gallery-dl

How to install gallery-dl

There are a few ways to install gallery-dl: with pip (the usual route for anyone who has Python), or as a standalone binary that needs no Python at all. This guide walks through both, plus how to keep it up to date, and the option to skip installing entirely with the online version.

gallery-dl is a Python program that downloads images and videos from 300+ sites. The command-line tool needs Python 3.8 or newer; the standalone binaries and the online version do not.

Install with pip

If you have Python 3.8 or newer, pip is the simplest way. Run pip install gallery-dl in a terminal and, once it finishes, run gallery-dl <url> to start a download. On some systems you may need pip3 or python -m pip install gallery-dl instead. This works the same on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

  • Requires Python 3.8 or newer
  • Install with pip install gallery-dl
  • Then run gallery-dl <url>
  • Use python -m pip if the pip command is not found

Standalone binaries (no Python)

If you would rather not install Python, the project publishes standalone executables on its GitHub releases page, including a Windows .exe and builds for macOS and Linux. Download the file for your system, make it runnable, and call it directly. Everything it needs is bundled inside, so there is no separate setup.

  • Download from the GitHub releases page
  • Windows, macOS, and Linux builds available
  • No Python or pip required
  • Run the file directly from a terminal

Updating, or skipping install with the online version

To update a pip install, run pip install --upgrade gallery-dl; to update a standalone binary, download the newest one and replace it. If you would rather not install or update anything, this site runs gallery-dl online. Paste a link, preview for free, and download the gallery as a ZIP, with the engine always current on our side.

  • Update pip installs with pip install --upgrade gallery-dl
  • Update binaries by downloading the latest release
  • Or use the online version with nothing to install
  • The online engine is always kept up to date

Frequently asked questions

What do I need before installing gallery-dl?

For the pip install, you need Python 3.8 or newer. For the standalone binary or the online version, you need nothing extra at all.

How do I update gallery-dl?

If you installed with pip, run pip install --upgrade gallery-dl. If you use a standalone binary, download the newest release and replace the old file.

Can I use gallery-dl without installing it?

Yes. The online version on this site runs the engine for you, so you can download a gallery as a ZIP without installing Python or anything else.

Prefer not to install anything?

Run gallery-dl online instead. Paste a link, preview the media, and download the whole gallery as a ZIP.

Open the downloader