YouTube-dl Download File
General Information
| Title | .YTDL File Extension |
| Extension | .ytdl |
| Full Form | YouTube-dl Download File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | YouTube-dl Contributors |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store download configuration |
| Additional Functions | Provide download instructions |
| Features | Save options, Resume downloads |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Video Downloading | Yes |
| Content Archiving | Yes |
| Automated Downloading | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Command injection |
| Best Practices | Validate inputs, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2006 |
| Latest Version | Varies by fork |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .conf, .cfg, .ini |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 youtube-dl |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 yt-dlp |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |