Stop choosing between malware, ads, and subscription fees. Verdl is free, open-source, and built with modern technology you can trust.
If you've ever tried to download a YouTube video, you've probably experienced this.
Most download sites are filled with malware, deceptive ads, and questionable privacy practices. You're trading security for convenience.
"Free" downloaders lock basic features behind paywalls. 4K? That's premium. Batch downloads? That's premium too.
Web downloaders can't run in the background, crash on large playlists, and can't access your file system properly.
Verdl is built on a simple principle: you deserve a YouTube downloader that just works. No ads, no tracking, no premium tiers. Just clean, professional software that respects your time and privacy.
See How Verdl is Different →Designed with intentionality. Every feature exists to solve a real problem.
Download single videos or entire YouTube playlists with one click. Select specific videos, choose quality, and start downloading.
Extract high-quality audio from any YouTube video. Downloads in WEBM format (highest quality), perfect for podcasts, music, or lectures.
Choose from 4K (2160p), 1080p, 720p, or 480p. Verdl always downloads the best quality available for your selection.
Download 1-5 videos simultaneously. Built-in rate limiting avoids YouTube's bot detection while maximizing speed.
Watch downloads progress in real-time with detailed status updates, speed indicators, and time estimates.
Cancel individual downloads or all at once. Verdl automatically cleans up partial files so your downloads folder stays clean.
Built-in browser headers and referer handling avoids YouTube's automated download restrictions. Plus, one-click yt-dlp updates.
Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Verdl automatically downloads the correct yt-dlp binary for your operating system.
A quick demonstration of Verdl's clean interface and powerful features.
Verdl downloading a playlist with real-time progress tracking
Verdl is built with cutting-edge tools for performance, security, and maintainability.
Yes! Verdl is 100% free and open-source under the GPLv3 license. There are no premium tiers, no hidden fees, and no ads. It will always be free.
Absolutely. Verdl is a local desktop application that doesn't collect or send any data. The entire codebase is open-source on GitHub for transparency. Unlike sketchy download sites, Verdl respects your privacy and security.
Verdl works on Windows (10+), macOS (10.15+), and Linux (most distributions). The app automatically detects your platform and downloads the correct yt-dlp binary.
No! Verdl automatically downloads yt-dlp on first run. However, if you already have yt-dlp installed, Verdl will use your existing version. You can also update yt-dlp directly from within the app.
YouTube has anti-bot systems that trigger when too many requests are made too quickly. Verdl includes anti-detection measures, but if you see this error: 1) Click "Update yt-dlp", 2) Wait 10-15 minutes, 3) Try again with concurrency set to 1.
By default, downloads go to your system's Downloads folder. On Windows, this is typically C:\Users\YourUsername\Downloads\. Future versions may allow custom folder selection.
Ready to use. Download, install, and start downloading videos.
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