Automatically detect and download HLS/M3U8 video streams. Convert and merge TS chunks into MP4, MKV, or TS seamlessly.
Users
84
+38 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#90K
#75K among extensions
Version
2.0.0
updated 25 May 2026
Users
monthly, 5 months
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:84 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 5 months
Latest, 19 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Simple Stream Recorder
Stream Recorder - HLS m3u8 Video Downloader is a powerful, modern, and light-weight tool designed to help you catch and download streaming videos (HLS/m3u8 format) from almost any website.
Key Features:
- **Auto Stream Detection:** Instantly detects HLS (.m3u8) video streams as they play on the webpage.
- **Modern Floating UI:** A premium, non-intrusive floating widget to manage your detected streams. You can pin/unpin it and drag it anywhere on your screen.
- **Advanced Download Queue:** Queue multiple downloads simultaneously. Pause, resume, or clear completed downloads with the "Clear Finished" button to keep your workspace tidy.
- **Fast FFmpeg Processing:** Merges video fragments (.ts) into a single, high-quality MP4 file automatically inside your browser.
- **No Ads & Free:** Fully open-source design, respect user privacy, and zero trackers.
How to use:
1. Navigate to the website containing the video you want to download.
2. Play the video. The Stream Recorder floating panel will automatically display the detected streams.
3. Click "Add" to start downloading. The video will be added to your download queue and processed immediately.
Note: This extension does not bypass DRM-protected streams (such as Netflix, Disney+, etc.).