yt-dlp-expert

To download YouTube videos and subtitles without manual flags, specify the URL and desired subtitle languages. The tool handles format selection, subtitle retrieval, and merge output conventions automatically.

The best way to extract audio-only from a video playlist is using format selection constraints to target audio streams. You can apply playlist range controls and naming templates to export audio tracks across multiple items efficiently.

Yes, you can download restricted content by providing cookie-based access. This allows the downloader to authenticate and fetch media from private videos or members-only content on supported platforms like YouTube.

Retrieve JSON metadata and thumbnails by requesting metadata extraction for the target video URL. This fetches the video's description, thumbnail, and detailed metadata information without downloading the full video file.

Yes, format selection supports constraints by quality, resolution, codec, and file-size limits. You can specify these parameters to merge the best available video and audio streams or limit downloads to fit specific size requirements.

Merge output conventions are needed when the highest quality video and audio streams are separated. The tool merges these independent streams into a single output file, ensuring you get the best possible quality without manual post-processing.