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Open Video Downloader Jelle Glebbeek

download electron node nodejs video youtube youtube-dl
Use this command to install Open Video Downloader:
winget install --id=jely2002.youtube-dl-gui -e

Open Video Downloader

Open Video Downloader is a cross-platform graphical user interface (GUI) built using Electron and Node.js, designed to simplify the process of downloading videos from various platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter, and more. It offers a seamless experience for users seeking an efficient and user-friendly tool to manage video downloads.

Key Features:

  • Multi-Platform Support: Download videos from a wide range of platforms including YouTube, Vimeo, and Twitter.
  • Playlist & Channel Handling: Efficiently download entire playlists or channels in one go.
  • Customizable Downloads: Select preferred resolution and format for each download to suit your needs.
  • Private Video Access: Capability to download private videos, particularly on YouTube.
  • Multithreading: Supports up to 32 simultaneous downloads, enhancing efficiency.
  • Download Size Preview: Provides an estimate of the storage space required before initiating a download.
  • Automatic Updates: Keeps youtube-dl updated automatically for the latest features and compatibility.
  • Installer Availability: Installable via winget, ensuring ease of setup across supported platforms.

Audience & Benefits:

Ideal for individuals who value simplicity and efficiency in managing video downloads. Open Video Downloader saves time by handling multiple downloads simultaneously and keeps users informed about storage requirements, aiding in effective management of digital content. It is perfect for anyone looking to streamline their video download process with ease and precision.

README

Open Video Downloader (youtube-dl-gui) version badge GitHub downloads

https://jely2002.github.io/youtube-dl-gui

Open Video Downloader is a simple, cross-platform desktop application that lets you download videos, audio, subtitles and metadata from hundreds of supported websites, not just YouTube.
It provides an easy-to-use interface around yt-dlp so you don’t have to touch the command line.

Features

  • Cross-platform: works on Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • Audio or video downloads: grab full videos or extract only the audio track.
  • Subtitles and metadata: automatically saves available captions and video information.
  • Quality control: choose your preferred resolution, frame rate, and output format like MP4 or MKV.
  • Playlists: download entire playlists in one go.
  • Custom output: set your download location and control filenames using presets or custom templates.
  • Smart queueing: OVD balances multiple downloads automatically so your computer doesn’t slow down.
  • Authentication: supports browser cookie files, basic auth and video passwords.
  • Automatic updates: both the app and yt-dlp are kept up to date automatically.
  • Light and dark mode: adapts to your system theme with clear progress and error handling.

Download

The latest versions for Windows, macOS and Linux are available on the
GitHub Releases page.

Download the installer or archive for your platform and follow the normal installation steps.
No command-line setup is required.

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License
Last updated
5/15/2025
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Open.Video.Downloader_x.x.x_x64-setup.exe
Mac (Intel)Open.Video.Downloader_x.x.x_x64.dmg
Mac (Apple Silicon – M1, M2 … M5)Open.Video.Downloader_x.x.x_aarch64.dmg
Linux generic (x64)Open.Video.Downloader_x.x.x_amd64.AppImage
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Linux Fedora/RHEL (x64)Open.Video.Downloader_x.x.x-x_amd64.rpm
Linux Fedora/RHEL (aarch64)Open.Video.Downloader_x.x.x-x_aarch64.rpm

How it works

Open Video Downloader uses a front-end built with Vue 3 and a Rust backend powered by Tauri.
When you add a video or playlist, the app communicates with yt-dlp to fetch information, process options and start the download.
The download progress and any errors are displayed in the app.

Contributing

Developers are welcome to contribute.
You’ll need Node.js (v24+) and Rust installed.

npm install
npm run tauri dev

For more details, see CONTRIBUTING.md.

License and disclaimer

Open Video Downloader is distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license.

Use this application responsibly

The maintainers of Open Video Downloader cannot be held liable for misuse of this application, as stated in the AGPL-3.0 license (section 16).
We do not condone the use of this software to violate local laws or platform terms of service (including the DMCA).
Users are personally responsible for ensuring they use this software fairly and within legal boundaries.