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v0.6.0 — Download, Organize & Create
Choose it.
Keep it local.
HalalDL is a local yt-dlp GUI for Windows. Preview supported links, select what matters, choose your output, and keep completed media under your control.
Playlist controlVideo & audio outputDownload Doctor
Free & localNo accountNo telemetryv0.6.0 · Aug 12, 2026
Downloads — HalalDL
VIDEO OUTPUT
720p1080p4K
Source-dependent quality
AUDIO OUTPUT
MP3M4ABest
Keep the preset local
Local Control Room
v0.6.0 · preview, choose, keepInside the control room
Every decision stays visible.
Preview, choose, recover, keep, and create.
The v0.6.0 release turns a supported link into a local workflow with clear states—not a black-box queue.
Official product screens from v0.6.0. Read the release guide for the full change set.
Choose exactlyControl before the queue
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Choose exactly01 / 05
Preview the link. Keep the entries you actually want.
v0.6.0 previews supported links before the queue starts, so a playlist can be narrowed to the individual entries that belong in the download.
- Preview a supported link before committing the job
- Select individual playlist entries instead of taking everything
- Make queue selection explicit when the source is larger than one file
Download Doctor02 / 05
Get a safe next step when a download fails.
Download Doctor turns common failures into plain language, then offers recovery paths you can choose when you are ready to retry.
- Read the underlying failure in clearer language
- Try a safe next step such as cookies or an alternate format
- Use aria2 fallback and clearer tool detection when setup needs help
Library & Follows03 / 05
Give completed media a place to live — and sources to revisit.
Library folders keep local media organized while editable YouTube follows let you check chosen sources on a schedule that you control.
- Organize completed media into local Library folders
- Edit the YouTube sources you want to follow
- Use the recommended six-hour interval while the app is open or in the tray
Local Clip Maker04 / 05
Turn completed local media into the clip you need.
Create a new clip from completed video or audio, use chapters to choose a range, and keep the original local file unchanged.
- Start from media already completed on your machine
- Use chapters to choose a useful range
- Create a new local clip without changing the original
Reliable by design05 / 05
Use the quick panel with fewer avoidable setup surprises.
v0.6.0 improves the quick panel and clipboard flow while adding package-reliability and dependency updates behind the download experience.
- Improved quick-panel and clipboard behavior
- A stronger Instagram download engine
- Package-reliability and dependency updates throughout the app
Workflow
From a link to a file.
Without the shell routine.
HalalDL turns the local media workflow into three plain decisions: preview and select the source, choose the output, then recover, organize, or create from the files you keep.
LOCAL DOWNLOAD FLOW
Preview & selectChoose exact items
Choose outputVideo or audio
Finish locallyRecover & create
Preview ready — select the entries that belong in the queue
Free & local. Your queue, presets, history, and logs stay on your machine.
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Preview & select
Preview the link. Pick the entries you actually want.
Bring in a supported video, playlist, channel, or social-media link, then preview it before the queue begins. A playlist can be narrowed to the entries worth keeping.
Selection happens before the queue, so a larger source does not become an accidental bulk download.
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Choose output
Set the quality, format, and helpers for the job.
Start with a practical preset—Best Video, MP3 audio, subtitles, or a social-ready export—then choose the available quality and reuse that setup whenever it fits.
Choose up to 4K where the source provides it, or switch to audio, subtitles, cookies, and SponsorBlock controls when needed.
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Finish locally
Recover, organize, and create from completed media.
Download Doctor turns common failures into safe next steps. When a job is complete, Library and Follows keep it organized while Clip Maker turns local media into a new clip.
Keep the queue visible, recover deliberately, then reopen, organize, or create without handing your files to a cloud account.
Local by design
No account, no hosted media pipeline, and no telemetry in the core desktop workflow.
Visible engine
Raw logs and Download Doctor make failures understandable instead of hiding the tool output.
Organize what you keep
Library folders, editable follows, history, and presets turn one-off downloads into a repeatable local workflow.
Full or Lite
Choose the lower-friction Full build or manage more of the yt-dlp, FFmpeg, and aria2 boundary yourself with Lite.
Install
Portable, Lite, or Full.
See each path, then pick the one that fits.
Full is the easy default. Lite keeps the engines explicit. Portable keeps the app, tools, and settings in one folder.
Recommended
5.9 MBFull build
The recommended Windows path: less setup, fewer missing dependencies.
- Bundled setup for Windows
- Public releases and checksums
No-install ZIP
Portable
No install: keep the app, settings, and managed tools in one folder.
138.0 MB
Download PortableTrust
Verify before first run.
Three quick checks.
Use the official release, match its SHA256, then open the verified build. The order is simple on purpose.
A calm install path
Verify in three steps
Official release first. Check the checksum before opening it.
- 1GitHub Releases only
Start from the official release page, not a mirror or repost.
