This post provides a clear overview of what SurFast Video Downloader can do. Whether you are new to the app or have been using it for a while, this guide covers its core capabilities to help you better understand how it works and make your downloads smoother.

**Key Features:**

* Download **videos**, including private content and live streams
* Download **audio** or convert videos to audio
* Download **subtitles**, either with or without the video
* Download video **thumbnails**
* Support bulk downloads of **albums, playlists, and channels**
* **Trim and download** specific parts of videos or audio
* Schedule downloads in advance
* Set up auto downloads for new videos from playlists or channels
* Enable fast downloads via global settings
* Convert local video files on your device to MP3

**Supported Formats:**

* **Video:** MP4, WebM, AVI, MKV, FLV, MOV, GIF
* **Audio:** MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, AAC, OGG, OPUS
* **Subtitles:** SRT, VTT, LRC, ASS
* **Thumbnail:** JPG, WebP

**Video resolution:** Any quality from 144p up to 8K

**Audio quality:** 128 kbps, 256 kbps, 320 kbps, or original bitrate

**System Requirements:**

* **Windows:** 8, 10, 11
* **macOS:** 10.15 and later

Below, we will go through each feature area in detail.

# 1. General

The General tab is where you start most of your downloads. You can paste a link, monitor download progress, and access the Finished tab to view all completed files.

To begin, press **Ctrl+V** on Windows or **Cmd+V** on macOS, or click the **Paste URLs** button. After the link is parsed, choose your download preferences and start the download immediately.

# 2. Private

The Private tab includes a built-in browser that lets you browse websites and download content at the same time. Use this tab when you need to download videos that require you to be logged in.

Please note that SurFast Video Downloader only supports downloading private content that your account is authorized to view. You only need to log in once. The app will keep your session active for future downloads unless it expires or you clear the cache.

# 3. Tracking

The Tracking feature helps you automatically download new videos from tracked playlists or channels. It is especially useful for keeping up with regularly updated content.

You can also use this tab to schedule downloads of upcoming live streams before they go live.

# 4. Clipping

When you need to trim and download a portion of a video or audio file, use the Clipping feature. It allows you to select any segment without duration limits.

You can also use this feature to download all chapters from a video as separate files.

# 5. Global Settings (accessed via the lightbulb icon)

Global Settings let you define default download behavior. You can choose which components to download by default, such as video, audio, subtitles, or thumbnail, and set your preferred output format and quality.

Once enabled, the app will start downloading automatically as soon as you paste a supported link.

If you cannot find the output format you need during a download in the General tab, you can always go to Global Settings to access and select any supported format.

# 6. Video to MP3

This bonus feature converts local video files stored on your computer into MP3 audio files. While the app already supports extracting audio directly from online videos, this tool gives you extra flexibility for converting videos you have already downloaded or saved locally.

That covers the main features of SurFast Video Downloader.

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below. We are happy to help!

SurFast Video Downloader: Feature Overview