social-media-downloader 1.0.0

A versatile downloader for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

Social Media Downloader

Overview

Social Media Downloader is a versatile tool designed to download videos and posts from popular platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. It provides an intuitive CLI interface for Windows and Linux users and is also available on PyPI for easy installation via pip.

This tool is intended for personal use only. Unauthorized downloading of copyrighted material is prohibited.

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Key Features

• Platform Support:
  • Download videos from YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook.
  • Download posts from Instagram.
• Batch Download: Download multiple URLs in one go using a text file.
• Update Checker: Keep the software updated with the latest features and fixes.
• Customizable: Configure download directory and format preferences.
• Platform Compatibility:
  • Windows CLI support with .exe file.
  • Linux CLI support via terminal commands.
  • Python users can install it using pip.

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Installation

Option 1: Install via PyPI (Python 3.7+ required)

pip install social-media-downloader

Option 2: Download Executable for Windows

1. Visit the Latest Releases page.
2. Download the .exe file.
3. Run the executable directly via command prompt or double-click to start.

Option 3: Use on Linux

1. Download the Linux binary from the Latest Releases page.
2. Extract the downloaded archive:

   unzip SocialMediaDownloader_latest_Linux.zip  
   

   or

   tar -xzvf SocialMediaDownloader_latest_Linux.tar.gz  
   

3. Run the binary:

   ./SocialMediaDownloader_latest
   

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Requirements

• FFmpeg: Required for video/audio conversion.
  • Install on Linux:

    sudo apt update
    sudo apt install ffmpeg
    

  • Install on Windows: Download FFmpeg from ffmpeg.org, add it to your PATH.

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Usage

Running the Tool

For all platforms:

social-media-downloader

Alternatively, on Windows:

SocialMediaDownloader_latest.exe

Features and Options

1. Download YouTube/TikTok Video: Provide the video URL to download in your desired format.
2. Download Facebook Video: Enter the video URL to download directly.
3. Download Instagram Post: Provide the Instagram post URL to save it locally.
4. Batch Download: Provide a text file containing URLs (one per line).
5. Check for Updates: Ensure you are using the latest version.
6. Help: Learn more about using the tool.

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Configuration

Modify the config.json file to customize:

• Default Download Directory
• Default History File
• Default Format Behavior

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Example Commands

Download YouTube/TikTok Video

social-media-downloader
# Select Option 1 and enter the URL

Batch Download

social-media-downloader
# Select Option 4 and provide the text file path

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Logs and History

• All downloads are logged in downloader.log.
• A detailed history of downloads is saved in download_history.csv.

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Disclaimer

This software is intended for personal use only. Downloading content without the permission of the content owner may violate copyright laws. The developer is not responsible for any misuse of this tool.

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Troubleshooting and Support

If you encounter any issues or have feature requests:

• Contact the author: Nayan Das
• Email: [e-mail]
• Website: https://socialportal.nayanchandradas.com
• Report issues on GitHub Issues.

Enjoy using Social Media Downloader! 🎉