YouTubeDL

6.6easy start · #115of 137
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Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

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YouTubeDL is ranked #115 of 137 in video downloaders on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

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Free plan: Yes
Maximum video quality: 1080p
Supported sources: YouTube
Output formats: MP4, MP3, AAC
Playlist downloads: Yes
Batch downloads: Yes
Device platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

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The record

Purpose: YouTubeDL is a cross-platform desktop application for downloading YouTube videos and playlists.
Formats: It downloads video as MP4 and audio as MP3 or AAC.
Quality: Video options are RAW, 1080p, 720p, 480p, and 360p, while audio options range from 128 to 320 kbps.
Queue: The app supports configurable concurrent downloads with 1–6 parallel workers, progress indicators, and duplicate-queue protection.
Resume: It stores download history in SQLite and skips previously downloaded videos only while their files still exist.
Cookies: It supports browser cookies and Netscape-format cookies.txt files for videos that require sign-in.
Dependencies: The download stack uses yt-dlp, FFmpeg, Deno, Node.js, and a local PO Token provider, which the deployment scripts set up and the app checks at startup.
Requirements: The listed requirements include Python 3.10 or later and Node.js 20.19 or later.
Limitations: The project says DRM-protected media cannot be downloaded and some age-restricted or SABR-only videos may fail.
License: The project is licensed under MIT, with attribution appreciated.
Intended users: The README describes the app as working fully for standard public YouTube videos and playlists.
Quality choices: Video options are RAW (best available), 1080p, 720p, 480p, and 360p; audio options are 320, 256, 192, and 128 kbps.
Batching: The app supports concurrent downloads with 1–6 configurable workers and can download full playlists.
Queue management: It offers per-item progress, a scrolling log, item deletion, queue clearing, and duplicate-queue protection.

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Best Video Downloaders in 2026#115 of 137

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Sources

github.com/mixbits/Youtubedl· checked 11 Oct 2026