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YDL GUI

Free#40 of 135 in Video Downloaders

YDL GUI: A configurable graphical downloader with queues, playlists, subtitles, and format conversion. Ranked #40 of 135 in Video Downloaders by our editors (4.7/10); pricing: Open source; best for users wanting a configurable graphical interface.

4.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
4.7 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Users wanting a configurable graphical interface
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Queues, playlists, pause/resume controls, and concurrent downloads
- Subtitle extraction, trimming, thumbnails, and format conversion
- Windows, macOS, Linux, plus Chrome and Edge browser integration
Where it doesn't
- Maximum supported video quality is not stated
- Requires a separate desktop app for browser-extension handoff
- The broad feature set may feel excessive for simple downloads

Our verdict on YDL GUI

YDL GUI is an open-source desktop application that provides a graphical interface for yt-dlp. It is aimed at users who want more control than a basic URL downloader, including format selection, video-only or audio-only downloads, playlists, subtitles, and organized download management. The application runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, while a browser extension sends supported URLs and cookies from Chrome or Edge to the desktop app.

Its main strength is the breadth of controls exposed through the interface. Users can preview a video's title, thumbnail, duration, and available formats before downloading. Queues include pause, resume, and cancel controls, while playlist downloads can include every item or selected items. Configurable concurrent downloads and fragment threading add further control for larger jobs. The yt-dlp foundation provides access to YouTube, Bilibili, Twitter/X, Twitch, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, SoundCloud, and more than 1000 sites. SponsorBlock integration and browser handoff extend that workflow beyond the desktop window.

YDL GUI also covers processing tasks that are often separate from downloading: subtitle extraction in SRT, VTT, ASS, and LRC, thumbnail downloads, time-range trimming, metadata embedding, proxy support, live-chat archiving, and re-encoding to MP4, MKV, WebM, MP3, AAC, FLAC, and more. That breadth suits users managing playlists or building repeatable media workflows. It is less appropriate for people who want a minimal downloader or prefer a command-line workflow, since its value comes from configurable graphical controls and its range of options.

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YDL GUI pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

YDL GUI fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Maximum video quality	Not verified
Supported sources	YouTube, Bilibili, Twitter/X, Twitch, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, SoundCloud, and 1000+ sites
Output formats	MP4, MKV, WebM, MP3, AAC, FLAC, and more
Playlist downloads	Yes
Subtitle downloads	Yes
Batch downloads	Yes
Device platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Deployment	Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome extension
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: yt-dlp, SponsorBlock, Chrome/Edge browser extension
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

YDL GUI integrations

YDL GUI lists 3 integrations on its own site.

yt-dlp
SponsorBlock
Chrome/Edge browser extension

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