Pick a video area on the current page and directly download accessible media files.
Users
25
+4 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
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Store rank
#139K
#115K among extensions
Version
0.1.0
updated 14 Apr 2026
Users
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:25 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
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Latest, 15 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Video Area Downloader
Select visible video areas on web pages and extract downloadable video URLs easily
Video Area Downloader is a Chrome extension that allows you to identify videos displayed on a webpage and extract their source URLs—even when no download button is provided.
Simply hover over a video area, select it, and retrieve the video link for direct download when available.
This extension is designed for fast, intuitive selection of on-screen video elements without requiring technical setup.
Key Features
Automatically detects visible video areas on web pages
Hover to highlight selectable video regions
Click to extract the video source URL
Direct download when supported by the video source
Open original video link when direct download is not available
Lightweight and simple interface
How to Use
Activate the extension
Move your cursor over the video you want to download
Confirm the highlighted video area
Click the video
Choose one of the following options in the extension UI:
Direct Download to save the video immediately
Go to Video URL to open the source link in a new tab
Supported Content
This extension works with standard HTML video elements displayed on web pages.
The following platforms are not supported:
YouTube
Netflix
DRM-protected streaming services
Other platforms with protected video delivery systems
Important Legal Notice
This extension is intended for use only with content you are legally permitted to download.
Users are responsible for ensuring that their use complies with:
copyright laws
website terms of service
applicable local regulations
Downloading protected or restricted content without permission may violate legal or platform policies. The developer does not encourage or support unauthorized downloading.
Recommended Use Cases
Saving publicly available educational videos
Archiving reference materials for personal workflows
Downloading permitted media resources from web pages
Collecting non-restricted video content for offline viewing
Video Area Downloader provides a fast and practical way to identify and retrieve video URLs directly from visible web content.