Powerful Video Downloading

yt-dlp offers advanced capabilities for downloading videos from YouTube and thousands of other sites, with support for various formats and quality options.

Extensive Site Compatibility

Beyond YouTube, yt-dlp supports a vast array of video hosting platforms, making it a versatile tool for content creators and enthusiasts alike.

Open Source and Customizable

As an open-source project, yt-dlp can be extended and customized to fit your specific needs. Contribute to its development or create your own plugins and features.

Advanced Format Selection

Choose from a wide range of video and audio formats, resolutions, and codecs. yt-dlp's intelligent format selection ensures you get the best quality available.

Playlist and Channel Support

Easily download entire playlists, channels, or user uploads with a single command. yt-dlp handles pagination and extraction efficiently.

Metadata Extraction

Extract rich metadata from videos, including titles, descriptions, thumbnails, and more. Perfect for archiving or integrating with media management tools.