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TL;DR
This release significantly improves YouTube compatibility and adds support for several new sites, though it’s quite old and the nightly build is recommended for current functionality.
New
- Added support for extracting videos from egghead.io (online learning platform).
- Added support for MPD formats on orf.tvthek (Austrian media library).
- Added support for pornhubthbh7ap3u.onion (Tor network site).
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Improved robustness of YouTube video information retrieval, addressing recent changes to the site.
- Fixed issues with extracting videos from CuriosityStream collections.
- Improved handling of geo-restrictions on Pornhub.
- FFmpeg error messages are now displayed (command-line video converter).
Before You Upgrade
Consider using the nightly build instead of this release, as it contains many important fixes.
TL;DR
YouTube DASH (dynamic adaptive streaming over HTTP) video quality selection is now prioritized, improving playback and potentially offering higher resolutions.
Fixes Worth Knowing
Extraction issues with AZ Medien videos have been resolved, restoring access to content from that site.
TL;DR
youtube-dl now supports a significantly expanded range of sites and content, including Instagram Reels, Facebook Watchparty pages, and several new streaming services, improving access to online video.
New
- Added support for Instagram Reels (short-form videos).
- Expanded site support with additions like toggle (mewatch.sg), zype, go (fxnow.fxnetworks.com), ctv.ca, sprout, wistia playlists, bongacams, and aenetworks (biography.com).
- Added support for VHX Embeds (video hosting platform).
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Improved extraction from several sites including youtube, aparat, yandexdisk, and mitele.
- Fixed issues with Brightcove DRM protection errors and format extraction.
- Improved Instagram extraction, including thumbnails and authenticated access.
- BBC now uses media selector v6 for more reliable access.
Before You Upgrade
If you rely on the NBC extractor, it has been removed. Ensure your workflows are updated to use alternative methods if needed.
TL;DR
This release significantly expands site support and improves HLS (streaming video) decryption, adding new extractors and fixing issues with existing ones.
New
- Added support for AES decryption key overrides for HLS streams, improving compatibility with DRM-protected content.
- Expanded site support with new extractors for services like TV2 Denmark, SlidesLive, UFC TV, and YouTube Kids.
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Fixed video extraction issues on Twitch clips, VK (Russian social network), and several other sites including Yahoo, Nintendo, and Teaching Channel.
- Improved extraction of video albums and long lists on VK.
- Enhanced support for embedded videos on MSN and Adobe TV.
Before You Upgrade
If you rely on the now-removed extractors for Kontrtube, VideoPremium, or Musicplayon, those sites are no longer supported and you’ll need to find alternative download methods.
TL;DR
This release improves YouTube support, adding more format metadata and better handling of HTML5 players and DRM-protected videos.
New
- Added support for lecturio.de (online learning platform).
- Added support for Scripps Networks watch domains (Discovery network sites).
- Improved Liveleak format extraction.
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Fixed video extraction on beeg (video site).
- Fixed issues with YouTube series titles displaying incorrectly.
- Improved Twitter video downloading by adding a Referer header (web browser identifier).
TL;DR
youtube-dl now supports more websites for downloading videos, including internazionale.it, filmweb.no, 23video.com, and ufc.tv.
New
- Added support for Mediasite Video Platform sites.
- Added support for oload.stream (Openload).
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Fixed extraction issues with ABC iView, improving reliability.
- Improved handling of password-protected Vimeo videos.
- Fixed subtitle issues on Pluralsight.
Before You Upgrade
Remove any custom scripts or configurations relying on the now-removed sandia or collegerama extractors.
TL;DR
Users can now specify a custom location for their youtube-dl configuration file, improving flexibility for advanced users (configuration settings).
New
- Added support for downloading from player.twitch.tv (live streaming platform).
- Added support for downloading from videa.hu (Hungarian video site).
- Added support for downloading from showroom-live.com (Japanese live streaming).
Fixes Worth Knowing
- Fixed video extraction from VK (Russian social network) for postlive videos.
- Corrected duration reporting for Xhamster (video sharing site).
- Fixed live stream extraction from rtve (Spanish broadcaster).
- Improved Brightcove (video platform) embed detection.
- Fixed audio and timestamp extraction from Acast (podcast platform).