VideoKidnapper

by AES256Afrov1.7.4

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Open-source desktop app to trim, caption, GIF, and download videos from multiple platforms using yt-dlp and FFmpeg.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id AES256Afro.VideoKidnapper --exact --version 1.7.4

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for VideoKidnapper

VideoKidnapper uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

VideoKidnapper-Setup-1.7.4.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER

See the full silent install reference for VideoKidnapper →

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About

VideoKidnapper is a free, open-source desktop app for grabbing and editing video. Paste a link to download clips from multiple platforms via yt-dlp, then trim to a range, add captions, and export as a video or an animated GIF — all locally with the full FFmpeg toolchain, so nothing is blocked or watermarked. Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and is released under the Apache-2.0 license.

Installers · v1.7.4

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	user		Direct
x64	EXE Inno Setup	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for VideoKidnapper.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install VideoKidnapper on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id AES256Afro.VideoKidnapper --exact --version 1.7.4. winget downloads the installer from AES256Afro and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install VideoKidnapper silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id AES256Afro.VideoKidnapper --exact 1.7.4 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for VideoKidnapper?

VideoKidnapper uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: VideoKidnapper-Setup-1.7.4.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall VideoKidnapper via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id AES256Afro.VideoKidnapper --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from VideoKidnapper's Apps & Features entry.

Is VideoKidnapper free?

VideoKidnapper is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/AES256Afro/VideoKidnapper) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does VideoKidnapper work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls VideoKidnapper directly from the publisher.

How do I keep VideoKidnapper up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id AES256Afro.VideoKidnapper --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of VideoKidnapper from microsoft/winget-pkgs.