YouDL is a powerful, minimalist browser extension that serves as a GUI for yt-dlp. It allows you to download media from virtually any website (YouTube, SoundCloud, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and 1000+ others) directly in Audio (MP3) or Video (MP4) format.

• Universal Compatibility: Supports every site supported by yt-dlp.
• Dynamic Previews: Automatically fetches video thumbnails, titles, and duration.
• Quality Selection: Choose between high-bitrate MP3 or specific Video resolutions (1080p, 720p).
• Premium UI: Modern Glassmorphism design with smooth animations.
• Native Integration: Works directly from your browser toolbar.
• Fast & Reliable: Leverages the power of yt-dlp backend.

The tool uses Python and FFmpeg to download and convert files.

• Python: Download and install it from python.org (make sure to check "Add Python to PATH").
• FFmpeg: Essential for MP3 format and high video quality. Download it from ffmpeg.org or install it via winget install ffmpeg in a terminal.

• Open your browser (Chrome, Brave, Edge, etc.).
• Go to the extensions page: chrome://extensions (or brave://extensions).
• Enable "Developer mode" (top right).
• Click on "Load unpacked".
• Select the folder named extension located inside this YouDL folder.

To allow the extension to save files on your PC, you need to register the "host":

• In the extensions page, look for YouDL and copy its ID (a string of letters like dfegdbmppdkmaif...).
• Go to the host folder of YouDL.
• Run the install_host.bat file.
• Paste the extension ID when prompted and press Enter.

1. Go to any supported website (YouTube, etc.).
2. Click the YouDL icon in your extension toolbar.
3. Choose "Download Audio" or "Download Video".
4. Your files will be saved in your Downloads/YouDL folder.

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