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How to Access the Download Manager in Safari for iOS

With iOS 13, Apple has brought a similar feature to the mobile version of its Safari browser in the form of the Download Manager. Now, when you choose to download a file, such as an image or document, a little download icon is displayed in the top right corner of the screen.

You can tap the icon to check the status of your downloads, and tapping the magnifying glass next to a file will open its folder location, whether that's on your device or in the cloud.

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How to download videos from Safari on iPhone and iPad

Contrary to popular belief, it’s easy to download videos on iPhone and iPad using Safari. In this tutorial, we will show you how to save video files locally to your iPhone Camera Roll and the Files app for offline viewing.

What videos can you download on iPhone?

In almost all chat apps like Messages, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, etc., you can download the videos people send you and view them inside that messaging app or export them to your iPhone’s Photos app.

Social apps

Most social media apps like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook don’t allow easy saving of video clips to the Camera Roll. However, some free video downloader apps from the App Store, iOS shortcuts, and third-party websites let you save videos from these social platforms to your iPhone. Have a look:

• 6 ways to download Twitter videos on your iPhone
• How to download Instagram Reels without watermark for free
• How to download Facebook videos and photos

The YouTube app has a video downloader option, and the only legal way to download YouTube videos is by tapping the download button inside the official app. The saved video stays sandboxed in the YouTube app from where you can watch it without an internet connection, but you can’t transfer it to the iPhone Camera Roll.

In about 125 countries and regions like India, Israel, Egypt, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, and Vietnam, you can download most YouTube videos in the app for offline viewing – no YouTube Premium is required.

However, in countries like the USA, the UK, Australia, France, Italy, and more, you must have a Premium subscription to download YouTube videos .

You can browse websites using Apple’s Safari and search for the video you want to download. Some sites may offer an easy way to download the video, while others may have no such option, and when you tap the video, it starts playing in Safari with no visible button to save the video file. But worry not, as we will show you how to address this. These tips won’t work for all websites but should cover most of them.

How to download videos on iPhone and iPad

1) Open Safari and find the video on the concerned website. For this tutorial, I’m using Pixabay , which is a library of royalty-free stock footage.

2) Once you’re on the video page, tap the download button or link . If you don’t see a download button, jump to the next section .

3) After you tap the video download icon on a website in Safari, you should see an iOS pop-up menu with two options – View and Download . Tap Download , and it will save the file. You’ll notice that the Safari address bar now has a tiny arrow icon with a circular blue progress bar signifying the download status.

4) Tap Safari’s  arrow icon and pick Downloads  to get to the download manager, which lists the downloaded files. These files are saved in a folder inside the Files app .

But you can easily add them to your iPhone’s Camera Roll using one of these two ways:

Save video: Tap the video file > share button > Save Video.

Drag & drop: Tap and hold the video file, and its tile will slightly lift. Drag it a bit from its original position to detach it, but don’t lift your finger yet. Now, swipe up (or press the Home button) using your other hand to get to your iPhone Home Screen. From here, open the Photos app and make sure you’re inside Recents or an album. Finally, drop the video file by lifting your finger. You’ll see that the video is now added to the Photos app.

Another method to save a video file using Safari on iOS

As mentioned earlier, not all websites offer a download button. But for a video, you will see a play button, and tapping it starts playing the video inside Safari. So, if you find yourself on such a website, play the video and then follow these steps:

1) On the Safari video player, tap the Picture in Picture button , which will detach the video and put it inside a small floating window. It won’t work if you tap the Picture in Picture button directly on the web page video player, like that on Vimeo.

2) Tap the share button from the video player screen.

3) Pick Save to Files > select iCloud or On My iPhone > Save .

Don’t see the share button in step 2?

In the left screenshot, you see a video playing/streaming on a web page. And in the right image, you see a video file starting to play inside the default Safari media player.

If a video is embedded on the website, it generally plays on that same web page (left image above) and doesn’t launch the video player inside Safari. If this is the case, you won’t be able to download the video unless you look for third-party sites that can save such videos. For example, tapping a video on Twitter starts playing it in the browser and you can’t download it directly from Safari, but you can use a site like Twitter Video Downloader in Safari , which will grab the Twitter video, play it in Safari video player (right image above) and let you save the file.

On some sites, tapping the triangle play button over the video may start playing it on the webpage, making it impossible to download. Hopefully, you can address this by looking for a View , Download , or Play button, which loads the actual video file and starts playing it inside the Safari video player. Once the file is in the Safari video player, enter Picture in Picture, and tap the share button > Save to Files.

Find downloaded files on an iPhone or iPad

You will find the downloaded video in the following places:

Inside Safari: Tap the downloads button in the URL bar, hit Downloads , and you’ll see the video file.

In the Camera Roll: Open the Photos app and tap Recents from the Albums tab.

In the Files app: Open the Files app and tap Recents to see the video. You can also tap Browse and look for the video in the downloads folder. From the Files app, tap & hold a video thumbnail and then choose Share > Save Video to add it to the Photos app.

This is how you can download video files on your iOS or iPadOS device. Not all websites allow video downloads. But in many situations, you can use the above methods to save it locally and watch it offline without a Wi-Fi or cellular connection.

Related tips:

• How to download files and documents to iPhone or iPad
• 3 ways to download music from SoundCloud to iPhone
• 2 ways to add files from a computer to VLC on iPhone and iPad

How to Download Videos From Safari on iPhone and iPad

While on the internet, we often come across videos that we would like to save for offline viewing or sharing. However, downloading videos from the Safari browser is challenging. Also, most social media websites (where many users come across these videos) lack a built-in option to download videos nor allow users to download videos.

We’ve compiled a guide to help you learn how to download videos from Safari on your iPhone or iPad. Also remember that while you can download videos from the internet, make sure it is for personal use and refrain from sharing elsewhere. We’ll talk more about this, later in the article. 

Steps to Download Videos From Safari on iPhone and iPad

Please ensure that you only download videos from websites that allow users to download videos. Planning to repurpose the content? Before doing that check whether the videos are royalty free. All I’m trying to convey is that avoid trouble by following the legalities. 

To demonstrate the process, we’ll be using the Pixabay website which has thousands of free stock videos shared by the community members.

Time needed:  3 minutes

Steps to download videos from Safari on your iPhone and iPad.

Alternatively, you can tap and hold on to the video, drag it to the Photos app, and directly save it to your iPhone or iPad. 

Where are the Downloaded Videos Stored on iPhone and iPad?

The videos you download are saved to the Photos and the Files app. Navigating to download videos in the Photos app is quite easy. You can find it in the Albums > Recents . However, if you want to locate it in the Files app, follow the steps mentioned below. 

1. Open the Files app on your iPhone or iPad. 

2. Head to the Browse tab and tap the iCloud Drive option. 

3. Now tap on the Downloads folder and you’ll find the downloaded videos in this tab. 

Download Videos from Social Media Apps and Websites 

Downloading videos from social media sites like Twitter, Instagram, etc., might not be ethical or even legal. Especially, if you want to download and share these videos or use the content in your videos, etc.

