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PixivUtil2 is a repository project for downloading images from Pixiv, according to its description.

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PixivUtil2 is an open source project on GitHub that downloads images from Pixiv and some related services. It is a repository, not a hosted website, so it must be installed or run in Docker before use. It runs from a Python codebase and includes a command-line interface and a graphical interface.

The tool can download by member ID, image ID, tags, or title and caption, as well as from a user's bookmarks, including private and hidden ones. It also covers FANBOX creators and posts, and it includes tools for managing a local database of downloaded items. The source notes that overusing Pixiv can lead to the site blocking your IP address for a few hours. Some features, such as batch jobs, are marked as experimental.

Key features

  • Download by member ID, image ID, tags, or title and caption
  • Download from bookmarked artists and images, including private and hidden bookmarks
  • Download from FANBOX supported artists, followed artists, and individual posts
  • Batch download from a batch_job.json file (marked experimental)
  • Re-encode ugoira animations in a folder, using FFmpeg for video conversion
  • Manage a local database of downloaded images, members, and download history
Best for: Python users who want to script or batch-download Pixiv images, including from their own bookmarks, and who are comfortable installing software from source or Docker.
Good for
  • Open source, with the code and license available in the repository
  • Provides a Docker option as well as running from source
  • Includes a database tool for tracking and cleaning up downloaded items
Watch out for
  • Overusing it can lead to Pixiv blocking your IP address for a few hours
  • Requires Python 3.10 or later, and Python 3.13 or later for archive mode
  • Some features need extra software, such as FFmpeg for ugoira conversion and the VC++ Redistributable on Windows for XMP metadata

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Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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Downloader FAQ

Why does my password not show up when I type it into the console?
This is normal. The program still reads the password. You can also enter it in the config.ini file if you are not sure.
What can I do if I cannot log in to Pixiv?
The repository suggests checking your password, logging in to the Pixiv website first, and checking the [Authentication] section of config.ini. It also describes copying the PHPSESSID session cookie from your browser and checking your date and time settings.
How do I enter Japanese tags in the console?
Paste them through the console's Edit menu, since Ctrl-V may not work. Alternatively, paste the tags into tags.txt and use the download by tags list option, separating tags with spaces and queries with new lines.
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