One of the most efficient ways to use yt-dlp is to download only the portion of a video you need, rather than the entire file.
Example : yt-dlp --download-sections "*00:01:30-00:02:00" [URL] (downloads from 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes). yt-dlp download duration
If your "download duration" is too long, use these techniques to accelerate the process: One of the most efficient ways to use
Platforms like YouTube may limit speeds to as low as if they detect automated tools. Increases duration significantly. Resolution 4K video files are exponentially larger than 720p files. Higher resolution = Longer duration. Overhead Livestreams or HLS/DASH streams require merging segments. Adds processing time after the download. 3. How to Speed Up Your Downloads Increases duration significantly
: If a video has defined chapters, you can download them as separate files using --split-chapters or a specific section using --download-sections "chapter:Chapter Name" . 2. Factors Affecting Download Speed and Total Duration
: You can filter videos in a playlist by their total length using --match-filter .