Mini Load - Accessible, fast and easy to use GUI for YT-DLP by TD Programs.
--
1. License:
Disassembling, modifying, or redistributing this application, including releasing it under a different name or using it for commercial purposes, is strictly prohibited.
2. What is it?
Mini Load is a simple tool for downloading files from popular platforms, based on YT-DLP and FFmpeg, with a user-friendly GUI.
It was originally created in 2019 as a response to the lack of a lightweight, straightforward tool that could run smoothly on slower laptops and limited Windows setups. That’s why both the application and all of its components are built as 32-bit versions.
The project has now been ported from HSP to C#. It uses .NET Framework 4.8, so it should work properly on Windows 10 and Windows 11, even in more constrained environments.
3. How it works?
Disclaimer: Remember that you have to choose all options consciously, because the application does not check the correctness of URLs or anything like that. It was written quickly to help me download files on a slow netbook.
Enjoy your downloads!
3.1. Supported formats:
The application allows downloading files from all platforms supported by YT-DLP in the following formats:
Original file, original audio, conversion to MP3 (128 or 256 KBPS).
To choose the output format, use the radio buttons in the main window next to the URL field.
3.2. Download options:
Put a link into the edit field, then select the download type you need and the program will download it.
In the program you can find a few download options.
If you want to download multiple files, use the option called "Download multiple files" (see 3.2.2).
3.2.1. Single files and playlists downloads:
The standard "Download" button downloads either a single file or files from the multiple downloads list. If both a single URL and multiple links are provided, the program will ask what should be downloaded. This is meant as a convenience in case you go back from the multiple downloads window and want to change options.
Next to it there is a button called "Download channel or playlist" which allows downloading any channel or playlist.
Since version 1.0, there is no need to enter the link in an additional window like in previous versions. The interface has been simplified and the program downloads whatever is entered in the URL field.
3.2.2. Multiple files downloads:
Next, you will find the "Download multiple files" button, which opens the "Download multiple links" window.
After clicking it, a window called "Download multiple links" should appear.
In the edit field, you can paste the links you want to download.
If you want to load them from a TXT file, there is a "Load from file" button next to the field, which opens a file selection dialog.
After loading the file, the edit field becomes a preview of its contents and cannot be edited. To restore it and clear the loaded links, a "Clear" option will appear next to "Load from file".
To start downloading, use the "Start" button.
If you want to change the format or folder, click "Back", adjust the settings in the main window, and then click the regular "Download" button.
3.3. Options and settings:
The application stores its settings in a file called settings.ini.
It remembers the previously selected file format and the download folder.
By default, downloaded files are saved in the "Downloads" subfolder, but you can change this using the "Output folder" option in the main window.
You can either enter the path manually or select it using the "Browse for folder" button.
3.4. If you can't download:
From version 0.5, the YT-DLP updater is included in the program. Starting from version 1.0, to avoid slowing down startup, the application checks for updates only once every 24 hours. If you launch the program multiple times within that time, the update check will only happen once at startup.
If you can't download, compare your local YT-DLP version with the latest version published on GitHub. It is most likely a YT-DLP issue, not a problem with this application.
4. FAQ:
Q: Where can I find my downloaded files?
A: In the selected folder. By default, app saves all files in the Downloads subfolder.
Q: Why doesn't this program have more conversion options, etc?
A: Because other conversion options were unnecessary for me. I wrote this program for myself in 2019 without combining it with the M downloader at that time and, by the way, after a few years I shared it by improving the interface and replacing the M downloader on my website.
Q: Since you wrote it using Codex, should we expect bugs that you won't be able to fix?
A: I have knowledge of programming and simply knew C# a few years ago, so it's not a problem.
5. Contact information:
If you found any bugs or want to contact me about this program, sure!
Mail:
pikselnet404@gmail.com
Mastodon:
https://tweesecake.social/@dash_programs
Telegram channel:
https://t.me/tdprograms
Website:
https://tdprograms.ovh