ytm-dlp

Despite the increasingly more affordable internet plans for phone contracts, many customers seeking to either put money aside or forego the ones with unlimited data usage due to subpar coverage in their areas prefer resorting to offline media consumption for a more reliable viewing or listening experience, which can be materialized through programs such as ytm-dlp.

As computer performance grew, operating systems started making use of the newfound graphics rendering capabilities by transitioning from the monotony and steep learning-curve of command-line terminals, culminating in the wide variety of highly customizable interfaces that seek to fit as many usage patterns as possible.

Similarly, while the framework able to retrieve media in multiple file types known as yt-dl can be operated through a terminal, its openly available source code allows anyone to create a UI client that focuses on the essentials, with one example being the app at hand.

Once installed, the app summons a straightforward interface that lets users input the link and select the download path to ensure the files end up on the target device and avoid having to transfer them upon completion. Thanks to its default dark theme, late night download sessions should be easier on the eyes.

Where ytm-dlp shines most is in its metadata editing capabilities that can both load the relevant details from the link itself and also allows you to edit the title, album name and genre manually, in case the parsing process fails, or the item downloaded happens to be a cover lacking the original specifications that would otherwise have an unappealing look within the media player of your choice.

If you happen to be on the lookout for an app designed to instantly convert YouTube Music links to MP3 or OPUS formats for offline listening, ytm-dlp’s minimalist design and metadata editing features should suit your needs.