Recommended
Full build
Best first install for most people who want the smoother setup path.
Download FullWindows install guide
How to install HalalDL on Windows 10 and 11.
The cleanest path is simple: most people should use Full, download from GitHub Releases, verify SHA256 if they want an extra check, then run the installer.
Latest release v0.4.0Windows 10/11 x64Start from GitHub Releases
Power users
Lite build
Better when you prefer to keep more of the tooling boundary under your own control.
Download LiteTrust path
Verify before first run
If you want the most cautious install flow, verify SHA256 before running the installer and start from GitHub Releases.
Verify SHA256Step by step
Install flow on Windows.
The install process should be direct: choose the right build, verify if you want the extra check, then run the installer and launch the app.
1
Pick the right install path first
Most people should choose Full. Use Lite only if you actively prefer managing more of the yt-dlp and ffmpeg boundary yourself. Use WinGet for convenience, not as the most authoritative release source.
2
Download from the release page
Open the latest GitHub Release and download the Full or Lite installer from there. WinGet is supported, but the release page is the direct route to the newest build.
3
Verify the installer if you want an extra check
Open SHA256SUMS.txt from the same release and compare the installer hash before first run. This matters more because the installer is not code-signed yet.
4
Run the installer and launch HalalDL
Finish the setup flow, launch the app, and confirm the Windows-first UI opens correctly. If SmartScreen warns, verify source plus checksum before continuing.
If SmartScreen warns
That warning is expected while the installer is not code-signed. Do not treat it as a reason to skip verification. Treat it as a reason to verify source plus SHA256 first.
- Confirm the installer came from GitHub Releases.
- Open SHA256SUMS.txt from the same release.
- Compare the file hash before you continue.
Best next move
If you are ready to install, the download page is still the main decision page. If you want more proof before first run, go straight to the SHA256 guide.