yoinks helps you save videos from the web directly to your computer. Most websites use pop-up ads and hidden trackers to slow down your downloads. yoinks removes those obstacles. This tool focuses on speed and privacy. You get your file without extra clutter or junk software.
You need a computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11. The application requires an active internet connection to reach the video sources. It takes very little space on your hard drive and runs on standard system hardware without specific updates.
Follow these steps to set up yoinks on your computer:
If Windows displays a message about an unrecognized app, click More info and then select Run anyway. This happens because the software is new and not registered in the central Microsoft database yet.
Once you open the program, you see a small window. This window contains a input box. Follow these steps to capture a video:
The program shows a status update in the text area so you know the progress. You do not need to adjust settings or change configurations. It works right away.
This software does not collect your data. It does not track your browsing history. We build this tool to solve a specific problem with minimal code. You control the software. It performs the download task and nothing else. No background processes run on your machine after you close the window.
If you encounter issues, check the issues tab on this page. You can report errors or suggest changes there. Please provide the link you tried to download if the program fails. This helps us fix bugs much faster.