OnionMedia X
Free open-source video and audio downloader and converter built on yt-dlp and FFmpeg.
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Is OnionMedia X free?
Yes, free and open source
- License:
- AGPL-3.0
Checked on OnionMedia X's site Nov 1, 2026
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About OnionMedia X
OnionMedia X is a free desktop app that combines a video downloader and a media converter in one window. The download side uses yt-dlp, so it handles YouTube and many other sites; it has a built-in YouTube search, a download queue, a choice of resolution or audio only, and can re-encode downloads to H.264 for compatibility. The converter side uses FFmpeg to re-encode video and audio, change resolution, aspect ratio, bitrate and frame rate, trim clips and edit file tags, with hardware-accelerated video encoding where your GPU supports it. It is the cross-platform port of the original Windows OnionMedia app, rebuilt with the Avalonia UI framework on .NET, and is published on GitHub releases and Flathub for Windows and Linux. It is open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence and costs nothing. It is aimed at people who want a point-and-click front end rather than typing yt-dlp or FFmpeg commands, though it offers fewer options than either tool on the command line.
Best for: Windows and Linux users who want downloading and converting video in one free GUI.
Pros and cons
What works
- Downloader and converter in one free app
- Hardware-accelerated encoding and basic trimming
- Open source with no ads
Why people leave
- No macOS build
- Fewer options than using yt-dlp or FFmpeg directly
- Small project with a single main maintainer
OnionMedia X vs HandBrake
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| Attribute | OnionMedia X | HandBrake |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Open source | Open source |
| Verified price | — | — |
| Free plan | Free app | Free app |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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OnionMedia X: common questions
What is OnionMedia X?
OnionMedia X: Free open-source video and audio downloader and converter built on yt-dlp and FFmpeg. Best for windows and Linux users who want downloading and converting video in one free GUI. Available for Windows and Linux.
Is OnionMedia X free?
Yes. OnionMedia X is free, open-source software.
Is OnionMedia X open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at onionware-github/OnionMedia-X.
What platforms does OnionMedia X run on?
OnionMedia X is available for Windows and Linux.
What are the best alternatives to OnionMedia X?
The highest-ranked OnionMedia X alternatives right now are HandBrake. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
OnionMedia X vs HandBrake: what's the difference?
Both OnionMedia X and HandBrake are free and open source. Only HandBrake runs on macOS.