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svtplay-dl
What svtplay-dl is
svtplay-dl is a free, open-source Python command-line program that downloads published videos from supported streaming sites to a local computer. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and self-hosted setups, with installation options for BSD, Docker, and source code. Supported services include SVT Play, TV4 Play, NRK, UR Play, Sveriges Radio, DR, Pluto TV, and the other listed broadcasters and publishers. Downloads can reach 4K and use MP4 or MKV, with MP4 as the default. The tool handles playlists, batches, and series episodes, including all episodes or a chosen number of recent episodes. Subtitle options include downloading available or all subtitles and merging them into media files. Users can choose stream method, bitrate, resolution, format, audio language, and video role. Other options include live capture, thumbnails, chapters, proxy settings, and NFO files. FFmpeg can post-process streams and subtitles. The project uses the MIT License, with Discord chat and GitHub issue support.
Who it suits
It is for people comfortable with command-line software who want to save content from supported services on a computer. Check source support before relying on it for a particular site.
What it does well
- Free MIT-licensed open-source program
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Downloads can reach 4K quality
- Handles playlists, batches, and episodes
- Offers subtitle download and merging
What to know first
- Only listed streaming sources are supported
- Command-line workflow requires technical comfort
- Snapshots may be broken
- FFmpeg may be needed for post-processing
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| svtplay-dl | Open-source command-line program; no paid tiers stated | Free |
As svtplay-dl.se lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
svtplay-dl offers extensive download controls for supported services, including quality, subtitles, episodes, and output format. Its command-line design and changing snapshot builds make source compatibility and installation details worth checking first.
Facts from svtplay-dl's own pages
- Batch downloads
- Yes · svtplay-dl.se, 21 Sept 2026
- Device platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux · svtplay-dl.se, 21 Sept 2026
- Episode downloads
- The tool can try to download all episodes of a series, and can also download the last specified number of episodes. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · svtplay-dl.se, 21 Sept 2026
- Installation
- The official install page lists Linux, macOS, Windows, BSD, Docker, and installation from source. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is distributed under the MIT License. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- Maximum video quality
- 4k · svtplay-dl.se, 21 Sept 2026
- Notable limit
- The download page says snapshots are created from each push and may be broken, and advises using them at the user's own risk. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- Other capabilities
- Options include live-stream capture, thumbnail downloads, chapter retrieval, proxy settings, and NFO file creation. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- Output
- The documented output formats are MP4 and MKV, with MP4 as the default. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- Output formats
- MP4,MKV · svtplay-dl.se, 21 Sept 2026
- Playlist downloads
- Yes · svtplay-dl.se, 21 Sept 2026
- Project audience
- The tool is designed for people who want to download videos from supported services to their own computer using a command line. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- svtplay-dl is a Python command-line program for downloading published videos from supported streaming sites to a local computer. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- Quality selection
- Users can select preferred stream method, bitrate, resolution, video format, audio language, and video role. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The official usage page says FFmpeg can be used for post-processing, such as combining media streams and subtitles into one file. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- Security setting
- An option allows users to disable SSL certificate verification for requests. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- Subtitle downloads
- Yes · svtplay-dl.se, 21 Sept 2026
- Subtitles
- It can download available subtitles, download all subtitles, or merge subtitles with the media file. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users to Discord for chat and GitHub for bug reports and issues. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported services
- The supported sites include SVT Play, TV4 Play, NRK, UR Play, Sveriges Radio, DR, and Pluto TV. · svtplay-dl.se, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported sources
- aftonbladet.se,dbtv.no,di.se,dn.se,dr.dk,efn.se,expressen.se,filmarkivet.se,flowonline.tv,nickelodeon.nl,nickelodeon.no,nickelodeon.se,nrk.no,oppetarkiv.se,regeringen.se,ruv.is,riksdagen.se,svd.se,sverigesradio.se,svtplay.se,tv3play.ee,tv3play.lt,tv3play.lv,tv4.se,tv4play.se,ur.se,urplay.se,vasaloppet.se,vg.no,viasat4play.no · svtplay-dl.se, 21 Sept 2026
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