yt-dlite

yt-dlite is a video and audio downloader with a graphical interface, built on yt-dlp and FFmpeg. It supports YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, and many other sites on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

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• Three operating modes. Offers Basic Mode for quick downloads, Professional Mode with detailed format selection, and Expert Mode for advanced yt-dlp commands.
• Cross-platform support. Works on Windows, Linux, and macOS, keeping the same interface and features on all operating systems.
• Codec selection. Lets you choose between video formats such as VP9, AV1, and AVC1, showing detailed technical information for each option.
• Built-in conversion. Includes FFmpeg for converting videos to formats such as MKV or GIF without requiring additional software.
• Playlist management. Downloads entire playlists, with options to process items sequentially or in parallel according to user preferences.
• Clipboard monitor. Automatically detects links copied to the clipboard and offers to start the download.
• Download history. Keeps a record of all downloaded files, with the ability to resume interrupted transfers.
• Direct search. Lets you find and download videos by entering search terms such as "How to cook pasta" without opening a browser.
• Stream merging. Automatically combines separate audio and video streams when needed to produce the final file.
• Visual themes. Includes light and dark interface modes to suit your viewing preferences.

yt-dlite was created in 2022 as an open-source project based on Python. It uses yt-dlp as its main engine, together with FFmpeg for media processing. Development is active, with regular updates that add support for new sites and features.

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