What it is
gallery-dl is a free tool that helps you download image galleries from websites like Pixiv, Danbooru, and Mangadex with just a few commands. It’s available on Windows, Linux, and macOS – easy to use regardless of your operating system.
What’s new
v1.30.8 (late Sep 2025) adds and updates site support and raises the minimum Python version, keeping downloads working as sites evolve.
What else is similar to it
Image-focused downloaders like RipMe or Bulk Image Downloader serve similar roles, and browser extensions such as DownThemAll! offer lighter-weight bulk saving, but none match gallery-dl’s breadth for galleries and collections. You’ll also find it featured in our 5 Best Downloaders list, which compares tools across music, video, and images.
Why it’s different
It’s tuned for bulk images: handles albums, artist pages, and forums with neat folder/file naming so large sets stay organized.
How to get started
- Install: Python
pip install -U gallery-dl - macOS
brew install gallery-dl - Download a gallery/album:
gallery-dl <gallery-link> - See supported sites: check the “Supported Sites” list in its docs
References (1)
Linked from The 5 Best Downloaders for Videos, Music & Images (No Browser Needed)