Idt-image-download-tool-v2.0.0.9 May 2026

IDT Image Download Tool is a lightweight command-line utility designed to download image batches from an image database, API, or structured web source.
Version 2.0.0.9 improves error handling, retry logic, and parallel download performance.

Usage: idt-image-download-tool [options]

Options (defaults):

Manifest format (JSON lines): Each line is a JSON object: "url": "https://example.com/image.jpg", "filename": "optional-desired-name.jpg", "sha256": "optional-hex-checksum", "max_size_bytes": 5242880

In the realm of embedded vision and video connectivity, IDT (Integrated Device Technology) has established a robust portfolio of serializers, deserializers, and ISP (Image Signal Processor) solutions. These components are ubiquitous in Automotive Infotainment, Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and Industrial Machine Vision. idt-image-download-tool-v2.0.0.9

Hardware alone cannot process raw image data from a sensor; it requires a complex configuration of registers and coefficients (Gamma, White Balance, CFA interpolation) to produce a viewable image. The IDT Image Download Tool serves as the primary host-side interface for initializing these processors, tuning image quality in real-time, and flashing permanent configurations into non-volatile memory. Version 2.0.0.9 represents a mature iteration of this software, providing legacy support and extended device compatibility.

idt-download -i urls.txt -o dataset/images -t 8 --resume --check-integrity

The "Download" in the tool's name refers to the ability to write configuration data into the device's Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) or OTP (One-Time Programmable) memory. IDT Image Download Tool is a lightweight command-line

idt-image-download-tool --concurrency 8 --retries 5 --output-dir ./imgs manifest.jsonl

Each line (CSV column 1) should contain a direct image URL: Manifest format (JSON lines): Each line is a

https://example.com/img/001.jpg
https://example.com/img/002.png
https://example.com/img/003.webp

Previous versions relied on simple string matching. With v2.0.0.9, you can now input complex Regular Expressions (regex) to include or exclude specific URLs, file types, or naming patterns. For example, you can download only images with _high_res in the filename or exclude all thumbnails smaller than 300px.