yt-dlp

A feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader supporting hundreds of sites.

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Verified 5h ago

Version 2026.08.19 Released 2026-08-19

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#### A description of the various files is in the [README](https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp#release-

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Verified checksum File integrity

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SHA-256 52fe3c26dcf71fbdc85b528589020bb0b8e383155cfa81b64dd447bbe35e24b8

Install with one command

Prefer a package manager? Paste this into Windows Terminal:

winget winget install --id yt-dlp.yt-dlp -e

scoop scoop install yt-dlp

choco choco install yt-dlp -y

Platforms: Windows

yt-dlp compared

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Attribute	yt-dlp This page	CrossDesk	Transmission Remote GUI	Mem Reduct
Developer	yt-dlp project	kunkundi	Transmission Remote GUI	Henry++
Category	Utilities	Utilities	Utilities	Utilities
Platforms	Windows	Windows	Windows	Windows
Official sources	1	1	1	1
Verified official	✓	✓	✓	✓

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I download yt-dlp safely?

Use the official sources listed on this page. Each link is validated against an approved publisher domain and routes through a safe internal redirect — no third-party or bundled installers.

Which platforms does yt-dlp support?

yt-dlp is available for Windows.

Is this the official yt-dlp download?

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Who develops yt-dlp?

yt-dlp is developed by yt-dlp project.

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