By default, yt-dlp downloads the combination of video+audio (often an adaptive stream that requires merging). If you prefer a specific resolution (e.g., 1080p or 720p) or want to download only audio (MP3), add format options.
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Before writing the script, you need to set up your development environment. 1. Install Python By default, yt-dlp downloads the combination of video+audio
Install the required Python library:
Example: Adding --embed-thumbnail for audio files: youtube playlist free downloader python script