If you have ever needed to download videos or audios from various online platforms and are looking for an efficient solution, Parabolic is an excellent option. This tool is a frontend open source based yt-dlp which simplifies the downloading of multimedia content, with an intuitive interface and advanced options to improve the user experience.
In this article we will explore in depth what Parabolic is, What are its key features and how you can install it on different operating systems. In addition, we will see some tricks to make the most of this powerful tool.
What is Parabolic?
Parabolic is an open source application that allows you to download videos and audios from numerous websites easilyThis software acts as a graphical interface for yt-dlp, one of the most advanced tools for downloading multimedia content.
The goal of Parabolic is Provide an easy and intuitive experience, without the need to use commands in the terminal. It is available for Linux and Windows, with versions based on GTK4/libadwaita for GNOME and Qt for Windows.
Main features of Parabolic
- Multiple format support: You can download videos in formats like MP4 and WebM, or extract audio in MP3, OPUS, FLAC and WAV.
- Simultaneous download: Allows you to run multiple downloads at once, optimizing time and efficiency.
- Support for metadata and subtitles: Parabolic can download additional video information, such as subtitles and metadata.
- Customization options: Set the video codec, audio quality and more parameters according to your preferences.
- Intuitive interface: Simply paste the link of the content you want to download, validate and start the download.
How to install Parabolic on Linux
The easiest way to install Parabolic on Linux is through Flathub or Snap, two of the most used platforms to distribute software on this operating system.
Installation via Flathub
To install Parabolic via Flathub, you must first ensure that Flatpak is installed on your system. This is done with the following commands:
For Debian, Ubuntu and derivatives:
sudo apt install flatpak
For Arch Linux and derivatives:
sweat pacman -S flatpack
For Fedora and derivatives:
sudo dnf install flatpak
Once Flatpak is installed, add the Flathub repository and then install Parabolic:
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
flatpak install flathub org.nickvision.tubeconverter
To run Parabolic, use the following command:
flatpak run org.nickvision.tubeconverter
Installation via Snap
If you prefer to install Parabolic via Snap, you first need to install Snap on your system (if you don't have it already). Then, run:
sudo snap install tube-converter
Once installed, you just need to run parabolic to open the application.
Installing Parabolic on Windows
Windows users can download the installer from GitHub. Just download and run the file NickvisionParabolicSetup.exeThere is also a portable version that can be run without installation, by downloading the file NickvisionParabolic.zip and running the file org.nickvision.tubeconverter.qt.exe.
Interface Change and Recent Improvements
Recently, Parabolic has gone through a rewrite in C++, which has improved its performance and stability. In addition, changes have been made to the interface to make it easier to navigate and configure downloads according to the user's needs.
Some of the recent improvements include:
- Better language detection in audio.
- Playlist downloads organized in subfolders.
- Custom options to choose the quality of the downloaded file.
- Improved support for accounts with authentication.
How to use Parabolic to download videos and audios
Using the software is extremely simple. You just need to follow these steps:
- Open Parabolic.
- Paste the link of the video or audio you want to download.
- Select the download format and quality.
- Press the button Download and wait for the process to finish.
Parabolic allows you to download complete playlists, split audios by chapters and manage all downloads from your history.
This is definitely a must-have tool for those who need to download media content quickly, efficiently, and without any hassle. Thanks to its integration with yt-dlp and intuitive interface, it is one of the best options available for both Linux and Windows.
More information on the Project GitHub.