Coming to YouTube, it allows users to download videos for offline viewing within the app. These videos will not appear in the Photos or Files app and can only be accessed on YouTube. You might need a YouTube Premium subscription for some videos and resolutions (This is region specific). We have a guide that will help you download YouTube videos on your iPhone or iPad .

Now, if you upload your videos to YouTube (to store them privately as backup), then downloading these videos shouldn’t be a problem. You can look up websites that allow you to download videos from YouTube. However, please refrain from downloading videos from other creators and using them as it will come under copyright infringement laws. 

On the other hand, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media websites do not allow users to download videos even within their apps. So, if you’re looking to download a video from Twitter you can check out our detailed guide to download Twitter videos on your iPhone .

If you want to download Instagram reels or videos, you can use websites like Snapinsta , Save Insta , etc. Again, please ensure that you do not circulate these videos or repurpose the content as it can land you in trouble. 

Download Videos From Safari With Ease

We hope you’ve learned how to download videos from Safari on your iPhone or iPad. Now that you’re aware of the steps, ensure that you do not download and use the content. And, if you intend to do so, please pay the royalties or take the necessary permissions from the original creators. 

If you have any doubts regarding downloading videos from Safari on iPhone or iPad, let us know in the comments below. 

Open the video in Safari > tap Download > tap the Download Icon in the address bar > select Downloads > play the video > tap Share > Tap Save Video. 

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How to download files using safari on your iphone or ipad.

Need to quickly download a file on your iPhone or iPad? Here's how you can do this using Safari or a third-party app.

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How to download files using safari, how to the change default download location, alternative for ios 12 users: documents 5 by readdle.

In your work or personal life, you'll sometimes need to download a file on your iPhone or iPad. Using the new feature introduced in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, you can now do this directly in Safari. No third-party app needed!

Safari's download manager is a hidden new feature in the  iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 updates. If you're going about your day, browsing the web, you probably won't be aware of the feature. Instead, it comes up when you tap on a download link.

Go to a web page and find the link for a file you want to download. When you select it, you'll see a popup with the filename asking if you want to download it. Tap on the "Download" button.

The download will start, and you'll see a new "Downloads" button appear next to the address bar at the top of the browser. Tap on the button to reveal all current downloads. From here, you can monitor the progress of multiple downloads.

If you want to stop a download at any time, simply tap on the "X" button.

Once the download is finished, tap on the file to preview it. If you've downloaded a media file, image, or a PDF, you'll be able to see it in the preview window.

You can then share the file to any app. Tap on the "Share" button from the bottom-left corner.

Press the "Search" icon next to the filename in the Downloads section to open the file.

Once you open the file in the Files app, you can tap and hold on the file to reveal the menu.

From here, tap on "Delete" to delete the file.

By default, the downloaded files are saved to the Downloads folder in iCloud Drive in the Files app. This is a great option if you have a paid iCloud storage plan  because it allows your downloaded files to instantly sync across all your devices.

But if you're on the free, 5GB tier, you might not have space for storing large files.

Thankfully, you can change the default location to local storage. Open the "Settings" app and go to Safari > Downloads. If you can't find the browser on your phone, try using Apple's Spotlight search to locate it.

Here, switch the selection to "On My iPhone" or "On My iPad" depending on your device.

By default, Safari will pick the "Downloads" folder. You can change this by tapping on the "Other" option to select any folder from the local storage (or from a cloud storage option).

The new download manager in Safari is exclusive to iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and above. If you haven't updated to the latest OS (which you should), or if you're in a situation where you can't update, here's a workaround for you.

Try using the free Documents 5 app by Readdle . It's an all-in-one browser and file manager app.

Open the Documents 5 app and tap on the "Browser" button in the bottom-right corner to switch to the browser mode.

Now, navigate to the page with the download link and tap on it. From the next screen, select the folder where you want to download the file and tap on "Done."

The download will now start. You can tap on the "Downloads" tab to view all downloads.

Tap on the "Files" button from the bottom-left corner to switch to the file manager. From here, tap on the "Downloads" folder to see your downloaded file. You can tap on the download to preview it in the app. Tap on the "Menu" button to view options for opening the file in another app.

Safari's download manager is just one of the many new features in iOS 13. Take a look at our list of the  best iOS 13 features to learn more.

Related: The Best New Features in iOS 13, Available Now

How To Download Video On Safari

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Introduction

Are you looking for a way to download videos while browsing Safari? Whether it’s a captivating documentary, a hilarious comedy sketch, or a mesmerizing music video, having the ability to download videos can be incredibly convenient. Unfortunately, Safari doesn’t come with a built-in video download feature. However, fear not! There is a way to download videos on Safari, and in this article, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process.

Downloading videos can be useful for various reasons. You may want to watch a video offline, save it for future reference, or share it with others who might not have internet access. Whatever your reason may be, we’ve got you covered. So, grab your Mac or iOS device, and let’s dive into the world of video downloading on Safari!

In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to download videos on Safari, whether you’re using a Mac or an iOS device. We’ll cover how to enable the necessary menu, locate the video file, and save it to your desired location. By following these steps, you’ll have a video downloaded and ready to enjoy in no time.

Note that downloading videos from certain websites may infringe upon copyright laws and the terms of service of these sites. It’s essential to respect intellectual property rights and use this knowledge responsibly. Make sure you have permission or the right to download the video before proceeding.

Now that we have the legalities out of the way, let’s get started with the step-by-step instructions to download videos on Safari!

Step 1: Open Safari and navigate to the video

The first step in downloading a video on Safari is to open the browser and navigate to the webpage where the video is located. You can do this by simply launching Safari from your Mac or iOS device and typing the URL of the website into the address bar. Alternatively, you can search for the website or video using a search engine like Google.

Once you’ve arrived at the webpage containing the video you want to download, take a moment to ensure that the video is playing correctly. Play the video and make sure it’s fully loaded without any buffering issues. This step is important because we want to make sure we’re downloading the video in its best quality.

Ensure that the webpage you’re on allows video downloads and that you’re not violating any terms of service or copyright laws by downloading the video. It’s always a good idea to check the website’s terms and conditions or contact the website owner if you’re unsure about whether downloading the video is permitted.

Now that you have successfully opened Safari and navigated to the webpage containing the video, you’re ready to move on to the next step of the process. Let’s continue and enable the necessary menu that will help us download the video.

Step 2: Enable the Develop menu

Before we can move forward with the video downloading process, we need to enable the Develop menu in Safari. By default, this menu is hidden, so we’ll need to enable it through Safari’s preferences.

To enable the Develop menu, follow these steps:

• Open Safari and go to the menu bar at the top of the screen.
• Click on “Safari” and select “Preferences” from the drop-down menu.
• In the Preferences window, click on the “Advanced” tab.
• Check the box next to “Show Develop menu in menu bar”.

