Telegram File Downloader

A Python program to download files from Telegram channels, it can save files locally or send them to a Discord webhook.

Features

• Download files from any Telegram channel you have access to
• Filter downloads by file extension (e.g., .txt, .pdf, .mp3)
• Set time parameters (download files from specified days/hours)
• Save to folder or send to a Discord webhook
• Renaming to avoid dupes

Requirements

• Python 3.9+
• Telegram account
• Telegram API credentials (API ID and API Hash)
• Optional: Discord webhook

Setup

1. Get your Telegram API credentials from my.telegram.org/apps
2. Update the API_ID and API_HASH in the file with your credentials

Usage

1. Run the script:

   python telegramdl.py
   

   • If you don't have the dependancies installed, it will automatically install them for you

2. Follow the prompts:

   • Enter Telegram channel link or ID
   • Specify time frame (e.g., '7d' for 7 days, '24h' for 24 hours, 'all' for all messages)
   • Enter file extension to download (e.g., .txt, .pdf)
   • Choose download method (save to folder or send to webhook)

Channel Link Formats

The tool accepts various channel formats:

• Channel ID (numeric)
• Username (e.g., 'channelname')
• t.me links (e.g., 't.me/channelname')
• web.telegram.org links (a bit broken i think)

Notes

• When trying to download from private channels, you need to be a member of the channel
• On first run, you'll need to log in to your Telegram account