Download Images for Offline k3s
Export images from manifests to TAR or ZIP bundles and move them to USB for air-gapped k3s clusters.
Base URL
https://containerdl.com
Built for offline k3s
Manifest aware
Paste Kubernetes YAML to detect and bundle all images.
USB transfer ready
Download a ZIP bundle and move it to offline nodes.
No Docker required
Use any browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, or mobile.
How it works
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Paste a k3s manifest or Kubernetes YAML.
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Export a ZIP bundle of all referenced images.
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Transfer the bundle to your offline k3s nodes.
Example
Create a bundle from a manifest
curlcurl -X POST https://containerdl.com/v1/bundles \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer cdl_live_xxx" \
-d '{"input":"apiVersion: v1
kind: Pod
metadata:
name: demo
spec:
containers:
- name: app
image: nginx:latest","kind":"k8s"}'- Download the ZIP when the bundle finishes.
- Private registry auth is supported only for GHCR and Docker Hub today.
Common use cases
- Air-gapped k3s edge deployments.
- Industrial or field sites without registry access.
- USB handoff for offline clusters.
- k3s testing labs with no internet.
FAQs
Does this work with k3s?
Yes. The bundle contains standard container images you can import into the runtime used by k3s.
Do I need Docker installed?
No. ContainerDL handles the pull and packaging.
Do you store credentials?
No. Credentials are never stored or logged.