Once you’ve enabled the Develop menu, you’ll see it appear in the menu bar at the top of the screen. This menu contains a variety of developer tools that can be useful for various purposes, including video downloading.

Enabling the Develop menu gives you access to additional features and options that can enhance your browsing experience. In particular, it unlocks the ability to view and access page resources, which is integral to the video downloading process.

With the Develop menu now enabled, you’re ready to proceed to the next step of the video downloading process: opening the Develop menu and selecting “Show Page Resources”. Let’s move on to that step!

Step 3: Open the Develop menu and select “Show Page Resources”

Now that you have enabled the Develop menu in Safari, it’s time to open it and select the “Show Page Resources” option. This step will allow you to access the webpage’s resources, including the video file you want to download.

Here’s how you can open the Develop menu and select “Show Page Resources”:

• Launch Safari and go to the webpage with the video you want to download.
• Go to the menu bar at the top of the screen and click on “Develop”.
• In the drop-down menu, select “Show Page Resources”.

When you select “Show Page Resources”, a new window or sidebar will appear, displaying a list of all the resources associated with the webpage. These resources include HTML files, CSS stylesheets, images, and, most importantly, video files.

Scroll through the list of resources and look for the video file you want to download. The video file may be in various formats such as .mp4, .mov, or .avi, depending on how the website has encoded it.

It’s worth mentioning that not all videos on a webpage may be easily identifiable in the resource list. Some websites may use different techniques to protect their videos or make them harder to download. In such cases, you may need to explore further or employ additional methods to locate the video file.

Once you have located the video file in the resource list, you’re ready to move on to the next step, which involves downloading the video file itself. Let’s proceed to step 4 and learn how to download the video!

Step 4: Locate the video file in the resource list

Now that you have opened the Develop menu and selected “Show Page Resources” in Safari, it’s time to locate the video file in the resource list. This step is crucial because it allows you to identify the specific video file you want to download.

Follow these steps to locate the video file in the resource list:

• In the resource list, carefully scan through the files and look for entries that have video formats such as .mp4, .mov, .avi, or any other common video format.
• Pay attention to the file sizes as well, as the video file is likely to have a larger size compared to other resources.
• If the website has multiple videos, you can usually identify them based on their filenames or by looking for keywords related to the video content.
• Once you have located the video file, take note of its location in the resource list, as you will need it in the next step to download the video.

Keep in mind that some websites may use obfuscated or coded filenames for the video files to make it more difficult to identify them. In such cases, you may need to rely on file sizes or additional information to determine the correct video file.

It’s also worth noting that not all videos on a webpage may be easily downloadable, as some websites may employ additional measures to prevent or restrict video downloads. In such cases, you may need to explore alternative methods or utilize specialized tools to download the video.

Once you have successfully located the video file in the resource list, you’re now ready for the next step, which involves downloading the video file onto your device. Let’s move on to step 5 and learn how to download the video!

Step 5: Download the video file

Now that you have located the video file in the resource list, it’s time to download the video onto your device. This step will allow you to save the video file locally, making it accessible for offline viewing or further use.

Follow these steps to download the video file:

• Right-click (or Control-click) on the video file in the resource list. A context menu will appear.
• In the context menu, select “Download” or “Download Linked File”. This action will initiate the download process.
• A download progress bar or indicator may appear, showing the status of the video download. Wait for the download to complete.
• Depending on your Safari settings, the downloaded video file may be saved automatically to your default downloads folder or prompt you to choose a location to save the file. If prompted, select the desired location to save the video file.

Once the video file has finished downloading, you will have successfully saved it onto your device. The time it takes to download the video will depend on various factors, such as the file size, your internet connection speed, and the server’s responsiveness.

It’s important to note that the downloaded video file will be in the same format and quality as it was on the website. If the video was in high definition or 4K resolution, the downloaded file will retain the same quality. However, keep in mind that the video’s quality is dependent on how it was encoded and uploaded to the website.

Now that you have successfully downloaded the video file, you can proceed to the final step, which involves saving the video file to your desired location. Let’s move on to step 6 and learn how to save the video file!

Step 6: Save the video file to your desired location

After successfully downloading the video file on Safari, you can now save it to your desired location. This step allows you to choose where you want the video file to be stored on your device for easy access and organization.

Follow these steps to save the video file to your desired location:

• Locate the downloaded video file on your device. Depending on your settings, it may be saved automatically to your default downloads folder or the location you specified during the download process.
• Right-click (or Control-click) on the video file to reveal a context menu.
• In the context menu, select “Move” or “Copy”.
• Navigate to the desired location or folder where you want to save the video file.
• Click on “Move” or “Copy” to transfer the video file to the selected location.

By following these steps, you have now successfully saved the downloaded video file to your preferred location. This allows you to easily locate and access the video whenever you want to watch or share it.

It’s worth mentioning that you can also rename the video file if you want to give it a more descriptive or memorable name. This can help you identify the video easily in your file system.

Remember to choose a location that makes sense for your organizational preferences and ensures that the video file is easily accessible. You can save it to a specific folder, your desktop, or any other location that suits your needs.

Congratulations! You’ve completed the final step of the video downloading process on Safari. Now, you can enjoy your downloaded video at your convenience, whether it’s for entertainment, educational purposes, or any other personal use.

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to download videos on Safari. By following the step-by-step guide provided in this article, you can now download your favorite videos and save them for offline viewing or sharing with others.

Remember to always respect the terms of service and copyright laws of the websites you visit. Make sure you have the legal right to download the videos and use them responsibly.

Enabling the Develop menu in Safari and accessing the page resources allows you to locate and download the video files directly from the website. By following the instructions, you can easily navigate through Safari’s menus and options to accomplish this.

Once you locate the video file in the resource list, downloading it is a straightforward process. Right-clicking on the video file and selecting “Download” initiates the download, and you can monitor the progress until the file is completely saved on your device.

Finally, saving the video file to your desired location ensures easy access and organization. You can choose the destination folder and even rename the file if necessary, making it easier to identify and locate in the future.

Now that you know how to download videos on Safari, you can enjoy your favorite content offline, share videos with friends, or keep them for reference. Whether you’re using a Mac or an iOS device, you can use these steps to download videos hassle-free.

Remember to always download videos responsibly and within the legal boundaries. Respect content creators’ rights, and make sure you have the necessary permission or license to download and use the videos you are interested in.

Now that you have mastered the art of video downloading on Safari, go forth and explore the vast world of online videos. Enjoy the freedom of watching your favorite content even when you’re offline!

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Blazing fast. Incredibly private.

Safari is the best way to experience the internet on all your Apple devices. It brings robust customization options, powerful privacy protections, and optimizes battery life — so you can browse how you like, when you like. And when it comes to speed, it’s the world’s fastest browser. 1

Performance

More with the battery. less with the loading..

