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New Task

Click the plus icon on the left sidebar to open New Task. It contains three entries: Download, Sniff, and Transcode.

XiaDown New Task dialog
Download accepts links, Sniff opens a browser, and Transcode selects local files.
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DownloadYou already have a video, audio, or playlist link and want to save it directly.Download
SniffThe page needs a real browser, playback, login, scrolling, or verification before the media appears.Sniff
TranscodeYou have a local video or audio file and want to convert format, size, or encoding.Transcode

Unavailable buttons usually mean required tools are missing, the link has not passed checking, or a file has not been selected. Open Settings to install or repair YT-DLP, FFmpeg, and Bun.

Tasks move to Running first. When they finish, they appear in Tasks and Files where you can preview output, open the folder, transcode again, or inspect details.