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yt-dlp
yt-dlp is a command line tool that allows you to download videos and audio from various streaming platforms. It is an extended version of the popular tool called youtube-dl.
With yt-dlp, you can download videos from websites like YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, and many others. It supports a wide range of formats and resolutions, giving you flexibility in choosing the output quality.
One notable feature of yt-dlp is its ability to bypass region restrictions and age restrictions, allowing you to access content that may be blocked in your country.
The tool also provides options for customizing the download process, such as selecting subtitles or automatically merging video and audio streams. Additionally, it supports batch downloads, enabling you to download multiple videos in one go.
yt-dlp is an open-source project and is regularly updated to ensure compatibility with various websites and services. It benefits from ongoing community support, with new features and bug fixes frequently added.
The command line interface of yt-dlp allows for automation and integration into scripts or other programs, making it a valuable tool for developers and power users.
It provides extensive documentation that includes a comprehensive list of options and examples to help users utilize its functionalities effectively.
yt-dlp is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, allowing users of different platforms to take advantage of its features.
The tool maintains a user-friendly experience, with clear error messages and progress indicators during the download process.
Overall, yt-dlp is a powerful, reliable, and versatile command line tool for downloading videos and audio from numerous streaming platforms with extensive customization options.
List of commands for yt-dlp:
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yt-dlp:tldr:46154 yt-dlp: List the available downloadable formats for a video.$ yt-dlp --list-formats "${https:--www-youtube-com-watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0}"try on your machineexplain this command
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yt-dlp:tldr:4d7e8 yt-dlp: Download a video with a defined format, in this case the best mp4 video available (default is "bv\*+ba/b").$ yt-dlp --format "${bv*[ext=mp4]+ba[ext=m4a]-b[ext=mp4]}" "${https:--www-youtube-com-watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0}"try on your machineexplain this command
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yt-dlp:tldr:5a09b yt-dlp: Specify audio format and audio quality of extracted audio (between 0 (best) and 10 (worst), default = 5).$ yt-dlp --extract-audio --audio-format ${mp3} --audio-quality ${0} "${https:--www-youtube-com-watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0}"try on your machineexplain this command
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yt-dlp:tldr:96fc8 yt-dlp: Extract audio from a video (requires ffmpeg or ffprobe).$ yt-dlp --extract-audio "${https:--www-youtube-com-watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0}"try on your machineexplain this command
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yt-dlp:tldr:c4725 yt-dlp: Download a video or playlist (with the default options from command below).$ yt-dlp "${https:--www-youtube-com-watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0}"try on your machineexplain this command