Calculating Total Size of Videos with Totalsize and yt-dlp
As technology continues to evolve, the demand for tools that simplify and automate tasks has grown exponentially. One such tool is Totalsize, a Python script that utilizes yt-dlp, a powerful command-line tool for video downloading and processing, to calculate the total size of all videos in a playlist or a single video.
Installation
To get started, you can install Totalsize by using pip3, the package installer for Python 3:
bash
pip3 install totalsize
Please note that Totalsize requires Python 3.6 or higher to function properly.
Usage
Once you have installed Totalsize, you can use it by running the following command:
bash
totalsize [options] URL
The URL parameter can be either a playlist or a single video URL.
Options
The script provides several options for customization. Here are a few notable ones:
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-f FORMAT_FILTER: Specify format filters for the video. For more information on format selection, refer to the yt-dlp documentation. -
-m: Include additional information on each video, such as media type, duration, views, likes, dislikes, and percentage. -
-n: Suppress the output of progress information, resulting in a cleaner output. -
-r NUM: Limit the number of videos to process. Useful for large playlists where you may only want to calculate the total size for a subset of videos. -
-c FILE: Load cookies from a file for authentication purposes.
Raw Data
In case you require specific video metadata, Totalsize allows you to retrieve raw data in a specific order. By using one or more of the following options, the raw data will be printed in the specified order:
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--media: Include the media type of each video. -
--size: Include the size of each video. -
--duration: Include the duration of each video. -
--views: Include the number of views of each video. -
--likes: Include the number of likes of each video. -
--dislikes: Include the number of dislikes of each video. -
--percentage: Include the percentage of likes to dislikes of each video.
Conclusion
With Totalsize and yt-dlp, calculating the total size of videos in a playlist or a single video has never been easier. By leveraging the power of Python and the comprehensive features of yt-dlp, you can quickly obtain valuable insights and data about your video collection. Whether you are a content creator, a playlist curator, or a data analyst, Totalsize is a valuable tool to add to your arsenal.
If you’d like to learn more about Totalsize, check out the repository for additional information, or refer to the yt-dlp documentation.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out and ask. Happy video processing!
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