gallery-dl for Windows
You can run gallery-dl on Windows in a few ways: the standalone .exe from the project GitHub releases, an install through pip if you have Python, or the online version on this site, which needs no install at all. This guide covers all three so you can pick what fits your setup.
gallery-dl is the same downloader on every platform. Whichever route you take on Windows, you get a tool that pulls images and videos from 300+ sites, including Twitter/X, Instagram, Pixiv, Reddit and DeviantArt.
The standalone .exe (no Python)
The easiest desktop option is the prebuilt Windows executable published on the gallery-dl GitHub releases page. Download gallery-dl.exe, put it in a folder, and run it from Command Prompt or PowerShell with gallery-dl.exe <url>. It bundles everything it needs, so you do not have to install Python separately.
- Download gallery-dl.exe from the GitHub releases page
- No Python installation required
- Run it from Command Prompt or PowerShell
- To update, download the newest .exe and replace the old one
Installing with pip on Windows
If you already have Python 3.8 or newer, you can install gallery-dl with pip. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run pip install gallery-dl, then use gallery-dl <url>. Update it later with pip install --upgrade gallery-dl. This route is handy if you use Python for other things and want gallery-dl on your PATH.
- Requires Python 3.8+ installed first
- Install with pip install gallery-dl
- Update with pip install --upgrade gallery-dl
- Gives you the newest features quickly
No install: the online version
If you do not want to touch the command line at all, use the online version right here. It runs the real gallery-dl engine on our servers, so nothing lands on your Windows PC. Paste a link, preview the media for free, and download the whole gallery as a ZIP. This is ideal on a work or school computer where you cannot install software.
Frequently asked questions
Which Windows option is easiest?
For a desktop tool, the standalone .exe is simplest because it needs no Python. For zero setup, the online version needs nothing installed at all.
Does gallery-dl work on Windows 10 and 11?
Yes. The standalone .exe and the pip install both run on current Windows versions. The online version works in any Windows browser.
Do I need Python for the .exe?
No. The standalone Windows executable bundles everything it needs. You only need Python if you install through pip instead.
No install? Use it online
Skip the download and run gallery-dl in your browser. Paste a link and get a ZIP, right from Windows.
Open the downloader