With a blazing-fast JavaScript engine, Safari is the world’s fastest browser. 1 It’s developed to run specifically on Apple devices, so it’s geared to make the most out of your battery life and deliver long-lasting power.

Increased performance

We’re always working to make the fastest desktop browser on the planet even faster.

Improved power efficiency

Safari lets you do more online on a single charge.

Up to 4 hours more streaming videos compared with Chrome 3

Up to 17 hours of video streaming 3

Best-in-class browsing

Safari outperforms both Mac and PC browsers in benchmark after benchmark on the same Mac. 4

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4K video streaming

See your favorite shows and films in their best light. Safari supports in-browser 4K HDR video playback for YouTube, Netflix, and Apple TV+. 5 And it runs efficiently for longer-lasting battery life.

Privacy is built in.

Online privacy isn’t just something you should hope for — it’s something you should expect. That’s why Safari comes with industry-leading privacy protection technology built in, including Intelligent Tracking Prevention that identifies trackers and helps prevent them from profiling or following you across the web. Upgrading to iCloud+ gives you even more privacy protections, including the ability to sign up for websites and services without having to share your personal email address.

Intelligent Tracking Prevention

Safari stops trackers in their tracks.

What you browse is no one’s business but your own. Safari has built‑in protections to help stop websites and data-collection companies from watching and profiling you based on your browsing activity. Intelligent Tracking Prevention uses on‑device intelligence to help prevent cross‑site tracking and stops known trackers from using your IP address — making it incredibly difficult to learn who you are and what you’re interested in.

Privacy Report

Safari makes it simple to see how your privacy is protected on all the websites you visit. Click Privacy Report in the Safari menu for a snapshot of cross-site trackers currently prevented from profiling you on the website you’re visiting. Or view a weekly Privacy Report to see how Safari protects you as you browse over time.

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Putting the you in url..

Safari is more customizable than ever. Organize your tabs into Tab Groups so it’s easy to go from one interest to the next. Set a custom background image and fine-tune your browser window with your favorite features — like Reading List, Favorites, iCloud Tabs, and Siri Suggestions. And third-party extensions for iPhone, iPad, and Mac let you do even more with Safari, so you can browse the way you want across all your devices.

Safari Profiles allow you to separate your history, extensions, Tab Groups, favorites, cookies, and more. Quickly switch between profiles for topics you create, like Personal and Work.

Web apps let you save your favorite websites to the Dock on Mac and to the Home Screen on iPhone and iPad. A simplified toolbar and separate settings give you an app-like experience.

Safari Extensions add functionality to your browser to help you explore the web the way you want. Find and add your favorite extensions in the dedicated Safari category on the App Store.

Save and organize your tabs in the way that works best for you. Name your Tab Groups, edit them, and switch among them across devices. You can also share Tab Groups — making planning your next family trip or group project easier and more collaborative.

Smart Tools

Designed to help your work flow..

Built-in tools create a browsing experience that’s far more immersive, intuitive, and immediate. Get detailed information about a subject in a photo with just a click, select text within any image, instantly translate an entire web page, and quickly take notes wherever you are on a site — without having to switch apps.

Notes is your go-to app to capture any thought. And with the Quick Note feature, you can instantly jot down ideas as you browse websites without having to leave Safari.

Translation

Translate entire web pages with a single click. You can also get translations for text in images and paused video without leaving Safari.

Interact with text in any image or paused video on the web using functions like copy and paste, translate, and lookup. 6

Visual Look Up

Quickly learn more about landmarks, works of art, breeds of dogs, and more with only a photo or an image you find online. And easily lift the subject of an image from Safari, remove its background, and paste it into Messages, Notes, or other apps.

Surf safe and sound.

Strong security protections in Safari help keep you safe. Passkeys introduce a safer way to sign in. iCloud Keychain securely stores and autofills passkeys and passwords across all your devices. Safari also notifies you when it encounters suspicious websites and prevents them from loading. Because it loads each web page in a separate process, any harmful code is always confined to a single browser tab so it won’t crash the entire application or access your data. And Safari automatically upgrades sites from HTTP to the more secure HTTPS when available.

Passkeys introduce a more secure and easier way to sign in. No passwords required.

Passkeys are end-to-end encrypted and safe from phishing and data leaks, and they are stronger than all common two-factor authentication types. Thanks to iCloud Keychain, they work across all your Apple devices, and they even work on non-Apple devices.

Learn more about passkeys

Apple Pay and Wallet make checkout as easy as lifting a finger.

Apple Pay is the easiest and most secure way to shop on Safari — allowing you to complete transactions with Face ID or Touch ID on your iPhone or iPad, with Touch ID on your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, or by double-clicking the side button on your Apple Watch.

Learn more about Apple Pay

With AutoFill, you can easily fill in your previously saved credit card information from the Wallet app during checkout. Your credit card details are never shared, and your transactions are protected with industry-leading security.

Same Safari. Different device.

Safari works seamlessly and syncs your passwords, bookmarks, history, tabs, and more across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. And when your Mac, iOS, or iPadOS devices are near each other, they can automatically pass what you’re doing in Safari from one device to another using Handoff. You can even copy images, video, or text from Safari on your iPhone or iPad, then paste into another app on your nearby Mac — or vice versa.

When you use Safari on multiple devices, your tabs carry over from one Apple device to another. So you can search, shop, work, or browse on your iPhone, then switch to your iPad or Mac and pick up right where you left off.

Save web pages you want to read later by adding them to your Reading List. Then view them on any of your iCloud-connected devices — even if you’re not connected to the internet.

iCloud Keychain securely stores your user names, passkeys, passwords, and credit card numbers and keeps them up to date on your trusted devices. So you can easily sign in to your favorite websites — as well as apps on iOS and iPadOS — and quickly make online purchases.

Designed for developers.

Deep WebKit integration between Mac hardware and macOS allows Safari to deliver the fastest performance and the longest battery life of any browser on the platform, while supporting modern web standards for rich experiences in the browser. WebKit in macOS Sonoma includes optimizations that enable even richer browsing experiences, and give developers more control over styling and layout — allowing for more engaging content.

Make Safari your default browser

Customize your start page, view your browsing privacy report, monitor your saved passwords, use apple pay in safari, view your tabs across all your devices, read the safari user guide, get safari support.

DownloadHelper Safari: Download Video from Safari Video Downloader Extension

Want a downloadhelper for safari you can get it here to download any embedded video from safari in one click. check to see how to download online videos easily in safari browser..

Kyle Roberts

Apr 28,2020 • Filed to: Video Downloader and Recorder • Proven solutions

"Is there DownloadHelper for Safari available that is like Firefox's DownloadHelper?" - Jarad

"I want to save online video. Is there an Safari video downloader for Mac?" - Sarah

Streaming videos has become the norm today, but there are occasions where you would want to download videos instead. If you are looking to watch the video on a large screen with no Internet device for instance, or maybe for viewing when you know you will have no Internet access at all such as a camping trip, or you could want to download videos just to keep as part of a collection, especially historical videos of your favourite sports team or similar, there are many reasons to grab permanent copies of online videos from browsers like Safari. Downloading videos from Safari is a good choice for most users.

