YTDLnisGeneral
Frequently Asked Questions
What is YTDLnis?
YTDLnis is a free and open source video and audio downloader for Android 7.0 and above, created by Denis Çerri. It is a graphical interface for yt-dlp and can download from more than 1000 websites. See Getting started.
Is it free? Does it have ads?
It is completely free and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0, with no ads. The source code is public. Only download it from the official sources listed in the download page and the repository.
Which websites does it support?
Every website that yt-dlp supports, see the list of supported sites.
Why isn't YTDLnis on the Google Play Store?
YTDLnis won't be on the Google Play Store.
yt-dlp and similar tools conflict with Google Play's content policy. Google might take down the app due to certain content, which the developers wishes to avoid.
Is YTDLnis available for iOS/iPadOS?
There is no iOS or iPadOS version and neither are there plans for one. Porting is difficult due to the separate codebases of iOS and Android apps. Also there isn't a library that implements yt-dlp for IOS. You might look into SW-DLT which is a basic tool for downloading in IOS.
Any app proclaiming to be "YTDLnis for iOS" is not by us and should be treated as a scam.
Can I download from Netflix / Amazon Prime etc?
Nope, and I mean yt-dlp won't support that. This is because Spotify is one of many services that is DRM protected, and DRM bypassing attempt is illegal. Not only Spotify, many platforms also do this. Which means, you'd need to find the other way to download from these DRM protected platforms.
Can I watch YouTube from the app?
YTDLnis isn't designed for video streaming, but for downloading video/audio streams.
Where are my downloads saved?
In the audio and video folders you set in -> -> . Finished downloads are listed in the Downloads tab where you can open the file, or see its path.
Can I download a whole playlist or channel?
Yes. Paste the link and pick the items. See Playlists & Multiple Items. To keep downloading new uploads automatically, use Observe Sources.
Can I download only a part of a video?
Yes, with the cut feature in the Download Card. You can make multiple cuts, or split by chapters.
Can I convert to mp3?
Yes. Choose Audio and select mp3 in the container. Keep in mind that YouTube doesn't have mp3 files, the app converts from m4a or opus, so the quality won't be better than the original.
Can I schedule downloads?
Yes. In the Download Card use the schedule button to pick a date and time. You can also restrict downloads to a time window with Download on schedule in -> -> .
Can I download in the background / many at once?
Yes. Downloads run in the background and you can run several at once with Concurrent downloads. See Download Queue.
Can I use my own yt-dlp commands?
Yes, with Command Templates, Extra Commands and the Terminal.
Can I download private or members only videos?
If your account has access, then yes. Log in with Cookies.
Can I move my data to a new phone?
Yes. Make a backup in the old one, move the file, and restore it in the new one.
Does the app collect my data?
No. Read the privacy policy.
Where should I report issues or suggest features?
The most preferred method is to report from GitHub, but before reporting anything, take a look at the existing ones first, one (or more) of them might be similar to what's on your mind. And therefore, we want to prevent duplicate issues. If you're sure that you understand and want to proceed, follow this link.
The second method is to report in the Telegram Group. Including #bug_report or #suggestion tag is preferred for easier tracking for the Dev, Maintainer, and Admin.
Can I help translate the app?
Yes! Translations are done on Weblate.
Which yt-dlp release should I choose?
More ➔ Settings ➔ Updating ➔ yt-dlp Source
- Stable (default), choose this if you don't rely on the app a lot or if you don't download from many sites.
- Nightly, has a balanced stability and is recommended for most users. Contains most of the fixes that the stable release doesn't have most of the time.
- Master, the least stable but comes with the very latest fixes and/or additions compared to the nightly release. Only recommended for advanced users or if necessary.
Read more here.
- You can also set your own custom source that represents a yt-dlp fork
Is it possible to get higher YouTube Music audio quality (higher than 128 Kbps)?
Yes, but you need YouTube Premium subscription, and the app would need it to make a cookie for it. If you don't have the subscription, then it won't be possible to get higher audio quality.
This higher audio is usually 256 KBps which the quality is twice the best quality without Premium. But remember, if you're trying to convert it to another container and/or set to higher audio quality for the sake of better quality again, then it won't work. Simply put, it's impossible, it just either won't make any difference or decrease its quality even. This has been done by many apps to trick users to think that the app can give users good or even best audio quality, which is really, really false