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How to build a YouTube downloader in Python
Blog post from AssemblyAI
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Yujian Tang
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746
Language
English
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Summary
This tutorial guides users through building their own free YouTube video downloader app using Python libraries like youtube-dl and FFmpeg. The process involves installing the necessary libraries, configuring them for Windows or OSX, and creating two commands - one to download audio only and another to download videos. The final app allows users to conveniently download YouTube content without relying on sketchy websites with numerous ads.