Many users would like to use a DownloadHelper for Safari to directly download videos on Mac through Safari browser. Video DownloadHelper is a free Firefox extension to download videos from websites that stream video via HTTP protocol. With it, you can free download unlimited video from YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, etc. But if you are a Mac user, you may want a similar tool to download video in Safari. Here we will provide you the best solution for downing videos in Safari .

• Part 1. Download Videos in Safari Using the Best DownloadHelper for Safari
• Part 2. How to Download Videos Using Safari Direclty

Part 3. Tips and Tricks on Using Video DownloadHelper

Part 1. download videos from safari using the best downloadhelper for safari.

Well, here is my recommendation of the best Video Downloader on mac for Safari - iTube HD Video Downloader , which enables you to fetch and download any video embedded in the page with one click from over 10,000 sites. This Safari Download Helper also lets you to save the whole YouTube playlist, download YouTube to MP3 with one single click. Turbo Mode at 3X Faster Download Speed for videos in Safari. It can work well on the new macOS 10.9 or later, including 10.9 (Mavericks), 10.10 (Yosemite), 10.11 (EL Capitan), 10.12 (macOS Sierra), 10.13 (High Sierra) and the latest 10.14 (Mojave).

iTube HD Video Downloader - Best Safari Video Downloader Extension Helper

• Download online videos with Safari download extension or URL easily with original quality maintained.
• Downloading online videos in Safari sharing sites at 3X faster speed.
• Record any playing video or screen from any online sites, including those "unable to download ones".
• Convert downloaded Safari videos to other media formats or even directly to preset formats for mobile devices.
• Directly download YouTube 4K HD and YouTube to MP3 according to your need.
• Transfer downloaded Safari videos to mobile devices with USB cable to enjoy on the go.
• Private Mode to download videos from Safari in secret with a password protected.

How to Download Video with DownloadHelper for Safari

See how to download online video in Safari with iTube HD Video Downloader step by step, and convert to any format you want, including MP3, MOV, MP4, iPod, iPad, iPhone, etc. For Windows users, DownloadHelper for Safari Windows version is also available. Or if you want to download YouTube videos, check to see the best YouTube Downloader for Safari .

Step 1. Run Download Helper for Safari

After downloading the .dmg file to your Mac, open it by double clicking and a wizard will help you install this Video Download Helper for Mac quickly and easily. After installation, a download button will be integrated into Safari to download Safari video on Mac. For Windows PC, you need to firstly install the videodownloader extension to your Safari, Chrome or Firefox browser, get installation guide on video downloader extension here.

Step 2. One Click to Download Video in Safari

From now on, any video of supported sites you play in Safari will provide you with a "Download" button. When the "Download" button appears at the top left corner of the video, click it to start downloading the video to your Mac. You're able to process multiple downloading at the same time at 3x faster speed.

Besides downloading online video from web browser, this DownloadHelper Safari application also helps you download video via the "Paste URL" button. Make sure you've copied the video page URL prior to clicking the "Paste URL" button in the primary window of the program.

Step 3. Convert downloaded video from safari to MP3 (Optional)

DownloadHelper for Safari is also a robust video converter which lets you watch online video anywhere by converting to the compatible format of your device. To convert the downloaded video, go to click the "Add to Convert List" icon in the "Download" tab. This way, you can import the video to "Convert" tab for converting.

Then in "Convert" tab, you can click the "Convert" icon beside your video, in the window that appears, choose your desired format. Click "OK" to start converting.

iTube HD Video Downloader for Mac is the best DownloadHelper for Safari alternative, highly recommended. Try it. Also see the video tutorial about how to use DownloadHelper for Safari alternative.

Video Tutorial on How to Download Videos from Safari

Part 2. Download Videos from Safari Directly

Actually, Safari has a hidden feature that allows you to download videos directly on the browser without installing extra add-ons like vlc plugin safari or tumblr video downloader extension, or any other programs. The steps to download video using Safari as below:

• First update your Safari to the most recent version on Mac.
• Launch Safari, and click "Windows" tab, and then select "Activity" option.
• Now go to the website to open the videos you want to download.
• And then go back to "Activity" to find the video in the list. Double click it to download the video.

However, you will encounter many problems when downloading videos from Safari. Sometimes, it can only load YouTube videos. And you might not find the video in the "Activity" list. Or you will get error when downloading videos from Safari. So the security way to download video from Safari is to get help from Video DownloaderHelper for Safari .

[Tips]: Problems encountered when downloading videos in Safari

Downloading videos from the Internet is a big part of the internet experience; but often you cannot download videos directly from your Safari browser. Sure, you can opt to stream videos online, but streaming requires that you be connected to the internet all the times, which may not be realistic. Downloading videos is also a great solution when you have a slow internet connection that leads to long periods of video buffering. There are some common issues users face when downloading videos from the Safari browser directly such as:

Problem 1. Saves in the wrong format

When trying to save video files directly using Safari, the window brings up a "save as" option and once downloaded it becomes a .webarchive file as opposed to a .mp4 or .mov file as preferred.

Problem 2. Requires built-in-apps

Unlike other files you can probably download into built in apps like e-books, e-PUBs, and PDF files, videos don't usually download into in-built video apps when using Safari. This is especially a problem when using iOS.

Problem 3. It's not an obvious feature

It is possible to download by clicking on the "window" tab, followed by the "activity" tab and double-clicking the largest file. However this is not available in Safari 8.0 or other newer updates and it's not as immediately obvious to the user as a "download" tab.

Problem 4. More often than not, you can't download videos from Safari

Download videos directly from Safari may not be possible at all. You may require third party tools such as apps, some add-on's or converters to do it. As such, more often than not, it's not an good option.

Video DownloadHelper is an online video download addon that is exclusive for Mozilla Firefox. It can help you download videos from 1000 plus video sites, for totally free. It's extremely easy to download video with Video DownloadHelper plugin. When it detects videos on a web page, its icon will start rotating. Just click it to save your desired video to your computer. Since DownloadHelper only works in Firefox, you have to find a DownloadHelper for Safari alternative. Best Video Downloader in Safari provides similar and even easier way to download online video (via a download button on the video). Plus, iTube HD Video Downloader for Mac supports Firefox, Safari and Chrome. It's the best DownloadHelper for Safari alternative you can really rely on.

How to Use DownloadHelper on Firefox

Step 1. install downloadhelper on firefox.

Go to the mozilla Add-ons site and click the "Download Now" button. And you will get instructions to set up the DownloadHelper on your browser. Once completed, you will get the DownloadHelper icon on your browser toolbar.

