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Life & fun · January 15, 2025

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I made a tool to save multimedia from various platforms

My goal is to create a free media downloader that doesn't bother you. friendly, efficient, and has no paywalls or anything like that. I've been working on that for the last 3 weeks or so, it's not perfect yet, but it works, and I'm really excited to share it.

I made a tool to save multimedia from various platforms launched on January 15, 2025 with 69 votes, #430 of 6,142 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

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This tool downloads multimedia content from various platforms without paywalls or interruptions. It is designed for users who want a straightforward way to save media files. The downloader prioritizes simplicity and efficiency, offering free access with no premium restrictions. Though still in early development after three weeks of work, it provides functional performance for basic media saving needs.

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