Download videos from any site. Supports HLS (m3u8), DASH, and MP4. The fast and powerful video grabber for your browser.
Users
363
+6 in 30 days
Rating
1.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#50K
#42K among extensions
Version
1.5
updated 5 May 2026
Users
monthly, 5 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:363 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 5 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Video Downloader & HLS
Video Downloader & HLS is the ultimate solution for capturing and downloading videos from almost any website. Whether it's a standard MP4 file or a complex streaming format like HLS (m3u8) or DASH (mpd), this extension handles it with ease.
Designed to be lightweight and powerful, it sniffs out video links automatically as you browse, allowing you to save your favorite content in the best possible quality.
Key Features:
Universal Support: Detects HLS (m3u8), DASH (mpd), and direct video files (MP4, WebM, OGV, and more).
High-Quality Downloads: Choose between different resolutions (1080p, 720p, 480p, etc.) if provided by the source.
Advanced Muxing: Automatically merges separate audio and video streams into a single high-quality file.
Audio Extraction: Download only the audio track from any video in .m4a format.
Parallel Downloading: Uses multi-threaded segment fetching for maximum download speed.
Fast Preview: Hover over detected videos to see a quick preview before downloading.
Clean & Secure: No tracking, no extra ads, and minimal permissions for your privacy.
How to Use:
Navigate to the website containing the video you want to download.
Click on the Video Downloader & HLS icon in your browser toolbar.
Select the desired quality or format from the list of detected videos.
Click "Download" and wait for the magic to happen!
Technical Specifications:
Built on Manifest V3 for modern security and performance.
Uses Offscreen Canvas and Service Workers for stable background processing.
Supports AES-128 encrypted HLS streams.
Note: Due to Chrome Web Store policies and copyright restrictions, downloads from YouTube and some DRM-protected platforms may be restricted.