VideoKidnapper

VideoKidnapper 1.9.1

Open-source desktop app to trim, caption, GIF, and download videos from multiple platforms using yt-dlp and FFmpeg.

  • By AES256Afro
  • Open Source
  • Updated Oct 8, 2026
Download for Windows

About VideoKidnapper

VideoKidnapper is a free, open-source desktop app for grabbing and editing video. Paste a link to download clips from multiple platforms via yt-dlp, then trim to a range, add captions, and export as a video or an animated GIF — all locally with the full FFmpeg toolchain, so nothing is blocked or watermarked. Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and is released under the Apache-2.0 license.

What's new in 1.9.1

!VideoKidnapper, the new retro-stamp logo

Published to PyPI：https://pypi.org/project/videokidnapper/1.9.1/

macOS: *-macos-arm64.dmg (Apple Silicon) · *-macos-x86_64.dmg (Intel). Signed and notarized by Apple; FFmpeg bundled.

> A new logo, and the play controls no longer cover the time readout on smaller windows.

Changed

  • New logo. A retro stamp：the balaclava on a navy disc inside a cream badge, with "VIDEO KIDNAPPER" across the top and the app's steps, download, trim, caption and export, along the bottom. It replaces the blue balaclava everywhere: the window and taskbar icon, the app header, the Store tiles, the macOS and Linux icons, the website and the README. Small sizes such as the taskbar use a ring-free version of the mark, so it stays crisp at 16 pixels. Every logo file is now generated by scripts/make_brand_assets.py.

Fixed

  • The play controls covered the timecode on smaller windows. Below about 1400 pixels wide, the transport under the preview drew the play buttons on top of the time readout, cutting the duration off. The controls now move into the free space and the readout drops its hours when the panel is narrow, so both stay visible down to the minimum window size. Times also round to the nearest millisecond instead of showing 1.2 s as 01.199.

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Technical details

PublisherAES256Afro
Version1.9.1
Release date2026-10-08
LicenseApache-2.0
Installer typeinno
Architecturex64
Package IDAES256Afro.VideoKidnapper

Install VideoKidnapper from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=AES256Afro.VideoKidnapper -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=AES256Afro.VideoKidnapper -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=AES256Afro.VideoKidnapper -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"VideoKidnapper-Setup-1.9.1.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

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VideoKidnapper version history

  • 1.9.0
  • 1.8.4
  • 1.8.3
  • 1.8.2
  • 1.8.1
  • 1.7.4

Frequently asked questions

Is VideoKidnapper free?

Yes. VideoKidnapper is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license.

What is the latest version of VideoKidnapper?

The latest version is 1.9.1, released on Oct 8, 2026.

Is it safe to download VideoKidnapper?

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 d7e0f59910232f7399eb7cab1df05dd006a5910e58c17eb8f46379efcd09be4d.

Which Windows versions does VideoKidnapper support?

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

How do I install VideoKidnapper silently?

Run the offline installer with "VideoKidnapper-Setup-1.9.1.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=AES256Afro.VideoKidnapper -e --silent.

How do I uninstall VideoKidnapper?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find VideoKidnapper and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=AES256Afro.VideoKidnapper -e.

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