YT-DLP GUI is a free, open-source desktop application that gives yt-dlp and ffmpeg a graphical interface for local media downloads. It supports YouTube and Instagram, with video quality presets from 360p through 4K. Video output includes MP4, MKV, and WebM; audio extraction supports MP3, M4A, WAV, and FLAC. Subtitles can be downloaded as VTT or SRT in 13 languages. Other workflows include Instagram Reels, posts, and IGTV downloads, clipping, local video-to-GIF conversion, and dividing or cropping video. The default H.264/AAC MP4 is described as ready for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Downloads run locally, URLs remain on the computer, no account is required, and the maker says there is no telemetry or analytics. Windows has an installer for Windows 10 or later; macOS and Linux run from source with Node.js and npm. Only one concurrent download is allowed.
Who it is for
It suits video editors, content creators, and power users who want graphical media downloads without command-line flags. Users need Windows 10+ for the installer, while macOS and Linux use the source setup.
What is good
- Free for personal and commercial use
- Supports YouTube and Instagram
- Video quality reaches 4K
- Multiple video and audio formats
- Local downloads without an account
What to know first
- Only one download runs at a time
- macOS requires running from source
- Linux requires running from source
- No free trial is listed
Verdict
YT-DLP GUI offers broad format, subtitle, and editing-oriented download options across three desktop systems. Its local, account-free design is paired with a one-download concurrency limit and source-based setup on macOS and Linux.
YT-DLP GUI plans and pricing
All plansCompared on video downloaders
- Free plan
- Yes
- Maximum video quality
- 4k
- Supported sources
- YouTube, Instagram
- Output formats
- MP4, MKV, WebM, MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC
- Subtitle downloads
- Yes
- Device platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
