onto the Downie window, Dock icon, or menu bar icon to start a download. Downie 4.6.9