Description:
Command-line downloader for image-hosting site galleries and collections
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.31.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 20, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
GitHub |
formulae.brew.sh
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Stars: 16,218 |
Forks: 1,271 |
Language: Python |
Category: Multimedia
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Tags:
python
downloader
images
archiving
command-line
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Install:
brew install gallery-dl
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About:
gallery-dl is a Python-based command-line utility designed to download entire image galleries and collections from a vast array of image-hosting websites. It handles complex site structures, authentication, and parallel downloads efficiently. Its primary value is providing a reliable, scriptable solution for archiving and backing up online media content.
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Key Features:
- Supports over 1000 image-hosting and social media sites
- Handles authentication for private or restricted content
- Configurable with options for parallel downloads and rate limiting
- Can extract metadata and organize downloads into custom directory structures
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Use Cases:
- Archiving image galleries from websites that may remove content
- Downloading personal collections from sites like Flickr, DeviantArt, or Pixiv for backup
- Batch downloading media for offline viewing or research purposes
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Alternatives:
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youtube-dl
– Primarily focused on video platforms, with some image site support, but less specialized for galleries
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ripme
– Java-based general-purpose media ripper with a GUI, less extensive site support for image galleries
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