yt-dlp is an advanced command-line tool designed for downloading audio and video content from a multitude of websites, with support for thousands of sites. As a powerful fork of youtube-dl built upon the now dormant youtube-dlc, yt-dlp brings users a plethora of features and enhancements that elevate your downloading experience.

Key Features:

• Versatile Support: yt-dlp supports a vast array of websites, enabling users to download content from their favorite platforms effortlessly. For a full list of supported sites, refer to the Supported Sites documentation.
• Streamlined User Experience: The command-line interface provides an efficient way to download media, allowing batch downloading with ease. Usage examples include:

  yt-dlp [OPTIONS] [--] URL [URL...]
  

• Rich Options: Customize your download experience with a comprehensive range of options, such as video format selection, post-processing functionalities, and network settings. Examples include:

  yt-dlp --format bestvideo+bestaudio "https://example.com/video"
  yt-dlp --output "%(title)s.%(ext)s" "https://example.com/video"
  

• Post-processing: With built-in support for tools like ffmpeg, streamline merging and enhancing your media files post-download for the best results.
• Frequent Updates & Community Support: With ongoing development and community-driven improvements, users can benefit from the latest features and fixes. Update the program easily using yt-dlp -U to ensure the latest capabilities are at your fingertips.

Discover the full potential of yt-dlp and start enriching your media collection today! For more detailed instructions on usage, please visit the Wiki. Whether you are a developer looking to embed yt-dlp in your applications, or a casual user wanting to download your favorite videos, yt-dlp is the ultimate solution!