YT-Forge

Fast, minimalist desktop YouTube downloader optimized for video editors.

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YT-Forge is a free, open-source, cross-platform YouTube downloader and yt-dlp GUI wrapper built specifically for video editors, prioritizing H.264/AAC output for smooth compatibility with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. It's built for editors and creators who need downloaded footage to drop directly into their editing timeline without a format conversion step.

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