Vid-dl
Modern desktop video downloader for fast, clean media downloads
V 1.1
Windows(x64) Only
Vid-dl is currently supported on Windows 10 & Windows 11 only. Earlier versions may work but are not officially supported.
Vid-dl is currently supported on Windows 10 & Windows 11 only. Earlier versions may work but are not officially supported.
macOS Support — Looking to release by the end of 2026
Vid-dl is not yet available on macOS, but support is actively being worked on.
Vid-dl is not yet available on macOS, but support is actively being worked on.
2K
Max video resolution
192 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 2K 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
100% Safe
0/68 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 (earlier versions not officially supported)
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.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 — this is a pre-release build.
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 version
URL Website URL (if applicable)
ERROR Any error message shown
STEPS Steps to reproduce the issue
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.