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YTDownloader User Guide

1. Install

  1. Open the latest GitHub Release.
  2. Download YTDownloader_Setup_v<version>.exe.
  3. Optionally download SHA256SUMS.txt and verify the installer hash.
  4. Run the installer.
  5. Launch YTDownloader from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.

2. Basic Download

  1. Copy a supported video URL.
  2. Paste the URL into the 網址 field.
  3. Select the media type from 媒體類型.
  4. Click 下載.
  5. Track progress in 下載清單.

The download list shows file name, media type, progress, status, and task actions.

3. Playlist Download

  1. Paste a playlist URL into the 網址 field.
  2. Click 下載.
  3. When the playlist window opens, select the videos you want.
  4. Click 下載 to add the selected videos to the main download list.

Private, members-only, deleted, or otherwise inaccessible videos may be skipped.

4. Task Controls

Use the buttons in the download list to manage active tasks:

  • Pause or resume a task when supported by the current state.
  • Retry a failed task.
  • Cancel a task.
  • Use 全部取消 to cancel all active tasks.
  • Use 清空已完成 to remove completed tasks from the visible list.

5. Download Folder

  1. Open 設定.
  2. Select 儲存.
  3. Choose the download folder.
  4. Click 套用 or 儲存.

Use 開啟資料夾 on the main window to open the configured download location.

6. Download History

  1. Open 下載紀錄.
  2. Filter by file name, media type, download result, or date range.
  3. Select entries and click 重新下載 to submit them again.

History can be cleared from 設定 > 儲存 > 清除歷史紀錄.

7. Appearance and Language

Open 設定 to adjust:

  • display language;
  • dark mode;
  • background color;
  • background image;
  • font and font size;
  • download concurrency.

8. Verify File Hashes

Each GitHub Release includes SHA256SUMS.txt. To verify the installer:

Get-FileHash .\YTDownloader_Setup_v<version>.exe -Algorithm SHA256

Compare the output with the matching line in SHA256SUMS.txt.

9. Legal Notice

YTDownloader is a download helper. It does not grant rights to any downloaded video, audio, subtitle, thumbnail, or other media. Use it only for content you are legally allowed to download and use, and follow applicable law, platform terms, and rights-holder permissions.

YTDownloader may be installed and used for personal, learning, backup, and other non-commercial purposes. Commercial use, redistribution, product bundling, paid packaging, and commercial service use are not permitted. The source repository is private and no source-code license is granted unless J.J.Ding gives express written permission.