# cobalt

> Ad-free, privacy-focused media downloader for web platforms

cobalt is a web-based media downloader that lets you save video and audio from sites like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. It focuses on a clean experience with no ads, tracking, or paywalls, allowing quick downloads in various formats.

Website: https://cobalt.tools/

## What it is for

- Download high-resolution video clips from social media sites
- Extract audio tracks from web videos without third-party popups
- Save videos without embedded audio using the mute toggle

## Features

- Zero ads, trackers, or paywalls
- Mode selection for auto, audio-only, or muted video downloads
- Multi-platform support including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Vimeo
- Self-hostable open-source engine
- Minimalist interface with paste-and-download functionality

## Pricing

Free to use; accepts optional donations

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [Productivity](https://xiry.app/topics/productivity.md)
- Open source: yes
- Platforms: Web, Self-hosted
- For: Anyone needing a fast, privacy-respecting way to download web video and audio.
- Alternative to: yt-dlp, 4K Video Downloader, SaveFrom.net
- Tags: video downloader, media, open source, ad free, youtube, audio

## Why it was saved

- [@grigoriy_lomakin, 24 January 2025](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFMyc0euw1G/): Lets you download videos in full quality with one click, completely free of ads, trackers, and paywalls.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/cobalt

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