Free & open source  ·  Windows 11/10  ·  Official GitHub release

Download gallery-dl.exe for Windows —
200+ Sites, Bulk Images, No bloatware

The fastest open source image gallery downloader for Windows. Bulk-save images from Instagram, Twitter/X, Pixiv, DeviantArt, Reddit and 200+ more sites. Runs in PowerShell in under 60 seconds.

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Latest release  ·  View on GitHub  ·  No installer  ·  Windows 11/10

Open source on GitHub No installer, fully portable No ads, no bundled software 200+ supported sites Original resolution downloads Custom filename templates

What gallery-dl can do

gallery-dl for Windows — bulk image downloads from anywhere

A single portable .exe file. No installation. No admin rights. Runs in PowerShell or CMD.

Download Instagram photos & reels on Windows

Bulk download any public or private (with cookies) Instagram profile, hashtag, or post collection.

Download Twitter/X images & media on Windows

Save full-resolution images and videos from any Twitter/X timeline, user, or search. Requires cookies for private accounts.

Download Pixiv artwork on Windows

Download entire Pixiv galleries by artist, tag, or bookmark. Supports ugoira animations with FFmpeg.

Download DeviantArt galleries on Windows

Save entire DeviantArt user galleries, favourites, and collections in original resolution.

Download Reddit images & galleries on Windows

Save Reddit posts, image galleries, and crosspost media. Handles v.redd.it video+audio merging automatically.

Is gallery-dl safe and legal in 2026?

Open source, community-audited, no telemetry. Legal when used respecting copyright and platform ToS.

Quick start

How to install gallery-dl on Windows in 4 steps

No admin rights required. Works on any Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC.

Step 01

Download gallery-dl.exe

Save it to any folder, e.g. C:\Tools\gallery-dl\ — no installation, fully portable.

Step 02

Open PowerShell in that folder

Click the Explorer address bar, type powershell, press Enter.

Step 03

Verify the installation

Run gallery-dl --version. If a version number appears, you're ready.

Step 04

Download your first gallery

Paste any supported URL and press Enter. gallery-dl saves images in original resolution.

Need cookies for private content? Cookie setup guide →  ·  Full install guide with PATH setup →

gallery-dl commands for Windows

Most useful gallery-dl commands — copy & paste

Run directly in PowerShell or CMD. Replace the URL with your target link.

Download all images from a URL
gallery-dl "https://www.instagram.com/username/"
Download with cookies from Chrome (for private/login-required content)
gallery-dl --cookies-from-browser chrome "URL"
Save to a custom folder with original filenames
gallery-dl -d "C:\Images\%(category)s\%(uploader)s" "URL"
Download only images (skip videos)
gallery-dl --image-filter "extension in ('jpg','png','webp')" "URL"

Full gallery-dl command cheatsheet for Windows →

Supported sites — Windows guides

gallery-dl site guides for Windows

Step-by-step guides for the most popular sites — including authentication, cookies, and common errors.

gallery-dl Instagram Windows

Profiles, hashtags, reels — with cookie login

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gallery-dl Twitter/X Windows

Timelines, media tabs, search — auth required

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gallery-dl Pixiv Windows

Artist galleries, tags, bookmarks, ugoira

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gallery-dl DeviantArt Windows

User galleries, favourites, collections

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gallery-dl Reddit Windows

Posts, galleries, subreddits, crossposted media

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gallery-dl Cookies & Login Windows

Authenticate for private content on any site

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gallery-dl Config File Windows

Set defaults, file naming, output folders

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gallery-dl Troubleshooting Windows

Fix common errors — 403, SSL, not found

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about gallery-dl for Windows

Is gallery-dl safe to use on Windows?
Yes. gallery-dl is completely open source and hosted on GitHub. Every line of code is publicly audited. No bundled software, no telemetry, no background services.
Does gallery-dl work on Windows 11?
Yes. gallery-dl.exe runs on Windows 11 and Windows 10 (64-bit) without installation. Download the .exe, open PowerShell, and run your first command.
What sites does gallery-dl support?
gallery-dl supports 200+ sites including Instagram, Twitter/X, Pixiv, DeviantArt, Reddit, Tumblr, Danbooru, Flickr, Artstation, Patreon and many more. See the full list on GitHub.
Do I need Python to run gallery-dl on Windows?
No. The gallery-dl.exe release includes a bundled Python runtime. Just download the .exe and run it — no Python installation needed.
How do I update gallery-dl on Windows?
Open PowerShell in the folder where gallery-dl.exe is saved and run gallery-dl -U. It updates automatically to the latest version.
Why does gallery-dl say "login required" or "403 forbidden"?
Many sites require authentication to access private or member-only content. Use --cookies-from-browser chrome to pass your browser session to gallery-dl. See the full cookies guide.