- 2Match SHA256SUMS
Compare the exact installer with the checksum file attached to that same release.
- 3Open the verified build
Once the source and digest line up, launch the build with confidence.
Public by default
Project facts
Official source, releases, and issues in one place.
- Repository
- Asdmir786/HalalDL
- Latest release
- v0.6.0 · Aug 12, 2026
- First public release
- v0.1.0 · Jan 10, 2026
- Checksum sample
- 3ffc34bd...4a1ebd
Inspect the source, not just the promise.
The repository, release assets, and issue history are public and connected from here.
FAQ
Common questions.
The answers here should remove the practical uncertainty: install path, SmartScreen, telemetry, Windows support, and where updates really ship first.
Is HalalDL a cloud service?
No. HalalDL is a local desktop app. There is no account system, no hosted sync, and no telemetry layer in the product pitch or current release path.
Which build should most people use?
Use Full if you want the easiest install path. Use Lite if you prefer managing yt-dlp, ffmpeg, aria2, and optional runtime tools yourself.
Does HalalDL support macOS or Linux?
Not in the current release path. The project is explicitly Windows-first right now, targeting Windows 10 and Windows 11 on x64 hardware.
Why does SmartScreen warn on first run?
Current installers are not code-signed yet. The safe path is to download only from GitHub Releases and verify SHA256 against the SHA256SUMS.txt file attached to the release.
What is the canonical download source?
GitHub Releases is the direct source for the latest build. WinGet is supported, but the catalog can lag behind the latest GitHub release.
Does HalalDL send telemetry or analytics?
No telemetry is part of the current product story or release path. The value proposition is explicitly local-first and account-free.
Does the app bundle yt-dlp and ffmpeg?
The Full build is designed to manage the main toolchain for most users. The Lite build is for people who prefer bringing their own yt-dlp, ffmpeg, aria2, and related tooling.
Why are raw logs visible in the UI?
Because download tools fail in real ways. Keeping raw output visible makes the app easier to trust, debug, and support when site rules or extractor behavior change.
Can I use HalalDL without an internet account?
Yes. There is no app account, sign-in flow, or hosted dashboard involved in the normal desktop workflow.
What is the difference between Full and Lite?
Full aims to reduce setup work and is the recommended path for most users. Lite keeps the app leaner and expects you to manage the underlying tools yourself.
Is WinGet the fastest way to get new releases?
Not always. WinGet is convenient, but the authoritative and fastest path to the newest build is still GitHub Releases.
How should I verify an installer before first run?
Download from GitHub Releases, open the attached SHA256SUMS.txt file, and verify SHA256 before proceeding if you want an extra integrity check.
Is HalalDL meant for Windows only right now?
Yes. The project is explicitly positioned as Windows-first today, targeting Windows 10 and Windows 11 x64 systems.
Where should I report bugs or request features?
Use the GitHub issues flow for bugs and requests. That keeps the support path public, searchable, and tied to the actual release history.
Can I inspect exactly what changed between releases?
Yes. The website changelog gives a high-level summary, and each entry can link back to the matching GitHub Release for the full raw notes and assets.
What changed in HalalDL 0.6.0?
0.6.0 adds preview and individual playlist selection, Download Doctor recovery guidance, Library and editable Follows, Local Clip Maker, stronger tool detection, and clearer queue and clipboard flows.
Do preset filename templates need %(ext)s?
No. Custom presets can include a filename template, and HalalDL makes extension handling safe when the template omits %(ext)s so downloaded files still keep a proper extension.
Why are the Full and Lite installers close in size?
Both are Windows desktop installers for the same app. The practical difference is responsibility: Full is meant to manage more of the local tool setup, while Lite is for people who already manage yt-dlp, FFmpeg, aria2, and related tools themselves.
Will HalalDL nag me for feedback on first launch?
No. Support prompts for Star and Feedback only appear after three completed downloads, and you can dismiss them with Not now. There is no first-launch modal wall.
Does clip mode always cut with frame-perfect accuracy?
No. Clip mode depends on yt-dlp download-section behavior, so exact cut behavior can depend on the source, selected format, and available local tooling.
Can I choose individual entries from a playlist?
Yes. HalalDL 0.6.0 previews supported links and lets you select individual playlist entries before the queue starts, so a larger playlist does not need to become an all-or-nothing download.
What does Download Doctor do?
Download Doctor explains common failures in plain language and offers safe next steps you can choose before retrying, such as checking cookies, changing format, or reviewing the local tool path.
What is Local Clip Maker?
Local Clip Maker creates a new clip from completed media already on your machine. You can use chapters to help choose the range while keeping the original file unchanged.
Ready
Pick the build, then install with confidence.
Latest public release is v0.6.0, published Aug 12, 2026. Public releases have been available since v0.1.0.