Format guide
MP3 vs AAC vs WAV
PulseDL supports three audio outputs. Pick based on compatibility and file size, then extract only content you are allowed to save.
Responsible use
Whether a download is permitted depends on the content, your rights to use it, the platform’s terms, and applicable law. Only download content you are authorized to download — for example your own uploads, material you have permission to save, Creative Commons content, or other uses allowed where you live. This is not legal advice. See Terms of Service and our Copyright page.
| Format | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| MP3 | Phones, cars, almost every player | Lossy; universal |
| AAC | Apple devices, smaller files at similar quality | Lossy; slightly less universal than MP3 |
| WAV | Editing and archival of permitted recordings | Uncompressed; large files |
At a glance
Guest and registered limits for formats, quality, and recovery. Compare Guest and Registered.
- Install required
- No — runs in the browser
- Guest quality limit
- Up to 1080p (no account needed)
- Registered quality limit
- Up to 2160p (4K)
- Playlist features
- Playlist analyzer, video selection, and bulk download
- Supported formats
- Video: MP4 and WebM · Audio: MP3, AAC, and WAV
- If you refresh
- Downloads continue on the server; recover completed files from History
- Account required
- Not required for guest downloads up to 1080p
- Responsible use
- Only download content you are authorized to download — see Terms
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Install required | No — runs in the browser |
| Guest quality limit | Up to 1080p (no account needed) |
| Registered quality limit | Up to 2160p (4K) |
| Playlist features | Playlist analyzer, video selection, and bulk download |
| Supported formats | Video: MP4 and WebM · Audio: MP3, AAC, and WAV |
| If you refresh | Downloads continue on the server; recover completed files from History |
| Account required | Not required for guest downloads up to 1080p |
| Responsible use | Only download content you are authorized to download — see Terms |