Vid-dl

Modern desktop video downloader for fast, clean media downloads
V 1.0
Windows
Windows(x64) Only
Vid-dl is currently supported on Windows 10 & Windows 11 only. Earlier versions may work but are not officially supported.
macOS
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.
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

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

⚠️ 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
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.