Vid-dl

Vid-dl 1.6.5

Modern desktop video downloader powered by yt-dlp.

  • By Project Vid-dl
  • Proprietary
  • Updated Oct 20, 2026
Download for Windows

About Vid-dl

Vid-dl is a modern desktop video downloader.
It supports YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and many other websites
supported by yt-dlp through a clean and modern interface.

Technical details

PublisherProject Vid-dl
Version1.6.5
Release date2026-10-20
LicenseProprietary
Installer typenullsoft, msi
Architecturex64
Package IDProjectVid.VidDl
Install scopeCurrent user
DependenciesMicrosoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64

Install Vid-dl from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=ProjectVid.VidDl -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=ProjectVid.VidDl -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=ProjectVid.VidDl -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"Video.Downloader_1.6.5_x64-setup.exe" /S

downloadervideo-downloaderyoutubeyt-dlp

Vid-dl version history

1.6.0 Oct 19, 2026
1.5.0 Sep 22, 2026
1.4.0 Aug 30, 2026

v 1.4 —Stable Update
01/09/2026
Added:
Filenaming templates
Auto Pasting
Close to tray
Start on Startup
Auto-update yt-dlp option
Improved:
Output directory selector
Bundled up-to-dated yt-dlp

Other versions

  • 1.3.0
  • 1.2.1
  • 1.2.0
  • 1.1.0
  • 1.0.1
  • 1.0.0

Frequently asked questions

Is Vid-dl free?

Vid-dl is proprietary software from Project Vid-dl. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of Vid-dl?

The latest version is 1.6.5, released on Oct 20, 2026.

Is it safe to download Vid-dl?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 9eb60fc5614f03413fbbeae0d97d17dc0bada2484ee8415b7ff8205746708ef5.

Which Windows versions does Vid-dl support?

Vid-dl runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Vid-dl silently?

Run the offline installer with "Video.Downloader_1.6.5_x64-setup.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=ProjectVid.VidDl -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Vid-dl?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Vid-dl and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=ProjectVid.VidDl -e.

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