Loop for youtube-dl to download one of either formats (depending on errors)
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Trying to download 100+ videos, most of which are available in "-f 43 format" I do sometimes get an error "ERROR: requested format not available".
So I'd like to have a loop that in those cases tries the same download, but in "-f 18" format (which is similar enough).
I think this should be possible, probably in bash, but I have no clear idea how. Any help is greatly appreciated!
bash loops error-handling youtube-dl
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Trying to download 100+ videos, most of which are available in "-f 43 format" I do sometimes get an error "ERROR: requested format not available".
So I'd like to have a loop that in those cases tries the same download, but in "-f 18" format (which is similar enough).
I think this should be possible, probably in bash, but I have no clear idea how. Any help is greatly appreciated!
bash loops error-handling youtube-dl
asked Nov 10 at 18:04
marc111011
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Thanks, I understand my question is 'bland' (or perhaps even appears lazy) but I haven't tried much more since 1) I didn't know where to start, and 2) I hoped there was some other solution (like the one below). I do genuinely appreciate your tip though, I will keep it in mind in the future.
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Nov 10 at 21:13
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Trying to download 100+ videos, most of which are available in "-f 43 format" I do sometimes get an error "ERROR: requested format not available".
So I'd like to have a loop that in those cases tries the same download, but in "-f 18" format (which is similar enough).
I think this should be possible, probably in bash, but I have no clear idea how. Any help is greatly appreciated!
bash loops error-handling youtube-dl
asked Nov 10 at 18:04
marc111011
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Trying to download 100+ videos, most of which are available in "-f 43 format" I do sometimes get an error "ERROR: requested format not available".
So I'd like to have a loop that in those cases tries the same download, but in "-f 18" format (which is similar enough).
I think this should be possible, probably in bash, but I have no clear idea how. Any help is greatly appreciated!
bash loops error-handling youtube-dl
bash loops error-handling youtube-dl
asked Nov 10 at 18:04
marc111011
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asked Nov 10 at 18:04
marc111011
5116
asked Nov 10 at 18:04
marc111011
5116
asked Nov 10 at 18:04
marc111011
5116
asked Nov 10 at 18:04
marc111011
5116
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Nov 10 at 18:13
Thanks, I understand my question is 'bland' (or perhaps even appears lazy) but I haven't tried much more since 1) I didn't know where to start, and 2) I hoped there was some other solution (like the one below). I do genuinely appreciate your tip though, I will keep it in mind in the future.
– marc111011
Nov 10 at 21:13
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Welcome to SO. Stack Overflow is a question and answer site for professional and enthusiast programmers. The goal is that you add some code of your own to your question to show at least the research effort you made to solve this yourself. Please take a look at How to create a Minimal, Complete, and Verifiable example.
– Cyrus
Nov 10 at 18:13
Thanks, I understand my question is 'bland' (or perhaps even appears lazy) but I haven't tried much more since 1) I didn't know where to start, and 2) I hoped there was some other solution (like the one below). I do genuinely appreciate your tip though, I will keep it in mind in the future.
– marc111011
Nov 10 at 21:13
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Nov 10 at 18:13
Thanks, I understand my question is 'bland' (or perhaps even appears lazy) but I haven't tried much more since 1) I didn't know where to start, and 2) I hoped there was some other solution (like the one below). I do genuinely appreciate your tip though, I will keep it in mind in the future.
– marc111011
Nov 10 at 21:13
Thanks, I understand my question is 'bland' (or perhaps even appears lazy) but I haven't tried much more since 1) I didn't know where to start, and 2) I hoped there was some other solution (like the one below). I do genuinely appreciate your tip though, I will keep it in mind in the future.
– marc111011
Nov 10 at 21:13
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There is no need for external coding; youtube-dl includes this functionality natively. Simply add slashes in your -f parameter. For instance, if you want format 43, failing that 18, and failing that simply the best available single file, call youtube-dl like this:
youtube-dl -f 43/18/best https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaW_jenozKc
For more information, refer to the official documentation on format selection.
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There is no need for external coding; youtube-dl includes this functionality natively. Simply add slashes in your -f parameter. For instance, if you want format 43, failing that 18, and failing that simply the best available single file, call youtube-dl like this:
youtube-dl -f 43/18/best https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaW_jenozKc
For more information, refer to the official documentation on format selection.
answered Nov 10 at 19:58
phihag
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There is no need for external coding; youtube-dl includes this functionality natively. Simply add slashes in your -f parameter. For instance, if you want format 43, failing that 18, and failing that simply the best available single file, call youtube-dl like this:
youtube-dl -f 43/18/best https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaW_jenozKc
For more information, refer to the official documentation on format selection.
answered Nov 10 at 19:58
phihag
191k47359401
add a comment |
up vote
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accepted
up vote
1
down vote
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There is no need for external coding; youtube-dl includes this functionality natively. Simply add slashes in your -f parameter. For instance, if you want format 43, failing that 18, and failing that simply the best available single file, call youtube-dl like this:
youtube-dl -f 43/18/best https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaW_jenozKc
For more information, refer to the official documentation on format selection.
answered Nov 10 at 19:58
phihag
191k47359401
There is no need for external coding; youtube-dl includes this functionality natively. Simply add slashes in your -f parameter. For instance, if you want format 43, failing that 18, and failing that simply the best available single file, call youtube-dl like this:
youtube-dl -f 43/18/best https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaW_jenozKc
For more information, refer to the official documentation on format selection.
answered Nov 10 at 19:58
phihag
191k47359401
answered Nov 10 at 19:58
phihag
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answered Nov 10 at 19:58
phihag
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answered Nov 10 at 19:58
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Thanks, I understand my question is 'bland' (or perhaps even appears lazy) but I haven't tried much more since 1) I didn't know where to start, and 2) I hoped there was some other solution (like the one below). I do genuinely appreciate your tip though, I will keep it in mind in the future.
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