Mloader

A Python script for downloading YouTube videos/playlists and converting them to high-quality MP3 files with metadata.

Features

• Downloads from YouTube videos and playlists
• Converts to 192kbps MP3 format
• Automatically embeds video thumbnails as album art
• Adds ID3 metadata (title, artist, album)
• Preview downloads before starting
• Handles duplicate filenames
• Input validation for URLs

Requirements

pip install yt-dlp mutagen validators ffmpeg-python

FFmpeg is required for audio conversion:

# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt install ffmpeg

# macOS
brew install ffmpeg

Usage

1. Set DOWNLOAD_FOLDER in the script to your desired music folder

2. Run the script:

python mloader.py [URL]

Or run without arguments to input URL when prompted.

3. The script will:
   • Preview content to be downloaded
   • Download and convert videos to MP3
   • Add metadata and album art
   • Save files to the specified folder

Error Handling

• Validates URLs before processing
• Handles download/conversion errors gracefully
• Prevents filename conflicts
• Reports specific errors for troubleshooting

Legal Note

Check your local laws regarding YouTube downloads. Use responsibly and respect copyright.