# Free, Ad-Free Video Downloader with GUI (Built on yt-dlp)

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/free-ad-free-video-downloader-with-gui-built-on-yt-dlp/306377>\
**Category:** Tools & Scripts\
**Tags:** tools, programming, downloaders\
**Created:** [June 10, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/free-ad-free-video-downloader-with-gui-built-on-yt-dlp/306377 "2025-06-10T18:51:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![SRZ](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/srz/32/146132_2.png) [@SRZ](https://onehack.st/u/SRZ)\
**Post date:** [June 10, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/free-ad-free-video-downloader-with-gui-built-on-yt-dlp/306377/1 "2025-06-10T18:51:42Z")

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### Short Introduction

This guide introduces Downlodr — a free, open-source video downloader that uses the reliable `yt-dlp` engine but offers a modern, user-friendly interface. Unlike many competitors, it has no ads, no redirects, no registration, and supports bulk downloading across platforms. It’s built to be clean, efficient, and accessible for anyone.

### Simplified One-Line Flowchart

Visit Downlodr ➔ Install App ➔ Paste Video Link ➔ Download with GUI

[https://downlodr.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DownlodR-Info-Video\_compressed-2.mp4](https://downlodr.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DownlodR-Info-Video_compressed-2.mp4)

### Easy Step-by-Step Method

**Step 1: Go to the official Downlodr website**

- Access the tool via: [https://downlodr.com/](https://downlodr.com/)
- Alternatively, check the code or contribute via GitHub: [https://github.com/Talisik/Downlodr](https://github.com/Talisik/Downlodr)

**Step 2: Download and install the app (Windows only, for now)**

- Follow installation instructions from the website.
- App updates are available on GitHub, sometimes earlier than the main site (e.g., version 1.3.8).

**Step 3: Open the app and paste your video URL**

- Copy any video link (e.g., YouTube, etc.) and paste it into the app.
- A drop-down appears for selecting video/audio quality and format (e.g., 1080p MP4, MKV).

**Step 4: Select desired quality and file format**

- Options include different resolutions and file containers.
- Choose from available streams, and click to start downloading.

**Step 5: Use bulk download if needed**

- Supports playlists and multiple links.
- However, you may need to manually set format for each file.

**Step 6: Monitor and manage your downloads**

- You can add items to a list but currently, there’s no automatic queue.
- Start batches manually (e.g., 5 at a time) if needed.

### Quick Tips (Optional)

- Use the GitHub version for the latest features and fixes.
- Playlist downloads work, but you may need to re-paste links for failed items.
- Some users noticed download quality dropdown missing — updating to latest build usually fixes it.

### Important Notes

- Currently available for **Windows only** — macOS and Linux versions are planned.
- No browser extensions yet (though suggested).
- No queue or batch download manager (downloads are simultaneous).
- Not optimized yet for livestream capturing or webinar downloading.
- No restart or delete option for stuck downloads — reopening the app may clear them.
- One song in a playlist may download as `.mp4` even if others are `.mp3`.