YouTube Downloader

Overview

The YouTube Downloader is a web-based application that allows users to download YouTube videos and audio in various formats and qualities. It is powered by yt-dlp and FFmpeg and provides an easy-to-use interface for seamless downloading.

Features

• Download YouTube videos in multiple formats (MP4, WebM, MKV)
• Extract audio from videos in various formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OPUS)
• Select between high and medium quality for downloads
• Supports cookies for authenticated downloads
• User-friendly UI built with Gradio

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.8+
• yt-dlp
• FFmpeg
• gradio
• tqdm
• python-dotenv

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-repo/youtube-downloader.git
   cd youtube-downloader

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Set up the .env file (optional for cookies support):

   echo 'FIREFOX_COOKIES="your_cookie_content"' > .env

Usage

Run the application using:

python app.py

Then, open the web interface and enter the YouTube URL, select your preferred format and quality, and download the file.

UI Overview

• YouTube URL: Enter the URL of the video you want to download.
• Format Selection: Choose between "Audio" or "Video".
• Quality Selection: Select "High" or "Medium" quality.
• Audio/Video Format: Choose the desired file format for the download.
• Download Button: Click to start the download process.
• Status Box: Displays progress and status messages.

File Storage

All downloaded files are saved in the outputs/ directory inside the project folder.

Troubleshooting

• If the download fails, ensure that yt-dlp and FFmpeg are properly installed.
• Check your internet connection.
• If authentication is required, use Firefox cookies by setting up the .env file.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Credits

• yt-dlp
• Gradio
• FFmpeg