svtplay-dl ☆

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Description:
Download videos from https://www.svtplay.se/

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 4.163@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 23, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: downloader video svtplay streaming cli

Install: brew install svtplay-dl

About:
svtplay-dl is a command-line program that allows you to download videos from Swedish video streaming sites such as SVT Play, TV4 Play, and DPlay. It supports downloading entire series or single episodes, often in high definition, and can handle DRM-protected content where applicable. The tool is highly valued for archiving media and viewing content offline without ads.

Key Features:

Supports multiple Swedish streaming services (SVT, TV4, DPlay, etc.)
Downloads videos in high quality (up to 1080p/4K) with embedded or separate subtitles
Command-line interface suitable for automation and scripting
Can list available episodes and formats before downloading

Use Cases:

Archiving TV shows and news broadcasts for offline viewing
Downloading educational content or documentaries for later reference
Automating media collection via scripts or cron jobs

Alternatives:

yt-dlp – A more general-purpose fork of youtube-dl that supports hundreds of sites, but lacks the specific optimizations and DRM handling for Nordic services found in svtplay-dl.
StreamFab – A commercial GUI-based downloader that supports many streaming services but requires a paid license, whereas svtplay-dl is free and open-source.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 23, 2025 5:38pm	4.163	1	VERSION_BUMP	8c7901f2
Nov 3, 2025 8:34pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	b094c4d3
Oct 24, 2025 11:58pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	b437c126
Sep 13, 2024 12:31am		0	VERSION_BUMP	fc304c9c