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Download Command

The download command allows you to download videos from YouTube or other supported platforms using yt-dlp. This is useful when you want to download a video without processing it immediately.

Usage

Arguments

Options

Examples

Download a YouTube video

Download a video with specific quality

Download audio only

Download with subtitles

Output

The command downloads the video to the specified output directory:
If subtitles are requested, they will be saved alongside the video:

Supported Platforms

The download command supports various video platforms through yt-dlp, including:
  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
  • Dailymotion
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • And many more

Quality Options

The --quality option accepts various formats:
  • best: Best available quality
  • worst: Worst available quality
  • Resolution: 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, 240p, 144p
  • Format code: 137+140, 22, etc. (advanced usage)

Format Options

The --format option specifies the container format:
  • mp4: MP4 format (most compatible)
  • webm: WebM format
  • mkv: Matroska format
  • m4a: M4A audio format (when using --audio-only)
  • mp3: MP3 audio format (when using --audio-only)