gallery-dl is a powerful command-line tool designed to download image galleries and collections from a wide range of image hosting and media websites. Built with Python, it works across multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS. The program allows users to download images, manga chapters, or media collections by simply providing a supported website URL. It includes extensive configuration options that allow users to control download behavior, file naming, and directory structure. gallery-dl also supports authentication methods such as usernames, cookies, and OAuth to access restricted or private content. With its broad site compatibility and flexible configuration system, it is widely used for automating large-scale gallery downloads.
Features
- Downloads image galleries and media collections from many supported websites.
- Cross-platform command-line tool compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Advanced configuration system with customizable file naming and directory structure.
- Supports authentication via username/password, cookies, or OAuth.
- Optional integrations with tools like FFmpeg, yt-dlp, and mkvmerge for media handling.
- Supports proxies, compression formats, and various configuration file formats for advanced setups.