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To see exactly what formats a specific video offers before downloading, use the -F flag: yt-dlp -F [URL]

: If you need a specific container like MP4 at 480p resolution: yt-dlp -f "bestvideo[height<=480][ext=mp4]+bestaudio[ext=m4a]/best[height<=480][ext=mp4]" [URL] Advanced Format Selection yt-dlp download 480p

If you want to download a video and ensure it does not exceed 480p resolution, use one of these common commands: To see exactly what formats a specific video

: This command specifically looks for the best video with a height of exactly or less than 480 pixels and merges it with the best available audio. yt-dlp -f "bestvideo[height<=480]+bestaudio/best[height<=480]" [URL] You can then download a specific one by

This will list all available resolutions and formats (e.g., 144p, 360p, 480p, 1080p). Each entry has a (a numeric code on the left). You can then download a specific one by its ID: yt-dlp -f [Format ID] [URL] Key Features of yt-dlp

To download a 480p video using , the most efficient method is using the -S (sorting) flag or the -f (format) selector. While yt-dlp defaults to the highest quality available, you can strictly limit it to 480p to save bandwidth or storage space. Quick Commands for 480p Downloads

: Use the sorting flag to prioritize 480p height. yt-dlp -S "res:480" [URL]