Your First Download

Ready to save your first video? Whether you're archiving important content or building an offline collection, Fetchii makes downloading simple. This guide walks you through two easy methods to get started.

Two Ways to Download

Fetchii gives you two options for downloading videos. Paste URL is the quickest if you already have a link copied. Browser Extension is more convenient for regular use — you can download directly from video pages without switching apps.

Method 1: Paste URL

Start by copying the video URL from your browser's address bar. Then open Fetchii, paste it into the link field at the top of the window and press Return. That's it — Fetchii starts the download with your default quality, and your video appears in the Active section.

Want to choose the quality first? Click the options button at the right end of the link field, or press Cmd + N, to open the New Download sheet. Paste your URL, choose a Quality, pick Video + Audio or Audio only, and click Download. If the link is a playlist or channel, Fetchii lets you pick which videos to download.

Method 2: Browser Extension

For the smoothest experience, install the Fetchii browser extension for Safari, Chrome, Edge or Brave. Once installed, you can download videos without leaving your browser.

Just right-click a video, a link or the page and choose Download with Fetchii, or click the Fetchii icon in your browser toolbar and choose Send this page to Fetchii. The video is added to Fetchii automatically, using your default quality.

Choosing Quality

Not sure which quality to pick? Here's a quick guide:

For most users: Up to 1080p offers the best balance of quality and file size
For 4K displays: Choose Up to 4K or Best Available
For mobile viewing: Up to 720p saves space without sacrificing much clarity
Just need the audio?: Choose Audio only for music or podcasts

Here's the full list of presets:

Preset	Resolution	Best For
Best Available	The highest the video offers	Maximum quality
Up to 4K 60fps	2160p, up to 60 fps	High-end displays
Up to 4K	2160p	4K TVs
Up to 1440p 60fps	1440p, up to 60 fps	Gaming monitors
Up to 1440p	1440p	Large monitors
Up to 1080p 60fps	1080p, up to 60 fps	Smooth playback
Up to 1080p	1080p	Standard HD
Up to 720p 60fps	720p, up to 60 fps	Smooth playback, smaller files
Up to 720p	720p	Balanced quality
Up to 480p	480p	Smaller files
Up to 360p	360p	Minimum quality

Tip: Each preset is an upper limit. Fetchii downloads the best version up to that resolution, so a 720p video still downloads at 720p when you choose Up to 4K. To change the default, go to Settings → Downloads → Quality & Format → Preferred quality.

Tracking Progress

Once a download starts, it appears in the Active section at the top of the window, with its progress, time remaining and current speed.

Need to pause? Right-click the download and choose Pause, or press Cmd + .. You can resume later (Cmd + R), and Fetchii will pick up right where it left off. Pause All and Resume All in the Active header handle everything at once. When a download finishes, it moves down to History.

Finding Your Files

By default, Fetchii saves videos to your ~/Downloads folder. Each file is automatically named after the video title and resolution, so you can easily find what you're looking for. Hover over a finished download and click Show in Finder (or press Cmd + Shift + R) to jump straight to it.

Want to change the download location? Head to Settings → Downloads → Location & Queue → Download location to set a custom folder.

What's Next?

Now that you've made your first download, explore these features:

Quality Presets — Fine-tune your quality settings
Browser Extension — Set up one-click downloads
Interface Overview — Learn your way around Fetchii