Step 2. Start downloading videos

Now go to the video site and find your favorite video. When DownloadHelper can download the video, the icon will animate. At this time, you can click the arrow beside the icon and start downloading the video.

[Tips]: Troubleshooting on using DownloadHelper

Firefox Downloadhelper is an add-on that is useful for extracting web content. It is capable of detecting videos in your browser and it can be used to download videos onto your device. It is very helpful with the Firefox browser, but it is not available in other browsers like Safari. However, "Downloadhelper not working" is a common error and it can be very frustrating. Some issues with Downloadhelper include:

Problem 1. DownloadHelper does not work with YouTube

YouTube might sometimes block add-ons so you will no longer use DownloadHelper to capture YouTube videos but you need to get help from a third-party video downloader like iTube HD Video Downloader, which could download video with Youtube other other over 10000 sites.

Problem 2. Cannot disable DownloadHelper

You can go to the "Tools" tab and find "Add-ons". Then you can find the DownloadHelper in the Add-on list. Simply click "Disable and Uninstall" to disable it from your browser.

Problem 3. The Version of Firefox in Use

Sometimes with a new version of Firefox an older version of Downloadhelper is required for it to work. Similarly sometimes the Firefox version is too old for it to work with the version of Downloadhelper. The mismatch can be very frustrating.

Problem 4. Not Working with YouTube

YouTube is the most popular video sharing website with videos ranging from cat videos to science tutorials to the moon landing. So downloading videos from it is commonplace. Yet sometimes Downloadhelper will work for years and then suddenly stop working with YouTube due to compatibility issues with the website.

Problem 5. Troubleshooting may be too technical

Most internet users only have layman computer skills so when the need to troubleshoot Downloadhelper arises, they may only be able to do basic things like restarting their browser or updating the extension. Anything more complicated than that may leave them stumped.

Problem 6. Downloadhelper does not detect the video

Sometimes the video file is available on the browser but Downloadhelper does not detect the video and therefore doesn't offer the download option. Even with the latest versions of the browsers and the extensions, this could still happen.

Problem 7. Flash files may require conversion

When a file is in MPEG-4 format, once it's downloaded on an Apple device, you're set to watch it again offline. However if it's a Flash file you might need to convert it and when using Downloadhelper the conversion process is technical and may be difficult to execute.For more troubleshooting, go to DownloadHelper Not Working Fixed .

Conclusion:

Today we have discussed two solutions to download videos in Safari , one is iTube HD Video Downloader, the best DownloadHelper for Safari. Another is to download videos from Safari direcly. Besides, we also talked about the downloaderhelper for Firefox and the problems about it. Among them, we highly recommend iTube HD Video Downloader, which could download any video embedded in the page with one click from over 10,000 sites and solve all the problems encountered on using safari directly or safari add-ons to download videos.

Video Downloader

• 1.1 Browser Video Downloader
• 1.2 URL Video Downloaders
• 1.3 Popular Video Downloader for Mac
• 1.4 Ant Video Downloader for Mac
• 1.5 Alternatives to aTube Catcher
• 1.6 aTube Catcher for Mac
• 1.7 AVGO Free Video Downloader for Mac
• 1.8 Netflix Video Downloaders
• 1.9 AVI Downloader
• 1.10 Downloader and Private Browser
• 1.11 ClipConverter Alternative
• 1.12 Getflv Alternative
• 1.13 Orbit Downloader Alternative
• 1.14 MP3 Downloader
• 1.15 Orbit Downloader Alternative for Mac
• 1.16 Real Downloader for Mac
• 1.17 ClipNabber for Mac Alternative
• 1.18 Freemake Video Downloader for Mac
• 1.19 Internet Download Manager for Mac
• 1.20 iTunes Downloader
• 1.21 Free MP4 Downloaders for Mac
• 1.22 StreamTransport for Mac
• 1.23 Freecorder for Mac
• 1.24 Top Alternatives to Free Studio
• 1.25 Top Alternatives to Jdownloader
• 1.26 Savevid Alternative
• 1.27 Your All-In-One Guide to Playlist Download
• 2.1 DownloadHelper for Chrome
• 2.2 DownloadHelper for Safari
• 2.3 Fix DownloadHelper Not Working Issues
• 2.4 DownloadHelper Not Working on Windows 10

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How to download YouTube videos on a Mac

If the idea of a long car journey or bedtime without a connection to the internet leaves you trembling with fear, there’s a solution. You can download those YouTube videos your kids (or you) love to watch to play back offline. Making a copy of YouTube videos on an iPad or iPhone is really easy, but the same can’t be said if you want to save YouTube videos on your Mac.

The most curious thing about this particular issue is that YouTube allows YouTube videos to be downloaded to an iPad or iPhone (if you subscribe to YouTube Premium , $11.99/£11.99 a month, one-month free trial). The same is true of Disney, Netflix and Prime , who also allow downloads to mobile devices, but not the Mac. For some reason these services do not seem to want people to download anything to a Mac, perhaps this is because they offer apps for mobile devices and therefore have control over how those recordings are stored and how long they are available for (YouTube Premium only lets subscribers download video and music on to mobile devices, and it will only be available to watch offline for 30 days, for example).

Since there are no apps for YouTube or the other streaming services on the Mac, the content owners won’t have control over how the recordings are used. Obviously the solution would be for Mac versions of the apps to be offered, but as yet this hasn’t happened.

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However, just because YouTube doesn’t make it easy to download YouTube videos on a Mac doesn’t mean you can’t. Apple makes it possible to screen capture what is playing on your Mac, so ripping a YouTube video with the audio on to your Mac is not too much of a challenge. We’ll run though this process below.

There are also free and paid for apps that will also do this for you with a little more finesse, and we will include some of these options below too. In our experience the free apps are usually more trouble than they are worth and potentially dangerous. (If you see a warning that you need to install Flash, for example, it really could be a scam, or at worse malware!)

Before we start, we have to point out that you should be aware of copyright issues. Firstly, you shouldn’t download someone else’s video and then, for example, upload it to your own YouTube channel or use it to promote your business. You should also note that downloading YouTube videos goes against YouTube’s terms of service. The company specifies that “You shall not download any Content unless you see a ‘download’ or similar link displayed by YouTube.”

How to download YouTube videos on a Mac for free

It is really easy to download YouTube video for free with software that comes with your Mac. You don’t need to download an app at all. Since Mojave, macOS has had an in-built screen recording feature. You can capture what is playing on your screen and the audio. Just note that Mac mini doesn’t have an inbuilt microphone so you would need a microphone to capture audio if you are using a Mac mini.

Option 1: Screen capture with audio on a Mac

• Press Command + Shift + 5.
• Click on Record selected portion.

• Click Options and make sure your microphone is selected.
• Click Record.
• Now start playing the video.
• Wait for it to finish and then stop the video. To stop the screen recording (you’ll find a stop button in the menu at the top of the screen or in the box as seen in the image below.)

