Arroxy
Arroxy is a free desktop app that puts yt-dlp media downloading options in a graphical interface.
What Arroxy is
Arroxy is a free desktop app that puts yt-dlp media downloading options in a graphical interface. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and supports more than 2,000 sites through yt-dlp. Video quality can reach 4K, while available video formats depend on the source. When usable audio streams are available, users can save MP3, M4A/AAC, Opus, or WAV files. The app can scan playlists and queue every entry or selected items, and it supports batch downloads. It can save or embed subtitles and write metadata such as titles, upload dates, descriptions, thumbnails, and chapter markers when the output format allows. Arroxy uses yt-dlp and FFmpeg, and can use SponsorBlock’s community database to add chapters or trim selected segments from local copies. Downloads run on the user’s computer and go to a chosen folder. Optional cookie access is off by default. Arroxy does not remove DRM or make protected streams downloadable when yt-dlp cannot access them. Its source is public and MIT licensed; the listed price is free.
Good
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Supports more than 2,000 sites through yt-dlp.
- Video quality reaches up to 4K.
- Supports playlists, batch downloads, and subtitles.
- Saves several audio formats when streams are available.
Watch out
- Does not remove DRM.
- Cannot download protected streams yt-dlp cannot access.
- Video formats depend on the source.
Who it suits
It suits people who want yt-dlp’s toolchain through a desktop interface rather than command-line flags. Playlist, batch, subtitle, and audio-format options may help users saving different kinds of media.
Verdict
Arroxy provides a graphical route to yt-dlp downloads, with playlist, batch, subtitle, and metadata options. Its DRM limitation and dependence on source-supported formats are important considerations.
Plans and prices
From Arroxy's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Arroxy | Free | Free · MIT licensed · Windows, macOS, and Linux |
The facts
Each one read from Arroxy's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Batch downloads
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Cookies
- Optional cookies.txt import or supported-browser cookie access is off by default, and the site says the session stays local to the provided file.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- It supports video formats and audio-only formats including MP3, M4A/AAC, Opus, and WAV when usable source streams are available.checked 9 Oct 2026
- DRM limitation
- Arroxy says it does not remove DRM and cannot make a protected stream downloadable if yt-dlp cannot access it.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Install options
- The site lists direct downloads and package-manager channels including winget, Scoop, Homebrew, and Flatpak; its Linux install script is x86_64 only.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Arroxy uses yt-dlp and FFmpeg, and can use SponsorBlock’s community database to add chapters or trim selected segments from local copies.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Arroxy as an option for people who want yt-dlp's toolchain through a desktop interface instead of entering command-line flags.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Maximum video quality
- 4kchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Output formats
- MP3,M4A/AAC,Opus,WAV,and video formats supported by the sourcechecked 22 Sep 2026
- Playlist downloads
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Playlists
- Users can scan playlist entries and queue the whole playlist or selected items.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Downloads run on the user's computer and files go to the chosen folder; anonymous diagnostics may report app version, operating system, launches, and crashes.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Arroxy is a desktop app that puts yt-dlp’s media downloading options in a graphical interface.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The source is public and MIT licensed, releases include SHA256SUMS for download verification, Windows builds are not signed with a paid certificate, and macOS builds are not notarized by Apple.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Subtitle downloads
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Subtitles and metadata
- It can save or embed subtitles and write metadata such as titles, upload dates, descriptions, thumbnails, and chapter markers when the output format allows it.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site links to a Discord community and GitHub issues for feedback and problem reports.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Supported sites
- Site support comes from yt-dlp; Arroxy says it does not maintain its own extractor list and cites more than 2,000 supported sites.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Supported sources
- 2000+ supported sites via yt-dlpchecked 22 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Device platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linuxchecked 22 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
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