Quick summary

gallery-dl is a command-line utility for saving image galleries and collections from many online hosts. It excels at batch downloading, offers flexible behavior through configuration, and is available at no charge. The tool is suitable for users who prefer scripting or automation to grab images from multiple sources.

Supported sites and platforms

  • Pixiv
  • Flickr
  • DeviantArt

Runs on multiple operating systems, including Windows, so it can be integrated into workflows on desktops and servers alike.

Customization and file organization

  • Advanced filename templating to keep downloads neatly organized
  • Extensive configuration options for tailoring what and how content is downloaded
  • Cross-platform compatibility that makes it usable on Windows as well as other systems
  • Free to use without licensing fees

These capabilities let you control naming schemes, directory layout, and per-site behaviors to match your personal archive structure.

If you want a graphical, general-purpose file-transfer alternative, consider SHAREit (free). It focuses on easy device-to-device transfer and offers a different set of features compared with gallery-dl’s gallery-focused downloader.

Technical

Title
gallery-dl
Requirements
  • Windows
Language
No language has been specified.
Available languages
License
  • Free
Latest update
2025-12-28
Author
Mike Fährmann
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