Vixy Freecorder is a free toolbar that allows you to download videos from the internet.
The toolbar is easy to install, and works with both Firefox and Internet Explorer. In the installation process, you’ll be asked if you want to change a number of settings, such as your default search provider and homepage, but you can easily say no.
Obviously, being a toolbar, Vixy Freecorder comes with a lot of functions, but the main feature is the downloading module. It works very simply – just browse as normal, and when you want to download, access the Video History button and choose the videos you want to save or view again. Vixy Freecorder also installs an .FLV player, so you’ll be able view your videos directly.
The rest of Vixy Freecorder’s toolbar functions are a real mixed bag. There are various search providers, app stores, radio, chat, TV and more. If you’re a toolbar fan, you’ll love the flexibility offered by Vixy Freecorder – you can add or change all of the modules and visually, it’s pretty appealing.
That said, there are a million toolbar-free options that do the same job as Vixy Freecorder without all the bells and whistles. If you want to download videos, but not the toolbar, check out YouTube Downloader HD or YouTube Downloader. They’re much more slimline apps.
Vixy Freecorder does a good job of downloading video and audio. If you’re into toolbars, it’s a good option.
