YouTube Playlist Downloader

Project Description

The YouTube Playlist Downloader is a Python-based desktop application designed to download entire YouTube playlists in various video and audio formats. It features a user-friendly GUI, customizable quality settings, and support for downloading specific ranges of videos from a playlist.

Features

• Playlist Download:
  • Download entire YouTube playlists or specific ranges of videos.
• Customizable Quality:
  • Choose from multiple video and audio quality options, including 1080p, 720p, 480p, and MP3-only.
• User-Friendly GUI:
  • Built with Tkinter for an intuitive and easy-to-use interface.
• Download Queue:
  • Queue multiple playlists for download and monitor progress in real-time.
• Dark Mode:
  • Toggle between light and dark themes for better usability.
• System Tray Integration:
  • Minimize the application to the system tray for background operation.

Technical Details

• Languages and Libraries:
  • Python for core logic and scripting.
  • yt-dlp for downloading YouTube videos and playlists.
  • Tkinter for the graphical user interface.
  • plyer for desktop notifications.
  • pystray for system tray integration.
• Input/Output:
  • Input: YouTube playlist URL, quality settings, and download folder.
  • Output: Downloaded videos/audio files in the specified folder.

How It Works

1. User Input:
   • Users enter the YouTube playlist URL, select the desired quality, and specify the download folder.
2. Download Process:
   • The application uses yt-dlp to fetch and download videos in the specified format and quality.
3. Progress Monitoring:
   • Real-time progress updates are displayed in the GUI, including download speed and completion percentage.
4. Completion:
   • Once the download is complete, the user is notified, and the files are saved in the specified folder.

Usage

• Ideal for downloading YouTube playlists for offline viewing or archiving.
• Can be extended to support additional platforms or features like batch downloading.