yt-dlp.exe: which program is it?
yt-dlp.exe is a program file that 2 Windows programs install, the best known being yt-dlp. The list below names each one with its publisher and install folder.
| App | Publisher | Latest version | Default install folder |
|---|---|---|---|
 yt-dlp | yt-dlp | 2026.10.26 | — |
 yt-dlp-nightly | yt-dlp | 2026.08.30.232658 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is yt-dlp.exe safe?
yt-dlp.exe is a normal part of yt-dlp when it sits in the program's install folder and carries the publisher's digital signature. A file with the same name in another folder can be something else: check its signature and hash.
Where is yt-dlp.exe located?
In the program's install folder, which the installer chooses; winget puts portable programs under %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages.
How do I remove yt-dlp.exe?
Uninstall yt-dlp through Settings → Apps or with winget; the uninstaller removes yt-dlp.exe with it. Deleting the file alone leaves the rest of the program behind.