This is without a doubt the best way to record from YouTube on a Mac. However, a short video can take up a lot of space on your Mac, and obviously it is necessary to wait while the whole video plays through.

Option 2: Record the screen using QuickTime

Before Apple merged the tools for screen recording with the screen grab tools in macOS Mojave, Mac users could use QuickTime to record the screen on their Mac. Since Monterey, if you try to screen capture using QuickTime it just defaults to the same tools as are offered by Command + Shift + 5, however, if you have an older version of macOS this is how it works:

• Open QuickTime Player (press Command + Space and start typing QuickTime).
• Go to the menu at the top of the screen and choose File > New Screen Recording.

• Click on the red button.

• Now click on Record.
• Start the YouTube video playing (make sure the sound is on).
• Once the YouTube video has played you can click on the stop button in the menu at the top of the screen.
• The video will open so you can check it before saving it.

Best apps to download YouTube video

There are also some solutions on offer that will download the YouTube video for you, rather than you have to record the screen of your Mac while playing the video. This might be a preferred option if you don’t have the time to sit and wait for an hour of Peppa Pig to play. It should also result in much smaller file sizes.

$20, 14-day trial Download Downie

Downie from developer Charlie Monroe costs $20 and can be used to download and save video from thousands of websites.

When you start up the app you can make various tweaks, to, for example, always download best quality, force MP4 format, and perform post-processing. Downie is available as a browser extension for Firefox, Safari and Chrome, but you can just drag and drop a link from a browser onto Downie in the Dock or it’s download window, and download the video. You can even choose the relevant subtitles.

The download of a 30 minute view took seconds and the resulting video looked excellent quality and only took 77MB space on our Mac.

It includes a free 14-day trial.

EaseUS Video Downloader

• $19.99 a month (currently $12.99), free trial
• Download EaseUS

EaseUS’s video downloaded is simple to use. Once the app is installed you can view content on a number of popular video hosting sites, including YouTube, and we were able to download videos (although we did find a few we couldn’t download).

There were four download options that indicated what the file size would be. It is also possible to just download audio as an MP3.

The software indicated how long the download would take and counted down the seconds remaining. We could hear the video playing in the background, but couldn’t see it. Once downloaded the video was saved to our Documents folder where we could play it.

The free trial lets you download two items.

Parallels ToolBox

• $19.99/£15.99 a year, 7-day trial
• Download Parallels Toolbox

On the basis that going with a well-known company means you are more likely not to end up with at best bad software, at worse malware on your Mac, we’ll look at Parallels ToolBox.

Parallels (the people behind the software that makes it easy to run Windows on your Mac ) have come up with a number of tools that can be used to simplify a number of tasks on your Mac. ToolBox is the result of their experience manning a help desk for their customers running Parallels on a Mac. So many customers phoned up asking how to do various things that Parallels thought some easy to use tools might be a good solution. And so Parallels Toolbox was born.

• Once you have download and installed Parallels Toolbox you’ll see a toolbox icon in the menu at the top of your screen. Click on that.
• You’ll see a number of tools including Airplane Mode, Free Memory, Do Not Disturb, Make Gif, and Download Video. Click on Download Video.
• Toolbox will instruct you that you need to enable a Safari extension in order to download video. Click Enable.

• Once the download has finished you will find the video file in your Downloads folder (which might not be immediately obvious).

The file will be saved as an MPEG-4 movie. It will open and play in QuickTime on your Mac.

If you are looking for an easy way to get the video onto an iPad or iPhone one solution would be to copy the video onto iCloud so you can access it from the Files app. You can then download it from there and play it whenever you want. We have more details about saving a YouTube video to an iPhone or iPad .

iTubeDownloader

• $8.99 (about £7)
• Download iTubeDownloader

iTubeDownloader charges a fee – it’s $8.99 for the activation code, and students can get 35% off – but there’s a free trial that may be sufficient for your needs.

It looks like a browser, but it automatically directs you to YouTube’s home page. You then browse the site as normal, except that there’s now a big Download button next to the URL bar. Tap this at any point to grab the video you’re currently viewing (or the video whose URL you’ve pasted into the address bar).

We found it easy to use iTubeDownloader when we first tried it our in 2019, and the resultant download was of a good quality. Unfortunately when we tried it out again in 2022 we were unable to download anything. A list of reasons were given.

When it does work, you get a choice of download quality settings. The only downside, really, is that it isn’t free beyond the terms of the trial.

Author: Karen Haslam , Managing Editor

Karen has worked on both sides of the Apple divide, clocking up a number of years at Apple's PR agency prior to joining Macworld more than two decades ago. Karen's career highlights include interviewing Apple's Steve Wozniak and discussing Steve Jobs’ legacy on the BBC. Having edited the U.K. print and online editions of Macworld for many years, more recently her focus has been on SEO and evergreen content as well product recommendations and buying advice on Macworld.com.

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Where to Find Downloaded Files in Safari on a Mac and How to Manage Them

After downloading a file, it's not always easy to find where it saved. Here's how to find and manage Safari downloads on your Mac.

While browsing the web in Safari, it’s common to need to download files from different websites. But sometimes it can be a challenge to find where these Safari downloads are saved.

Below are several ways to find and manage Safari downloads on your Mac.

How to Download Files Using Safari

There are different ways to save items from Safari to your Mac , depending on the type of item you want to save. While some items in webpages can’t be downloaded, files, images, software, and apps often come with a dedicated download button. Otherwise, Control-click or two-finger tap an item to save or download it.

It’s best not to download software or apps if they aren’t from a trusted source.

Where to Find Safari Downloads on a Mac

Unless you’ve chosen otherwise, items that you’ve downloaded from Safari automatically go to your Downloads folder. To find this, open Finder and click Downloads from the sidebar or press Cmd + Option + L .

You can change where your downloaded files save, if you want:

• Head to Safari > Preferences .
• Click the General tab. Go to File download location , then choose from the popup. Select Ask for each download if you want to be in more control of each download.
• If you want to select a specific destination, click Other and select your desired folder.

Use the Downloads Button in Safari

Quickly access your downloads in Safari by clicking the Downloads button, a downward arrow enclosed in a circle icon on the top-right of the Safari window. Note that this won’t appear unless you’ve recently downloaded an item.

Open the Downloads Stack in the Dock

Another way to immediately access your downloaded files is through the Dock. Your recent downloads are often found on the right side of the Dock in a stack. Hover over it to preview the contents or click to expand it.

Open the Downloads Folder in Finder

As we already mentioned, you can also find your Safari downloads using Finder. This is a valuable utility to locate items on our Mac. Simply click the magnifying button on your menu bar and type "downloads," or go to your Dock and click Finder to open the Finder window.

You can usually find the Downloads folder in the sidebar, under Favorites.

