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Download files with yt-dlp or watch and record live streams with Streamlink. The tool picks the right command structure for you.

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Paste the link

Video page, playlist, livestream page or direct supported stream URL.

Paste a link before using the command.

Choose the result. The program is selected automatically.

Video quality

Container

Only this itemPrevents an attached playlist from being downloaded by accident.

Save into folder

Audio format

Conversion quality

Only this itemTurn off only when you deliberately want the full playlist.

Save into folder

Live quality

Player

Player executable or path

Wait if the stream is not live yetChecks every 10 seconds, up to 30 attempts (about 5 minutes).

Exact Streamlink stream name

Recording file

Streamlink writes the stream as received. TS is a safe general-purpose default for live HLS streams.

Watch while recordingOpens the player and records the same stream at the same time.

Advanced options

Do not overwrite existing completed filesSafe default. Embed metadata Embed thumbnail as cover art Download subtitles

Subtitle languages

yt-dlp language pattern, for example en.* or nl.*

Use cookies from my browserOnly for content you are authorized to access. Cookies are read locally by yt-dlp.

Browser

Use HTTP transport to the playerCan help when a player has trouble reading Streamlink's normal stdin pipe.

Your command

Download video

Best available video with yt-dlp

yt-dlp

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