Web Video Downloader

Find, preview and download videos from websites.

Web Video Downloader is a browser extension for detecting and saving supported media from webpages you visit. It can identify compatible media streams, show the available options inside the extension, and let you choose an available quality before starting a download. The extension works directly in your browser and supports common delivery methods used by modern websites, including Direct MP4, HLS, and MPEG-DASH. Main features • Detect supported media on webpages you visit • Preview detected items before downloading • Choose from available qualities when multiple versions are provided • Support Direct MP4 files, HLS streams, and MPEG-DASH media • Track download progress directly inside the extension • Cancel active downloads when needed • Prevent accidental duplicate active downloads • Clear status and error messages when media cannot be processed • Dark and light themes • Multiple interface languages • No account required How it works When you open a webpage containing supported media, Web Video Downloader analyzes the media resources made available to your browser. Detected items are shown in the extension, where you can review the available options and start a download. Available formats and qualities depend on how the website provides its media. Some websites may provide several versions, while others may expose only one compatible source. Designed with access restrictions in mind Web Video Downloader is intended for media that is normally accessible through your browser and that you are authorized to save. The extension does not bypass DRM, encryption, authentication systems, paywalls, subscription restrictions, or other access controls. Protected, encrypted, private, unavailable, or otherwise unsupported media may not be downloadable. YouTube downloads are intentionally not supported. Privacy and transparency Web Video Downloader does not require you to create an account. It does not use advertising trackers or behavioral profiling. All executable JavaScript and required libraries are packaged with the extension. The extension is designed to perform its browser functionality using the permissions necessary for media detection, processing, and downloading. Compatibility Media delivery methods vary between websites and may change over time. Because of this, detection and download availability can differ depending on the page, the media format, and how the source website delivers its content. Web Video Downloader focuses on providing a simple browser-based workflow for detecting, reviewing, and saving supported media without attempting to bypass access restrictions.