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<h1>yt-dlp GUI for Windows</h1>
<p class="subtitle">Prefer a graphical interface? Here’s how to pick a community <strong>GUI frontend</strong> for <strong>yt-dlp</strong>, set <strong>yt-dlp.exe</strong> and <strong>FFmpeg</strong>, choose formats, and keep things tidy.</p>
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<a class="btn" href="get.html?src=gui_page" rel="noopener">⬇️ Download yt-dlp.exe</a>
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<div class="note">Note: There is no official GUI. The projects below are community-made. Always review and trust but verify.</div>
<div class="muted" style="margin-top:8px"><span id="last-updated"></span> • Works on Windows 11/10</div>
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<h2>Popular GUI options (community projects)</h2>
<ul class="list">
<li><strong>Open Video Downloader</strong> — Cross-platform GUI that can use yt-dlp under the hood. Repository: <a href="https://github.com/jely2002/youtube-dl-gui" target="_blank" rel="noopener">github.com/jely2002/youtube-dl-gui</a>.</li>
<li><strong>GitHub search (Windows GUIs)</strong> — Explore more open-source GUIs: <a href="https://github.com/search?q=yt-dlp+gui+windows&type=repositories" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Search for “yt-dlp gui windows”</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Web dashboards/self-hosted</strong> — Manage downloads via browser UIs: <a href="https://github.com/search?q=yt-dlp+web+ui&type=repositories" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Search for “yt-dlp web ui”</a>.</li>
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<p>We do not maintain these tools and provide links for convenience. Review code, releases, and community feedback before installing.</p>
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<h2>Point the GUI to yt-dlp.exe</h2>
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<li>Most GUIs let you select the <strong>yt-dlp.exe</strong> path in settings.</li>
<li>Keep yt-dlp updated inside the GUI or by running <span class="code">yt-dlp -U</span>.</li>
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<h2>Enable FFmpeg for merges</h2>
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<li>Put <strong>ffmpeg.exe</strong> next to <strong>yt-dlp.exe</strong> or configure its path in the GUI.</li>
<li>Required for 4K/8K video+audio merges and MP3 conversion.</li>
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<h2>Preferred formats & quality</h2>
<ul class="list">
<li>Best quality: <span class="code">bestvideo+bestaudio</span> (merged with FFmpeg)</li>
<li>Cap at 1080p for compatibility: <span class="code">bestvideo[height<=1080]+bestaudio/best</span></li>
<li>Prefer MP4/H.264: <span class="code">bestvideo[ext=mp4][vcodec*=h264]+bestaudio[ext=m4a]/best[ext=mp4]</span></li>
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<h2>Folders & file naming</h2>
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<li>Use playlist/title variables if the GUI supports templates.</li>
<li>Example structure: <span class="code">C:/Videos/%(playlist)s/%(playlist_index)02d-%(title)s.%(ext)s</span></li>
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<h2>Common GUI issues</h2>
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<li><strong>Merge failed</strong>: Ensure FFmpeg path is set and up to date.</li>
<li><strong>Slow speed</strong>: Reduce concurrency in settings or try later; avoid throttled networks.</li>
<li><strong>Login required</strong>: Some GUIs support cookies; otherwise run via CLI with <span class="code">--cookies-from-browser</span>.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Prefer CLI control?</h2>
<p>For advanced cases, the CLI offers more control and diagnostics.</p>
<p>See: <a href="commands.html">Commands cheatsheet</a> • <a href="troubleshooting.html">Troubleshooting</a></p>
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<h2>Legal & safety</h2>
<p>Third‑party GUIs are maintained by their authors. Only download from trusted sources. yt-dlp is open source; always respect copyright and each website’s Terms of Service.</p>
<p>Next: <a href="download-windows.html">Download for Windows</a> • <a href="install.html">Install</a> • <a href="ffmpeg-windows.html">FFmpeg setup</a></p>
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