MacYTDL
A native macOS GUI front-end for the yt-dlp and youtube-dl video downloaders, enabling easy downloading from hundreds of websites.
What is MacYTDL?
MacYTDL is a macOS-native graphical interface for the yt-dlp and youtube-dl video downloader command-line tools. It allows users to easily download videos from hundreds of websites without needing to use terminal commands, handling everything from individual videos to playlists and batch downloads. The application manages the installation and updating of required components like yt-dlp and FFmpeg, providing a complete, self-contained solution.
Mac users who want a simple, graphical way to download videos from various websites without dealing with command-line tools. This includes casual users, content archivists, and anyone who prefers native macOS applications over terminal-based solutions.
Developers choose MacYTDL because it provides a fully-featured, native macOS GUI for the powerful yt-dlp engine, with automatic component management, extensive customization options, and deep macOS integration including Services and notifications. It's a free, code-signed, and notarized application that makes advanced video downloading accessible to non-technical users.
Overview
A macOS GUI front-end for the YT-DLP video downloader
Use Cases
Best For
- Downloading videos from YouTube and hundreds of other supported websites on macOS
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