Termux on Android yt-dlp

# 1. List available formats for a YouTube video

yt-dlp -F "<video_url>"

# 2. Download a specific format (replace <format_code> and <video_url>)

yt-dlp -f <format_code> -P /storage/emulated/0/Download "<video_url>"

# 3. Download audio only as MP3 (replace <video_url>)

yt-dlp -x --audio-format mp3 -P /storage/emulated/0/Download "<video_url>"

# 4. Download best available audio only, original format (replace <video_url>)

yt-dlp -x -P /storage/emulated/0/Download "<video_url>"

# 5. (Optional) Refresh Android media database so files appear in Downloads

termux-media-scan -v -r /storage/emulated/0/Download

Step-by-step directions:

1. Copy the first command and run it with your YouTube link to see all available formats.

2. Pick a format code from the list and use the second command to download that format to your Downloads folder.

3. To download just the audio as MP3, use the third command with your video link.

4. For best audio in original format, use the fourth command.

5. If you don't see your file in the Android Downloads app, run the last command to refresh the media database.