The Vidferry blog
Practical guides for getting video and audio off the web, and the thinking behind how Vidferry keeps your files yours.
How to download YouTube videos in 2026
How to download YouTube videos on a PC, Mac, or phone in 2026, with or without Premium, the honest way, without the ad-trap websites.
WAV vs MP3: when uncompressed is worth it
WAV vs MP3 in plain terms: what each format is, who should use which, the best bitrate for MP3, and why you should keep the WAV master.
Is y2mate safe in 2026?
y2mate.com was shut down in October 2025, but clones are everywhere. Here's what happened, whether y2mate was ever safe, and how to download without the risk.
SaveFrom.net alternatives without the ads
SaveFrom.net's browser extension is flagged as adware and wants access to all your browsing data. Here are safer, ad-free ways to download video and audio.
Why your YouTube downloader broke in 2026
YouTube spent 2026 breaking video downloaders with SABR streaming and PO tokens. What actually changed, why tools recover, and how to pick one that lasts.
How to save videos before they're gone
The web forgets faster than you think. A practical guide to archive YouTube videos and other clips you care about, before a deleted upload takes them.
The best video downloaders in 2026
The ten best video downloaders in 2026, compared on coverage, quality, price, and safety, including private on-device apps that never see your links.