youtube-dl-gui

A cross-platform graphical front end for yt-dlp and youtube-dl with a download queue.

FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux
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About youtube-dl-gui

youtube-dl-gui is a desktop window for the youtube-dl and yt-dlp command-line downloaders. You paste video links, choose a format and output folder, and it works through the queue. There is no need to remember command-line options.

It is written in Python with wxPython and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. This repository is a maintained fork of the original MrS0m30n3 project. It suits people who want what yt-dlp can do but would rather not use a terminal.

Strengths

  • Graphical interface for yt-dlp and youtube-dl
  • Queue for downloading several videos in one go
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux

Limitations

  • Depends on yt-dlp or youtube-dl to keep working with sites
  • Fork of an older project, so parts of the interface are dated

Details

Pricing
FreeFree to download and use from GitHub.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
oleksis
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
How it runs
Downloadable app
Account
Not required
Best suited for
People who want yt-dlp downloads without typing commands
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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