YT-Forge

Spec sheet

Product

YT-Forge is a desktop video downloader and graphical interface for yt-dlp, designed for creators and editors.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Privacy

The maker says the app has no telemetry, analytics, or remote tracking and stores downloads, search history, and settings locally.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support

The maker links to GitHub to report issues.Read 12 Oct 2026 · yt-forge.com

License

The source is available under the PolyForm Noncommercial License, which permits personal and noncommercial use; the maker says commercial use requires a separate license.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Automatic updates

YT-Forge checks for yt-dlp updates each time the app launches.Read 12 Oct 2026 · yt-forge.com

Conversion

YT-Forge can re-encode VP9 or AV1 video to H.264 within the app.Read 12 Oct 2026 · yt-forge.com

Device platforms

macOS,Windows,LinuxRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Editor-friendly formats

The app prioritizes H.264 video and AAC audio for compatibility with editing software.Read 12 Oct 2026 · yt-forge.com

Google sign-in

The app supports Google sign-in for some videos that require an account, such as age-restricted or members-only videos.Read 12 Oct 2026 · yt-forge.com

Output formats

MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audioRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Playlists and queues

Users can paste a playlist to download its videos sequentially, and the app supports download queues.Read 12 Oct 2026 · yt-forge.com

Security notice

The app does not ship with an enterprise code-signing certificate, so the operating system may show a warning on first launch.Read 12 Oct 2026 · yt-forge.com

Supported sites

The maker says it supports more than 1,000 sites, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Reddit, and X.Read 12 Oct 2026 · yt-forge.com

Supported sources

YouTube,X,Instagram,TikTok,Reddit,Facebook,and 1,000+ other sitesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com

Thumbnails and history

The app offers full-resolution video thumbnails and keeps a persistent history of downloads.Read 12 Oct 2026 · yt-forge.com

Use restriction

The maker says YT-Forge does not circumvent access controls and asks users to download only content they have permission to access or distribute.Read 12 Oct 2026 · yt-forge.com

Video quality

The app supports downloads up to 8K when the source video is available in that resolution.Read 12 Oct 2026 · yt-forge.com

Plans and prices

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