The Ultimate Video Downloader
for Android
Download videos and audio from YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and 1,000+ other platforms — blazing fast, no watermarks, no limits.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
Built on yt-dlp, Seal delivers professional-grade downloading capabilities in a clean Material You interface.
Multi-Format Downloads
Choose from MP4, WebM, MKV, MP3, M4A, FLAC, Opus and more. Full control over codec, quality and container format for every download.
Audio Extraction
Rip high-quality audio from any video. Export as MP3, AAC, FLAC or Opus with configurable bitrate up to 320kbps.
Playlist & Queue
Download entire YouTube playlists or channels in one tap. Background queue processes multiple tasks simultaneously without slowing your device.
Custom Templates
Power users can build custom yt-dlp command templates. Fine-tune download behavior with advanced flags, cookies, and proxy settings.
Material You UI
Dynamic color theming adapts to your wallpaper. Full Android 12+ Material You design with dark mode, AMOLED black and custom color schemes.
No Tracking. No Ads.
Zero telemetry, zero analytics, zero ads — ever. 100% open source on GitHub under GPL-3.0. Review every line of code yourself.
Flexible Storage
Save downloads to internal storage, SD card, or any location via SAF. Auto-organize by channel, playlist or custom naming templates.
Subtitle Downloads
Grab subtitles and auto-captions in any language. Embed directly into video or save as separate SRT/VTT files.
Background Service
Downloads continue in the background even when the app is closed. Real-time progress notifications with pause, resume, and cancel controls.
Download in
3 simple steps
Seal makes downloading any video as easy as sharing a link from any app on your phone.
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1
Copy the video URL
Find any video on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter or 1000+ other supported platforms and copy its URL.
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2
Paste or Share to Seal
Open Seal and paste the URL, or use Android's share sheet from any browser or app — Seal catches it automatically.
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Choose format and download
Select your preferred quality, format and destination folder. Tap download and Seal handles the rest in the background.
1,000+ Sites Supported
Seal uses yt-dlp to support every major platform and hundreds of niche sites. If yt-dlp supports it, Seal does too.
How to Download Videos on Android in 2025
Everything you need to know about using Seal, the best free video downloader for Android.
What is Seal Video Downloader?
Seal is a free, open-source video and audio downloader for Android, built on the powerful yt-dlp backend. Unlike most "video downloader" apps on the Play Store that are riddled with ads or hidden subscriptions, Seal is completely free — no ads, no trackers, no paywalls.
Developed by JunkFood02 and released under the GPL-3.0 license, Seal provides a beautiful Material You interface for downloading videos and audio from over 1,000 websites directly to your Android device.
⚡ Quick Fact: Seal uses yt-dlp under the hood — the same tool used by professionals and developers worldwide. The Android app simply provides an elegant UI layer on top of this powerful engine.
How to Install Seal on Android
Since Seal is not available on the Google Play Store (Google's policies restrict video downloaders), you have two options for installation:
Option 1: Download from GitHub (Recommended)
- Visit the GitHub Releases page
- Download the latest
.apkfile - On your Android device, go to Settings → Security → Enable "Install unknown apps"
- Open the downloaded APK and follow the installation prompts
- Grant storage permissions when requested by the app
Option 2: Install via F-Droid
- Install F-Droid — the free and open-source Android app store
- Search for "Seal" in F-Droid
- Tap Install — F-Droid verifies all builds from source code
How to Use Seal to Download Videos
Using Seal is straightforward. Here's a step-by-step walkthrough for downloading your first video:
Downloading a Single Video
- Open the YouTube (or any supported site) app and find the video you want
- Tap Share → Copy Link (or tap the three-dot menu → Share → Copy Link)
- Open Seal — it automatically detects URLs in your clipboard
- Tap the paste/link button and the video info will load
- Choose your format: video (MP4/WebM) or audio-only (MP3/M4A/FLAC)
- Select quality (from 144p up to 4K/8K where available)
- Tap Download and watch the progress bar in real time
Downloading a Full Playlist
Seal can download entire YouTube playlists or channels. Simply paste the playlist URL instead of a single video URL, select your preferred format and quality, and Seal will queue all videos for batch download.
Best Settings for Seal Video Downloader
For most users, the default settings work great. Here are the recommended configurations for different use cases:
| Use Case | Format | Quality | Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Video | Video + Audio | 1080p | MP4 |
| Music / Podcast | Audio Only | Best | MP3 / M4A |
| Archiving | Video + Audio | Best Available | MKV |
| Storage Saving | Video + Audio | 720p | WebM |
| Hi-Fi Audio | Audio Only | Lossless | FLAC |
Seal vs Other Video Downloaders
There are many video downloader apps available for Android. Here's how Seal compares to the most popular alternatives:
| Feature | Seal | VidMate | SnapTube | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Free tier | ✗ Freemium |
| Open Source | ✓ GPL-3.0 | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| No Ads | ✓ Zero ads | ✗ Heavy ads | ✗ Ads | ✗ Ads |
| 4K Support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Limited | ✗ No |
| 1000+ Sites | ✓ Via yt-dlp | ✗ Limited | ✗ Limited | ✗ Limited |
| No Tracking | ✓ Verified | ✗ Known tracker | ✗ Data collected | ✗ Unknown |
Pro Tips for Getting the Most from Seal
- Use Custom Templates: Power users can create yt-dlp command templates for advanced use cases — sponsor block, rate limiting, geo-bypass via proxy, and more.
- Set a Default Download Folder: Configure a default save location in Settings so every download goes straight to your organized folder structure.
- Enable Download History: Seal keeps a log of everything you've downloaded, making it easy to re-download or manage your files.
- Cookie Import: For age-restricted or members-only content, import cookies from your browser to authenticate downloads seamlessly.
- Shortcut Actions: Create Android shortcuts for frequently used download configurations — one tap to start downloading in your preferred format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you want to know about downloading videos with Seal.
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