dr Vid-dl — Modern Desktop Video Downloader

Vid-dl

Modern desktop video downloader for fast, clean media downloads
V 1.6.5
Download for Windows View on GitHub
Windows
Windows (x64) Support
Vid-dl officially supports Windows 10 & Windows 11. Earlier versions may work but are not officially supported.
macOS
macOS Support — Officially Available in v1.6.5
Vid-dl now officially supports macOS. Download for macOS
8K
Max video resolution
256 Kbps
Max audio Quality
1000+
Supported Sites

About

Vid-dl is a lightweight desktop tool for downloading videos, audio, playlists, and media from publicly available sources. Built with a clean, minimal interface, it strips away the complexity so you can grab what you need — fast. Powered by yt-dlp under the hood for broad website compatibility.

Features

High Quality Downloads Up to 8K video resolution support
Lightweight UI Fast, minimal desktop experience
Audio Extraction Export to MP3 or M4A format
Generic Extractor Access to a any publicly available video URL with this option
Download History Track and manage previous downloads
Multiple queue Items You can process up to 3 parrellel downloads at a time
Browser Authentication You can download private and age-restricted videos available for you
SponsorBlock You can save time by skipping sponsor segments in YouTube videos using SponsorBlock
Impersonate For Bypassing Bot Detection, access higher video quality and more.
100% Safe 0/70 vendors flagged by VirusTotal
No ads Experience a clean, ad-free interface without distractions
Free Closed-source and free to use for personal and educational purposes

System Requirements

Windows 10 or Windows 11 (x64; earlier versions not officially supported)
macOS (Apple Silicon)
Active internet connection
Missing dependencies are detected automatically — the app will guide you through the app

Installation

Method 1
Download from GitHub
1
Head to Releases and download the latest version
2
Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts
3
Launch Vid-dl and paste any publicly available video URL to start downloading
Method 2
Windows Package Manager (Winget)
>_ winget install -e --id ProjectVid.VidDl
Requires winget, included by default on Windows 11 and most updated Windows 10 systems.
Method 3
Download from Uptodown Store
Head to Uptodown store

Known Limitations

Some websites may not be supported. If a download fails, try switching to the Generic Extractor option.
Features and the user interface may change during development
Users are responsible for complying with applicable copyright laws and website terms of service.

Reporting Issues

Found a bug? Open an issue on GitHub and include the following details to help speed up fixes:

VERSION App version number
OS Your Windows/Mac version
URL Website URL (if applicable)
ERROR Any error message shown
STEPS Steps to reproduce the issue
Open a GitHub Issue G-Form (Anonymous Feedback)

Privacy

No Personal Data Vid-dl does not collect any personal information.
Anonymous Stats Only Basic usage stats may be collected to improve performance and reliability.
No Uploads Downloaded content is never uploaded to external servers.

Disclaimer

Vid-dl is a general-purpose media downloading tool. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use of this software complies with all applicable laws, regulations, website terms of service, and copyright requirements in their jurisdiction. The developers do not encourage or promote copyright infringement, unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, or violations of platform terms of service. By using this software, you agree that you are responsible for your own actions and compliance with applicable laws.