Open Video Downloader

by Jelle Glebbeekv2.5.6

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A cross-platform GUI for youtube-dl made in Electron and node.js

Install with winget

$ winget install --id StefanLobbenmeier.youtube-dl-gui --exact --version 2.5.6

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

Silent install command for Open Video Downloader

Open Video Downloader uses EXE (NSIS). The silent install switches are /S.

One-line silent install (x64)

Open-Video-Downloader-Setup-2.5.6.exe /S /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Open Video Downloader →

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Installers · v2.5.6

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE NSIS	-		Direct

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

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

medium6.1Patched in wingetCVE-2023-35934affects >=2015.01.25Jul 6, 2023
yt-dlp is a command-line program to download videos from video sites. During file downloads, yt-dlp or the external downloaders that yt-dlp employs may leak cookies on HTTP redirects to a different host, or leak them when the host for download fragments differs from their parent...
Patch Vendor advisory

Source: NVD, updated 2h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Open Video Downloader on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id StefanLobbenmeier.youtube-dl-gui --exact --version 2.5.6. winget downloads the installer from Jelle Glebbeek and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Open Video Downloader silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id StefanLobbenmeier.youtube-dl-gui --exact 2.5.6 --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 Open Video Downloader?

Open Video Downloader uses EXE (NSIS). Run the downloaded installer with: Open-Video-Downloader-Setup-2.5.6.exe /S /norestart. The silent switches are /S.

How do I uninstall Open Video Downloader via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id StefanLobbenmeier.youtube-dl-gui --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Open Video Downloader's Apps & Features entry.

Is Open Video Downloader free?

Open Video Downloader is distributed under AGPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/StefanLobbenmeier/youtube-dl-gui) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Open Video Downloader 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 Open Video Downloader directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Open Video Downloader up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id StefanLobbenmeier.youtube-dl-gui --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 3 versions of Open Video Downloader from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

2.5.6latest
2.5.5
2.5.4