adnqcr7-code/privacy-yt-downloader
Privacy-first Windows script to archive YouTube channels in 720p MP4 – no Google login, no tracking. - adnqcr7-code/privacy-yt-downloader
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YT-DLP 720p Channel Downloader
Take back your data – Download YouTube videos without tracking, ads, or proprietary apps.
This simple Windows batch script uses yt‑dlp and FFmpeg to download entire channels or playlists in 720p MP4 format, with:
✅ Automatic size estimation before downloading ✅ Download archive to avoid re-downloading ✅ Easy limit on the number of recent videos ✅ Complete privacy – no Google account, no analytics, no tracking
Why use this?
Stop feeding your watch history to Google – downloads are direct, without signing in. No ads – watch offline, anytime. Full control – choose what, when, and where to save. Lightweight – runs on any Windows PC with just two external tools.
Requirements
Windows (7 or later) yt‑dlp – download the standalone .exe from yt-dlp releases and place it in the script folder. FFmpeg – download the shared build (includes ffmpeg.exe and ffprobe.exe) from gyan.dev or BtbN. Place both .exe files in the script folder.
Tip: All required executables must be in the same folder as download_channel.bat.
Installation
Download the download_channel.bat script. Place yt-dlp.exe, ffmpeg.exe, and ffprobe.exe in the same directory. (Optional) Create a shortcut to the script for quick access.
Usage
Double‑click download_channel.bat to launch. Enter the URL of a YouTube channel, playlist, or any URL supported by yt‑dlp.
Example: https://www.youtube.com/@channelname Or a playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...
Set a video limit (optional) – type a number to download only the N most recent videos, or press Enter to download all. The script will estimate the total download size and show the number of videos. Confirm by typing Y (yes) or N (no). Downloads begin – all videos are saved to: