The Ant Video Downloader Native App is the answer to these restrictions. By moving the core functionality out of the browser sandbox and onto the desktop, AVD has solved several major pain points simultaneously.

Avoid running video editing software, video games, or cryptocurrency miners while your native app is processing a video download.

This is the closest direct competitor to Ant Video Downloader. It also uses a companion app for complex video aggregation, but its integration with Firefox and Chrome is often updated more frequently to prevent bugs. 4K Video Downloader+

Run the installer. Read the checkboxes. During installation, uncheck any "Offer to install additional software" (like VPNs or PDF converters) to keep your installation pure.

It can launch your default video player directly or open the folder where a video was saved. Current Status and Support

Downloading 1080p, 4K, or 8K video requires processing massive amounts of data, which heavily taxes system hardware.