Snag is a native desktop front end for yt-dlp, written in Rust with no webview
and no bundled runtime. Paste a link, choose whether you want video with audio,
audio only, or video with the audio dropped, and it downloads.
It also remuxes files you already have: change container, extract audio, mute,
or convert to GIF, all through ffmpeg.
Restricted YouTube videos work too. Snag has no login form and never asks for
a password: you sign in to YouTube in your own browser, pick that browser, and
Snag borrows the session for YouTube links only.
Snag does not ship yt-dlp. On first launch it offers to download the current
release from the yt-dlp project's own GitHub releases, and keeps it updated for
you. It also finds ffmpeg, which merging and converting need, or installs it
for you through winget (Gyan.FFmpeg).
Publisher’s description
What is Snag?
Snag is an open-source download manager program for Windows from EmreO33.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Snag is an open-source download manager tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Snag safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C60EC47FBC06C69D16AB77580579BA5F983329BE1290ABAFC1755864E1B4A8C5· 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
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.10Latest | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id EmreO33.Snag -eSnag-1.5.10-windows-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- EmreO33
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.5.10
- Released
- October 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- EmreO33.Snag
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Frequently asked questions
Is Snag free?
Yes. Snag is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Snag safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; 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 Snag 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.
Can Snag be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Snag run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Snag without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Snag?
youtube-dl, yt-dlp, Transmission, Jackett and Open Video Downloader. The alternatives page compares them.