How to Manage Your Safari Downloads

There are several ways to manage your in-progress or completed downloads in Safari. To perform these actions, open the Downloads menu in Safari itself. Here’s what you can do:

• Pause Downloads: If you’re currently downloading, click the stop button beside the file name to pause the download, then click the resume button to resume it again.
• Remove a downloaded item: If you want to remove a single item from the list, Control-click the item and select Remove from List . You can also remove all your recently downloaded items by clicking Clear in the top right of the popup.

By default, Safari automatically deletes downloaded items after a day. If you want to change this:

• Go to Safari > Preferences .
• Click General , then go to Remove download list items . Choose from After one day , When Safari quits , Upon successful download , or Manually .

Manage Your Safari Downloads

There is a lot of content you can download on the web, and simply knowing how to download it is usually half the battle. But once you’ve done that, you can use the tips in this guide to find and manage your Safari downloads with ease, even customizing your download preferences to get fuller control over where your files save and when they get deleted.

Apple Safari

Apple's Web browser.

Apple Safari overview

Apple Safari is Apple's web browser that comes bundled with the most recent macOS. Safari is faster and more energy efficient than other browsers, so sites are more responsive and your notebook battery lasts longer between charges. Built-in privacy features are stronger than ever. It works with iCloud to let you browse seamlessly across all your devices. And it gives you great ways to find and share your favorites. Put it all together, and no other browser offers such a rich web experience.

Safari for Mac has a condensed and minimalistic interface that offers mac users faster, private browsing with fewer interruptions and extended battery life.

When you download Safari for Mac you will get enhanced protection against invasive malicious software and customizable private browsing options to protect your information.

While browsing privately in Safari, pages that you visit in private mode will not appear in your browsing history list.

The Safari browser uses fewer system resources and allows extended browsing times while iCloud allows you to sync all your web activity seamlessly across devices.

A vast library of extensions available to enhance usability and productivity in the workplace or at home.

How to Update Safari on a Mac?

• Open "System Preferences" and click on the "Software Update" icon.
• If you have an update available it will list the version of macOS that you will be updating too, and what is going to change.
• To start the update there will be an "Update" button.

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Safari Features

• Intelligent Tracking Prevention - enhanced privacy protection
• Reader mode - read without ads and other distractions
• Safari App Extensions - to customize the browsing experience on macOS
• Web Inspector - create custom audits with the new audit tab for running tests against web content
• Use iCloud to sync seamlessly across all your devices
• Browse Desktop sites with Ipad or iPhone
• Enhanced support for the most popular productivity websites
• Dark mode support for websites
• Enhanced password protection
• Sign in With Apple account to Safari now supported
• New Changes sidebar in the Elements tab
• Added the Device Settings menu
• New Security tab in the resources view
• Safari Developer Tools
• Pay with Apple Pay
• Customizable RSS feeds

Compatibility

The default browser for Apple devices and there are no official versions of Safari for other devices. Apple no longer supports Mac OS 10.14 for Macbooks older than 2012.

Known Issues

• No support for WebSQL
• No support for Legacy Safari Extensions
• Can't update Safari on OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or earlier
• no support for windows
• Poor support for new web technologies and open source formats

What’s new in version 17.5

Updated on May 15 2024

Resolved Issues

• Fixed the proximity calculation for implicit @scope. (124640124)
• Fixed the Grid track sizing algorithm logical height computation avoid unnecessary grid item updates. (124713418)
• Fixed any @scope limit making the element out of scope. (124956673)

Full list of changes available here

Information

Developer’s website, app requirements.

• Apple Silicon
• macOS 14.4 or later
• Version 17.5 for Monterey
• Version 17.5 for Ventura
• Launch Safari
• Clear History
• Clear cache
• Remove extension
• Turn off plugins within Safari
• Delete plugins
• Your browser will be restored to its factory settings.
• Launch Safari and click on the menu
• Select the "Preferences" option.
• Go to the "General" tab.
• Select the default browser to use.
• Close Preferences.
• Quit Safari.

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Ratings and Reviews

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Mobile vs. Desktop

For YT particularly, I’ve noticed it blocks more ads on desktop versus on mobile. I have all of the settings as recommended by the app. It does block ads played DURING the video, but doesn’t skip the black screen like it did before, causing a watch delay. To reiterate, I’m watching 5-10 seconds of black screen, which is better, but then I’m still seeing stationary ads on the home page of YT while scrolling through my feed. It’s blocking about 60-70% of ads, essentially. Last week, it used to not force me to watch the black screen at all. I suspect this is action by YT to throttle adblock users. I do have suspicions there will be more of a focus on the mobile side of things to push ads, as that’s how most people use YT. Overall, I’m pretty happy but I do wish it worked as before.

Developer Response ,

To improve YouTube ad-blocking on mobile, make sure you're on the latest version of the app (10.9.1) and have fully restarted Safari after updating. For the black screen issue, it could be due to YouTube's changes to counter ad blocking. On desktop, ensure the Safari extension for video is enabled for better performance. If you're still seeing ads on the YouTube homepage, try restarting the app and Safari. Ad serving methods evolve, but we constantly update to stay ahead. If issues persist, please send screenshots of the ads via the Report Website feature inside the app for further assistance.

Free vs Paid

This app is Safari specific. Read that again. It is for safari only. If the app isn’t working for you, either you need to watch the instructions again or switch to safari. In the words of a great pale comedian, “Its so simple.” Well that or your looking at some grossly malware infused websites. I only use safari so this is a great app as safari’s own ad blockers can’t stop a flea sized ad. This app can stop a truck sized ad. My main sites I go to went from 3 or 4 annoying “redirects/floaty ad/pop up/suddenly play noise scaring the bujeezus outta me” ads to almost zero. I’ve only seen one or two that defy to blocker but they don’t do anything anymore unless you click them… Which I did! Well I wanted to know how well the blocker was working. Lol. The option to switch to the paid version pops up when you first open the app. There is a subscribe button that will start the free trial of the paid version after which “when” the trial ends a subscription will automatically start. Close this to use the free version. If you subscribe… well duh you subscribed. Nuff said. If you closed rather than hitting subscribe you can choose the paid version later if you realize how awesome this ad blocker is. Which it is. Awesome as a Sunday morning with milk, cookies, and nothing to do but eat them. The peeps that made this have my thanks, respect, and money lol. Support good programmers.

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Amazing app! I have used many ad blocking Applications and while they did block adds to a certain extent some ads were still able to pop up. I decided to purchase this app on a whim because I was tired of using free ad blocking apps and not receiving the quality that I wanted. And I can tell you that this app is life-changing when it comes to surfing the Internet on your phone. Because the odds are no longer able to pop up and load on the web page all of the websites that I have accessed ever since using this application have loaded almost 100 times faster than what it was before I downloaded this app. To anyone who doesn’t want To wait for a page to load because of a enormous amount of ads I would definitely recommend this app it is 100% worth the money!

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