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yt-dlg

Ch 1076.9of 137Video Downloaders
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported sourcesmany sites supported by the youtube-dl backend
  4. 4Device platformsWindows, GNU/Linux, macOS
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com, yt-dlg.github.io
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Overview

yt-dlg is ranked #107 of 137 in video downloaders on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

yt-dlg plans and pricing

All plans
yt-dlg Free Free desktop app; download videos and audio from supported sites yt-dlg.github.io · 12 Oct 2026

Compared on video downloaders

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Supported sources
many sites supported by the youtube-dl backendgithub.com
Device platforms
Windows, GNU/Linux, macOSgithub.com

Facts

What it does
yt-dlg is a cross-platform wxPython GUI for downloading video and audio from sites supported by its downloader backend.yt-dlg.github.io · 12 Oct 2026
Backend
The project README says yt-dlp is the default command-line backend and that users can select youtube-dl in settings.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Download quality
Leaving the output format at its default selects the highest-quality option.yt-dlg.github.io · 12 Oct 2026
Format conversion
Converting to audio or embedding subtitles can cause files to be re-encoded, which takes time and CPU resources.yt-dlg.github.io · 12 Oct 2026
Extra options
Users can add downloader command-line options that are not available in the interface through the Extra settings tab.yt-dlg.github.io · 12 Oct 2026
Supported sites
Supported sites depend on the extractors provided by the downloader backend; the FAQ directs requests for new site support to youtube-dl’s issue tracker.yt-dlg.github.io · 12 Oct 2026
Dependencies
The project lists Python 3, wxPython 4 Phoenix, and PyPubSub as requirements, with FFmpeg optional for post-processing video files.yt-dlg.github.io · 12 Oct 2026
Downloads
The project page lists Windows and GNU/Linux downloads, source archives, and a PyPI package.yt-dlg.github.io · 12 Oct 2026
Windows distribution
The README says the app is available free from the Microsoft Store and mentions background automatic updates there.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Linux distribution
The project page links to the Snap Store, and the Snap listing warns its channel has not been updated in a while and may have stability or security issues.snapcraft.io · 12 Oct 2026
Privacy
The privacy policy says the app currently does not ask for personal information, while noting that third-party services may collect identifying information.yt-dlg.github.io · 12 Oct 2026
Release schedule
The FAQ says yt-dlg has no release schedule and a release will come when it is ready.yt-dlg.github.io · 12 Oct 2026
Support and contributions
The project directs users to its issue tracker for bug reports and invites pull requests for language support.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Notable limits
The FAQ says yt-dlg cannot expose every format reported by youtube-dl, though users can pass a custom format through extra commands.yt-dlg.github.io · 12 Oct 2026
Subtitle use
The FAQ says yt-dlg is not a dedicated subtitle downloader and describes options for downloading subtitles alongside or without video.yt-dlg.github.io · 12 Oct 2026

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