If your internet cuts out, this flag resumes partially downloaded files instead of starting them from scratch.
To download a list of URLs, the primary command is the batch file argument. This tells the program to read a text file and process every link inside it sequentially. youtube-dl -a urls.txt Use code with caution.
(or --batch-file ): This flag specifies the path to your text file. youtube-dl download list of urls
For large lists, a basic download might fail if a video is private or if your connection drops. Use these additional flags to make your batch process more robust:
youtube-dl -i -c --batch-file urls.txt --download-archive archive.txt Use code with caution. Advanced Alternatives If your internet cuts out, this flag resumes
To avoid downloading the same video twice in the future, use --download-archive archive.txt . This logs every successful download in a separate file and skips them in future runs. The "Ultimate" Batch Command:
By default, youtube-dl stops if it hits a broken link. Use -i to skip errors and keep moving through the list. youtube-dl -a urls
Create a simple text document (e.g., using Notepad or TextEdit) named urls.txt . Paste your YouTube, Vimeo, or other supported video links into the file. Ensure there are no extra spaces and that each link is on its own line.