Vid-dl is a modern desktop video downloader designed to simplify the process of downloading videos, audio, playlists, and bulk URLs from over 1000+ websites, including YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, and more. It leverages yt-dlp technology through an intuitive, lightweight interface to provide users with a seamless experience.
Key Features:
Download high-quality videos up to 2K resolution across multiple platforms.
Extract audio in MP3 or M4A formats for offline listening.
Track download history and manage queues efficiently.
Support for bulk video downloads by adding multiple links or importing from files.
Smart subtitle embedding when available.
Modern interface with dark/light themes for enhanced comfort.
Network controls, including speed limits, proxy support, and IPv4 compatibility.
Ultra-lightweight application design for smooth performance.
Target Audience and Benefits:
Ideal for content creators, educators, researchers, and anyone looking to save time by downloading media offline. Vid-dl helps users stay compliant with copyright laws while accessing a robust set of tools for managing their digital content.
Available via Winget, install Vid-dl effortlessly using the command line or package manager, making it easy to integrate into your workflow.
README
vid-dl v1.3
Vid-dl is a modern desktop video downloader. Download any publicly available videos, audio, playlists and media via a clean, lightweight interface.
Features
Download videos at max quality of 2K which support over 1000+ sites
Download audio-only formats (MP3 or M4A)
Download history tracking and queue management
Modern desktop interface in both dark and light themes for comfortable usage
Ultra-Lightweight application
Bulk Video Downloads - Add multiple video links at once or import them directly using a support file type.
Smart Download Options
Download subtitles (when available)
Embed thumbnails into video files
Choose preferred formats and quality
Network Control Features
Set download speed limits to avoid network congestion
IPv4 network support
Proxy support for restricted environments
Choose connection source (when multiple connections detected)
System Requirements
Windows
Windows 10 or Windows 11
(Earlier Windows versions are not officially supported but after extra runtime installations it could run well)
Internet connection
The app might automatically detect missing dependencies and assist with installation.
Installation
Just download the latest version and run the installation
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2015–2022 (x64) (usually already installed on most systems)
FFmpeg - the app will ask for a selt installation
Known Limitations
Some websites may not be supported. If a download fails, try using the Generic Extractor.
Users are responsible for complying with applicable copyright laws and website terms of service.
Features and the user interface may change during development.
Vid-dl does not collect personal information.
Anonymous usage statistics may be collected to improve application performance and reliability.
No downloaded content is uploaded to external servers.
Disclaimer
Vid-dl is a general-purpose media downloading tool.
Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their use of the software complies with all applicable laws, regulations, terms of service for websites and copyright requirements in their jurisdiction.
The developers of Vid-dl do not encourage or promote copyright infringement, unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, or violations of platform terms of service.
Users are responsible for making sure they have the rights, permissions or licenses to download any content.
You agree that you are responsible for your own actions and compliance with applicable laws, by using this software.
Technologies Used
yt-dlp
License
This project is provided for educational and personal use.
