yt-dlp Command Wizard
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Source URL
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Download Mode
Downloads the best pre-muxed format automatically. No ffmpeg merge needed. Ideal for quick downloads without codec control.
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Output & Filesystem
Browse fills the folder name as a starting point — complete the full path manually if needed.
Extension is added automatically from the downloaded format (e.g. .mp4, .mp3).
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Subtitles & Metadata
Embed Thumbnail
--embed-thumbnail
Embed Metadata
--embed-metadata
Embed Subtitles in Video
--embed-subs (mp4 / mkv / webm)
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SponsorBlock
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Cookies & Auth
⚠ Netscape HTTP Cookie File format required
Export using a browser extension such as Get cookies.txt LOCALLY. The file must start with
# Netscape HTTP Cookie File.
Browse fills the filename — complete the full path manually if needed.
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Network & Throttling
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Flags
Simulate (Dry Run)
-s / --simulate
Verbose Output
-v / --verbose
Ignore Errors
-i / --ignore-errors
No Overwrites
-w / --no-overwrites
Write Thumbnail to Disk
--write-thumbnail
Restrict Filenames (ASCII)
--restrict-filenames
List Formats Only
-F / --list-formats
yt-dlp "URL"
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Quick Presets