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Ripper

Ripper is a desktop app for downloading video and audio from supported sites, starting with YouTube. It is designed for quick downloads, a simple GUI, and a local setup that keeps everything easy to manage.

Official releases are distributed through Google Drive for now:

Download the app from Google Drive

I build and maintain the app myself. Please use only the official download link above.

Disclaimer: Use this app responsibly and only download content you have the right to access. The developer is not responsible for misuse of the app.

Features

• Download YouTube videos as MP4
• Download YouTube audio as MP3
• Extract MP3 from local MP4 files
• Show live progress while ripping
• Open the save folder directly from the app
• Save a preferred download location in app settings

Tech Stack

• Python
• CustomTkinter
• yt-dlp
• ffmpeg

Project Layout

• main.py: main app UI and rip logic
• requirements.txt: Python dependencies
• settings/settings.json: saved app settings
• ripped it/: default output folder
• ffmpeg/bin/ffmpeg.exe: bundled ffmpeg binary used for MP3 conversion
• build_exe.ps1: PowerShell script to build a clean one-file EXE

Quick Start

1. Install Python 3.10+ if needed.
2. Open PowerShell in the project folder.
3. Install dependencies:

py -m pip install -r requirements.txt

1. Run the app:

py main.py

Build the EXE

Use the included PowerShell script for a clean rebuild:

./build_exe.ps1

This script removes old build output, clears stale spec files, installs PyInstaller if needed, and builds a fresh one-file executable with ffmpeg bundled.

The output is created here:

dist\Ripper.exe

How to Use

1. Open the app.
2. Choose the output mode: MP4 or MP3.
3. Paste a video URL.
4. Click Rip.
5. Use Open Folder to view the file.
6. Use Settings to change the save location.

ffmpeg Notes

• MP4 downloads can work without ffmpeg in some cases.
• MP3 conversion and extraction require ffmpeg.
• You can either add ffmpeg to your system PATH or keep the bundled ffmpeg binary in the project folder.

Current Status

Completed

• Working YouTube download flow
• CustomTkinter UI
• MP3 download support
• MP3 extraction from local MP4 files
• Save-folder settings

Planned

• More supported sites
• Support for more video and audio formats
• Better reliability, error handling, and retry logic
• Improved UI polish and user experience
• Better performance and efficiency
• URL preview
• Optional audio manipulation after download
• Audio converters
• Text selection and copying support
• Video converters
• Video trimming
• Rip duration in the log
• Batch downloads
• Drag-and-drop URL support
• Metadata editing

Goal

Keep the app simple, fast, and dependable while gradually adding more sites, formats, and features. I want to turn what I have learned into a useful tool that I and others can rely on.

Development Notes

• Current version: 1.0.3 as of 8/22/26
• The included PowerShell scripts are the recommended way to rebuild the app
• Bundled ffmpeg is easier to manage than asking users to install it separately
• Future work is focused on distribution, reliability, and feature expansion