# YT-DLP GUI

> Free, open-source desktop app that wraps yt-dlp and ffmpeg in a premium Electron GUI for YouTube and Instagram downloads.

## What it is

YT-DLP GUI is an MIT-licensed Windows/macOS/Linux desktop application for downloading YouTube videos, audio, subtitles, and Instagram media without using the command line. Default output is H.264/AAC MP4 optimized for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

## Who it's for

- Video editors who need Premiere-ready MP4, WAV, or SRT/VTT subtitles
- Content creators downloading YouTube and Instagram reference clips
- Power users who want yt-dlp reliability with a GUI, live terminal output, and auto-installed dependencies

## Key features

- Video downloads up to 4K (MP4, MKV, WebM)
- Audio extraction: MP3 320kbps, M4A, WAV 24-bit, FLAC
- Built-in video clipper with in/out markers
- Subtitle download in 13 languages (VTT/SRT)
- Instagram Reels, posts, and IGTV support
- Auto-installs yt-dlp and ffmpeg on first launch
- No ads, no telemetry, no account required — downloads run locally

## Pricing

Free. MIT License. No subscription. See pricing.md for details.

## Links

- Website: https://ytdlpgui.birol.tech/
- Source code: https://github.com/birol-dev/YT-DLP-GUI-
- Releases (Windows installer): https://github.com/birol-dev/YT-DLP-GUI-/releases
- License: https://github.com/birol-dev/YT-DLP-GUI-/blob/main/LICENSE
- Changelog: https://github.com/birol-dev/YT-DLP-GUI-/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md

## Version

1.3.3 (as of June 2026)