GG Y-Downloader

GG Y-Downloader is an easy-to-use tool that allows you to download YouTube videos or audio files directly from YouTube. It provides a graphical user interface (GUI) and supports downloading videos, audio (MP3), or both simultaneously.

New Features

• Enhanced GUI: The user interface has been improved for a more intuitive experience.
• Display Last 5 Downloads: The application now shows the last 5 downloaded items.
• Manual Path Selection: Users can now manually set the download path and choose where to save the files.

Features

• Video Download (MP4)
• Audio Download (MP3)
• Video & Audio Download (MP4 for video, separate MP3 for audio)
• Display of Recent Downloads: Shows a list of the last 5 downloaded videos and audio files.
• Manual Path Selection: Allows users to specify the location for downloads.

System Requirements

For Windows:

• Only ffmpeg

For Linux:

• Python 3.x (automatically installed as a dependency)
• ffmpeg (automatically installed as a dependency)
• yt-dlp (automatically installed as a dependency)

Installation and Usage

For Linux Users

1. Install System Requirements (Automatically)

When you install the .deb package, all dependencies like Python, ffmpeg, and yt-dlp will be automatically installed.

2. Install the Application

Download the .deb package and install it with dpkg:

sudo dpkg -i GG_Y-Downloader.deb

If dependencies are missing during installation, you can fix them with the following command:

sudo apt-get install -f

3. Start the Application

After installation, you can launch the application from the Applications menu. Alternatively, you can run it from the terminal:

GG_Y-Downloader

Downloaded Files Location

The videos and audio files will be saved in the Media-Youtube directory, created in the current working directory from where the application is launched. For example:

/home/username/Media-Youtube/

For Windows Users

1. Install and Run the Application: Download the .exe file and simply run the application by double-clicking on the .exe file.

2. Install ffmpeg:

   • Go to the ffmpeg download page.
   • Select "Windows" and follow the recommended link to a build.
   • Download the zip archive and extract it to a location of your choice (e.g., C:\ffmpeg).
   • Add C:\ffmpeg\bin to your system path:
     • Open the Start menu and search for "Edit the system environment variables".
     • Edit the "System Variables" and add the path C:\ffmpeg\bin.
   • Verify the installation by typing ffmpeg -version in the command prompt.

Downloaded Files Location

The videos and audio files will be saved in the Media-Youtube directory, created in the current working directory from where the application is launched. For example:

c:\Users\yourusername\Desktop\Media-Youtube\

How to Use the Application

1. Start the application: Open the application from the Applications menu (Linux) or by double-clicking the .exe file (Windows).
2. Enter the YouTube URL: Enter the URL of the YouTube video you want to download.
3. Choose the download option:
   • Video Download: Downloads the video in MP4 format.
   • Audio Download: Downloads only the audio in MP3 format.
   • Video & Audio Download: Downloads both the video (MP4) and a separate audio file (MP3).
4. Start the download: Click on "Download". A progress bar will show how much of the download is complete.
5. Completion: After the download is finished, you will receive a notification, and the files will be saved in the Media-Youtube folder.

Troubleshooting

Missing Dependencies (Linux)

If you encounter errors about missing dependencies when starting the application, ensure that ffmpeg is correctly installed and all necessary libraries are in place:

sudo apt-get install -f

Download Folder Not Found

The downloaded files are saved in the Media-Youtube folder, which is created in the current working directory. Make sure you run the program from the correct directory to easily find the downloaded files.

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