gallery-dl is a command-line program to download image galleries and collections from several image hosting sites. It is a cross-platform tool with many configuration options and powerful filenaming capabilities.
Publisher’s description
What is gallery-dl?
gallery-dl by Mike Fährmann is open-source Windows software in the download managers category. It ranks 38th by popularity among download managers in this catalogue. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.32.17, released on October 17, 2026. The version history goes back to December 28, 2022: 84 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 22 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (mikf/gallery-dl) has 20,190 stars. Similar programs include youtube-dl, yt-dlp and Transmission.
Project description on GitHub: “Command-line program to download image galleries and collections from several image hosting sites”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 22 a year)
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: gallery-dl is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is gallery-dl safe to download?
- The file is served by codeberg.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
77C8F4C6808CF1044A54EC7187B548F5977F7C304D5432B63CF6CFDFE70FFC12· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the mikf/gallery-dl repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Pinned dependencies5
- Code review0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Static code analysis0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 84 versions ›84 versions over 4 years · about 22 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.32.17Latest | October 17, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.32.16 | October 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.32.15 | October 3, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.32.14 | September 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.32.13 | September 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.32.12 | September 12, 2026 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.32.11 | September 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 1.32.10 | August 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id mikf.gallery-dl -eProgram files (.exe): gallery-dl.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Mike Fährmann
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mikf/gallery-dl
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.32.17
- Released
- October 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 9, 2023
- Versions listed
- 84
- Updates / year
- 22.1
- GitHub stars
- 20,190
- GitHub forks
- 1,521
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- mikf.gallery-dl
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Frequently asked questions
Is gallery-dl free?
Yes. gallery-dl is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is gallery-dl safe to download?
The download comes from codeberg.org; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install gallery-dl with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does gallery-dl run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of gallery-dl?
The versions page lists all 84 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 28, 2022.
Can I use gallery-dl without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to gallery-dl?
youtube-dl, yt-dlp, Transmission, Jackett and qBittorrent Enhanced Edition. The alternatives page compares them.
