h264ify
Makes YouTube stream H.264 videos instead of VP8/VP9 videos
What is h264ify?
h264ify is a unique Chrome extension designed to optimize YouTube streaming. By default, YouTube uses VP8/VP9 encoded videos, which can slow down performance on less powerful devices due to lack of hardware acceleration. h264ify solves this by making YouTube stream H.264 videos, a format commonly hardware-accelerated by GPUs for smoother playback and reduced CPU usage. A must-have for seamless, energy-efficient viewing.
Extension stats
By: erkserkserks
Users: 1,000,000+ 
Creation date: 2019-09-08
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- scripting
- storage
Host permissions:
- *://*.youtube.com/*
- *://*.youtube-nocookie.com/*
- *://*.youtu.be/*
Size: 32.46K
Email: st*****@icloud.com
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Extension summary
Try h264ify if YouTube videos stutter, take up too much CPU, eat battery life, or make your laptop hot.
By default, YouTube streams VP8/VP9 encoded video. However, this can cause problems with less powerful machines because VP8/VP9 is not typically hardware accelerated.
In contrast, H.264 is commonly hardware accelerated by GPUs, which usually means smoother video playback and reduced CPU usage. h264ify makes YouTube stream H.264 videos instead of VP8/VP9 videos.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Significantly reduces CPU usage during video playback
- Enables better video quality (HD/1080p) on older hardware
- Allows users to watch videos smoothly without lag
- Helps obsolete computers function better with YouTube
- Users report improved performance and experience with the extension
Cons
- Some users report it stopped working after updates
- Compatibility issues with certain browsers or versions
- Limited support for newer video codecs (e.g. AV1 and VP9)
- A few users experienced persistent lag despite installation
- Some find the extension does not meet their expectations
Most mentioned
- CPU usage reduction
- Ability to watch videos in higher resolutions
- Performance improvements on older computers
- Some users dissatisfied with extension's functionality
- Compatibility issues with specific operating systems or browsers
Recent reviews
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by 
Gaston Diaz Lemos, 2024-11-11
Gaston Diaz Lemos, 2024-11-11перестал помогать в просмотре видео в нормальном качестве теперь вновь на 720p все фризит использую Windows 11 (до этого смотрел видео в фулл хд)
by 
Leha Dres, 2024-10-27
Leha Dres, 2024-10-272代I5笔记本完美解决卡的问题，CPU才占用不到30%，缓冲都完了，1080视频视频还是卡，装上就好了，老电脑又不用换了
by 
闲鱼无货源正规副业收徒, 2024-10-27
闲鱼无货源正规副业收徒, 2024-10-27Extension safety
Risk impact
h264ify requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
h264ify has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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