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This page writes the yt-dlp command for you.
Paste it into Terminal and the file is saved on your computer. To download straight from this page instead, start the helper.
Set up the helper, once
- Install yt-dlp and ffmpeg.
On a Mac:
brew install yt-dlp ffmpegOn Windows:winget install yt-dlp.yt-dlp Gyan.FFmpeg DenoLand.DenoOn Linux:pipx install "yt-dlp[default]", then ffmpeg and deno from your package manager. - Download the helper, one small file that needs Node 18 or newer.
- Run
node ~/Downloads/video-downloader-helper.mjs. It opens this page from your own computer, with real formats, sizes and a Download button.