Download Docker Images on Windows Without Docker Desktop
Ideal for corporate laptops and locked-down machines. Export a TAR in the browser, copy it to USB, and load it later.
Base URL
https://containerdl.com
Built for Windows constraints
No Desktop license
Avoid installing Docker Desktop on company devices.
No WSL required
Use the web app even when WSL is disabled.
Windows friendly outputs
Download a TAR file you can load later or move via USB.
How it works
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Sign in and paste the image you need.
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Export to a TAR file from the web app.
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Optionally automate with:Bearer token
Authorization: Bearer <key>
Example
Export a Microsoft image
curlcurl -X POST https://containerdl.com/v1/exports \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer cdl_live_xxx" \
-d '{"image":"mcr.microsoft.com/dotnet/runtime:8.0"}'- Use PowerShell curl or Invoke-WebRequest if preferred.
- The output TAR can be loaded on another host.
Common use cases
- Enterprise laptops with restricted software installs.
- Contractor machines without admin rights.
- Air-gapped Windows servers.
- Teams blocked from Docker Desktop by policy.
- USB delivery to offline Windows hosts.
FAQs
Do I need WSL or Hyper-V?
No. ContainerDL runs in your browser and does not require local virtualization.
How do I load the TAR file?
Use docker load on a machine that has Docker or import into another runtime.
Is there a free tier?
Yes. Free credits are available for trial exports, with Light/Pro for automation.