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 is for
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 is good
- 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
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.
svtplay-dl plans and pricing
All plansCompared on video downloaders
- Free plan
- Yes
- Maximum video quality
- 4k
- 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
- Output formats
- MP4, MKV
- Playlist downloads
- Yes
- Subtitle downloads
- Yes
- Batch downloads
- Yes
- Device platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
