Slurp guides
Video downloading and live stream guides for Mac
Learn the underlying workflow first, or jump straight to the source you use. The goal is the same: understand what is available before you save it.
Understand the job, not just the site.
These guides explain the general Mac workflow and the streaming technology underneath it.
Mac video downloaderWhat should a video downloader actually do?
How to judge source support, quality, privacy, maintenance and limits.
Read the guideGeneral workflowFrom an online video to a local Mac file.
Copy the item link, analyze it, choose the output and save it locally.
Read the guideLive recordingRecord media while it is still happening.
Why live recording differs from downloading a completed video.
Read the guideHLS & M3U8Understand playlists, segments and quality variants.
How HLS video downloads and live recordings work on a Mac.
Read the guideUse the guide for the link in front of you.
Source-specific steps and limitations for the services Slurp handles most explicitly today.
YouTube Video & audioSave a YouTube video for later.
How to download YouTube videos on a Mac.
Read the guide
Instagram Reels & video postsKeep an Instagram Reel on your Mac.
How to download Instagram videos on a Mac.
Read the guide
TikTok Clips & audioSave a TikTok clip beyond the feed.
How to download TikTok videos on a Mac.
Read the guide
Twitch Live recordingKeep a live moment as it happens.
How to record a Twitch live stream on a Mac.
Read the guide
Snapchat Public Spotlight & sharesSave a public Snapchat video.
How to download Snapchat videos on a Mac.
Read the guideSee what each source can provide.
Compare video, audio, subtitles, live recording and browser requirements before you paste a link.
Paste a link.
See what you can save.
Slurp is a native macOS app for downloading supported online videos and recording live streams. Paste a supported link into New, then press Return to see the video, audio, subtitle or live-recording choices Slurp can actually access.
These guides describe Slurp 1.x. Formats, quality and account requirements depend on the source. Each guide includes practical steps and the limits worth knowing.
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Apple silicon M1 or later · macOS 14 or later