DieselRipper v9.0

Enhanced Video Downloader & Processor

🎯 What is DieselRipper?

DieselRipper is a powerful, user-friendly video downloader and processor designed for content creators, educators, and anyone who needs to download and process videos from various platforms. Built with Python and featuring a modern GUI, it combines ease of use with professional-grade functionality.

✨ Key Features

🎬 Multi-Platform Video Downloading

• YouTube - Full video and audio downloads
• TikTok - Enhanced compatibility with latest updates
• Twitter/X - Fixed audio sync issues
• Instagram - Video and reel downloads
• Facebook - Video content extraction
• Generic Web - Support for various video platforms

🎨 162 Team Themes

• 130 College Teams - All major conferences (SEC, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12, Pac-12, etc.)
• 32 Professional Teams - Complete NFL roster
• Featured Teams - Oklahoma, Miami, UNC, North Texas, Indiana, Dallas
• Customizable UI - Personalize your experience with your favorite team colors

🔧 Advanced Processing Options

• MP3 Audio Extraction - Convert videos to high-quality audio
• Black Background Addition - Professional video enhancement
• H.264 Forced Encoding - Consistent, compatible video format
• Video Stitching - Combine multiple videos seamlessly
• Audio Sync Fixes - Resolved Twitter audio synchronization issues

📊 Professional Features

• Batch Processing - Download multiple videos at once
• Queue Management - Organize and manage download lists
• Local File Processing - Process existing video files
• Database Analytics - Track download history and statistics
• Import/Export - Save and share URL lists and settings

🚀 v9.0 New Features

• Auto yt-dlp Updates - Automatic version checking and updates
• Welcome Screen - First-launch theme selection
• Right-Click Menus - Cut/copy/paste support in all text fields
• Enhanced UI - Improved user experience and navigation
• H.264 Encoding - All videos now encoded in H.264 format

🎮 How to Use

First Launch

1. Run DieselRipper v9.0
2. Welcome screen appears with theme selection
3. Choose your favorite team theme from 162 options
4. Click "Apply Theme & Continue"

Downloading Videos

1. Add URLs - Paste video URLs in the main tab
2. Choose Folder - Select download destination
3. Set Options - Configure MP3, background, transcoding, stitching
4. Start Download - Click "START DOWNLOAD" to begin

Local File Processing

1. Switch to "Local Files" tab
2. Browse and add video files to queue
3. Configure processing options
4. Click "START PROCESSING"

Theme Customization

• Menu Bar → Themes → College Teams / Professional Teams
• Instant Switching - Themes apply immediately
• Persistent Settings - Your choice is saved automatically

🛠️ Technical Requirements

System Requirements

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• Python 3.7+ (for development)
• FFmpeg (included in distribution)

Dependencies

• yt-dlp - Core video downloading engine
• tkinter - GUI framework
• requests - HTTP requests
• PIL/Pillow - Image processing
• sqlite3 - Database functionality

📁 File Structure

DieselRipper/
├── DieselRipper_v9.py          # Main application
├── dieselripper_logo.png       # Application logo
├── dieselripper_logo.ico       # Window icon
├── dieselripper_config.json    # User settings
├── dieselripper.db             # Download history
├── build_v9_optimized.bat     # Build script
└── README.md                   # This file

🔧 Installation & Setup

For End Users

1. Download the latest release
2. Extract to desired folder
3. Run DieselRipper_v9.0.exe
4. Follow the welcome screen setup

For Developers

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies: pip install yt-dlp requests Pillow
3. Run: python DieselRipper_v9.py
4. Build executable: build_v9_optimized.bat

⚙️ Configuration Options

Download Settings

• Quality Selection - 480p, 720p, 1080p, Best Available
• Format Options - MP4 video or MP3 audio
• Processing Options - Background, transcoding, stitching
• Custom Naming - Date prefixes and custom names

Advanced Options

• Cookies File - For private/age-restricted content
• File Size Limits - Prevent oversized downloads
• Concurrent Downloads - Control parallel processing
• Retry Attempts - Handle failed downloads

🎨 Theme System

College Teams (130 teams)

• Power 5 Conferences - SEC, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12, Pac-12
• Group of 5 - AAC, C-USA, MAC, Mountain West, Sun Belt
• Independent - Notre Dame, Army, Navy, BYU, Liberty
• FCS Programs - James Madison, Sam Houston, etc.

Professional Teams (32 teams)

• Complete NFL - All 32 teams with official colors
• Authentic Branding - Official team colors and styling

📊 Analytics & History

• Download Statistics - Success rates, total downloads
• File Size Tracking - Total data downloaded
• Session History - Current session tracking
• Error Logging - Detailed error reporting

🔒 Legal & Ethical Use

Important Notice: DieselRipper is designed for lawful use only. Users must: - Respect copyright laws and platform terms of service - Only download content you have permission to access - Use downloaded content responsibly and legally - Comply with local laws and regulations

🐛 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• White Screen - Usually resolved by updating dependencies
• Download Failures - Check internet connection and URL validity
• Audio Sync Issues - Twitter videos automatically fixed in v9.0
• FFmpeg Errors - Ensure FFmpeg is properly installed

Support

• Check the error log: dieselripper_error.log
• Update yt-dlp: Tools → Update yt-dlp
• Test FFmpeg: Tools → Test FFmpeg
• Clear cache: Tools → Clear Cache

🚀 Performance Tips

• Use SSD Storage - Faster file processing
• Stable Internet - Reliable downloads
• Close Other Apps - Free up system resources
• Regular Updates - Keep yt-dlp current

📈 Version History

v9.0.0 (Current)

• Auto yt-dlp update checking
• H.264 forced encoding
• Right-click menus
• Enhanced UI
• Welcome screen with theme selection

v6.2.0 (Previous)

• Fixed TikTok downloads
• Resolved Twitter audio sync
• Enhanced error handling
• Improved retry logic

🤝 Contributing

DieselRipper is open to contributions! Areas of interest: - Additional platform support - New theme designs - Performance optimizations - Bug fixes and improvements

📄 License

DieselRipper is provided as-is for educational and personal use. Please respect copyright laws and platform terms of service.

🔗 Links

• SourceForge Project: dieiselripper
• GitHub Repository: DieselRipper

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DieselRipper v9.0 - Enhanced Video Downloader & Processor