Vid-dl is a modern desktop video downloader.
It supports YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and many other websites
supported by yt-dlp through a clean and modern interface.
Publisher’s description
What is Vid-dl?
Vid-dl is a proprietary download manager program for Windows from Project Vid-dl.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS) and MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.6.5, released on October 20, 2026. 10 versions are listed since July 3, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Project description on GitHub: “Fast, lightweight video downloader. Download videos, audio, playlists, and bulk URLs with a modern desktop experience.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Vid-dl is a download manager tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Vid-dl 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:
9EB60FC5614F03413FBBEAE0D97D17DC0BADA2484EE8415B7FF8205746708EF5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 10 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.5Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.6.0 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.5.0 | September 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 1.4.0 | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.0 | August 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.1 | August 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.0 | August 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.0 | July 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ProjectVid.VidDl -eVideo.Downloader_1.6.5_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Project Vid-dl
- Category
- Download managers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/Project-Vid-dl/vid-dl
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 1.6.5
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 3, 2026
- Versions listed
- 10
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ProjectVid.VidDl
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vid-dl free?
Vid-dl is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Vid-dl 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 Vid-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.
Can Vid-dl be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Vid-dl run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Vid-dl?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 3, 2026.
Can I use Vid-dl without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Vid-dl?
youtube-dl, yt-dlp, Transmission, Jackett and Open Video Downloader. The alternatives page compares them.
