VidArchive

A free, open-source cross-platform desktop utility for downloading media using yt-dlp and FFmpeg.

Features

• Queue-Based Download Manager
  Downloads are managed through a centralized queue system, allowing multiple items to be added, processed sequentially, and tracked independently.

• Video & Audio Support
  Supports video and audio download using yt-dlp’s capabilities.

• Real-Time Progress Tracking
  Displays live download progress, speed, and status updates streamed from background processes into the UI.

• Persistent Download History
  Completed, failed, and cancelled downloads are stored locally, allowing users to review past activity even after restarting the app.

• Interactive format selection
  Select supported format for the media using filters for media type, codecs, container.

• Cookie Support
  Allows authenticated downloads by loading user-provided cookie files or using browser profile

• URL and Download history

  Manage URL and Download history

• Task Control (Start / Cancel / Retry)
  Downloads can be cancelled mid-process, retried on failure, or removed from the queue cleanly.

• Fully Local & Open-Source
  No telemetry, no accounts, no external services. All processing happens locally.