What is cobalt?
cobalt is a clean media downloader. Paste a link from a supported site such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Reddit, SoundCloud or Vimeo, and it gives you the video or just the audio, with no ads, trackers or pop-ups.
It is open source and does not store the media it processes. Settings let you choose video quality, codec, and audio format. Only download content you have the right to save.
Key features
- Supports many popular platforms
- Download video or audio only
- Choose quality, codec and format
- No ads, trackers or pop-ups
Pros
- Clean and honest design
- Open source
- Fast and simple
Cons
- Supported sites can break when platforms change
- Very long videos may be limited
Best for
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cobalt FAQ
Is cobalt free?
cobalt is free and open source with no account.
Do I need an account to use cobalt?
No. cobalt works without signing up, so you can open cobalt.tools and start using it right away.
What are some alternatives to cobalt?
Similar free tools that also work without an account include 123apps, Vocal Remover, Video Cutter, FreeConvert, Online Voice Recorder and Audio Trimmer.