h264ify (V3)

Name: h264ify (V3)
Rating: 4.636363636363637 (11 reviews)
Author: Master Tools

Makes YouTube stream H.264 videos instead of VP8/VP9 videos

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The h264ify Chrome extension enhances your YouTube viewing experience by forcing the platform to stream videos using the H.264 codec instead of VP8 or VP9. Since H.264 is widely supported for hardware acceleration by GPUs, using it can dramatically reduce CPU usage, prevent video stuttering, reduce battery drain, and stop your laptop from overheating during playback.

Designed especially for users with less powerful machines or those experiencing playback issues, h264ify seamlessly switches YouTube video streams to H.264 for smoother, more efficient performance. Simply install the extension and enjoy enhanced video playback quality and stability without manual adjustments.

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Version:

3.0.0 Last updated: 2024-08-07

Creation date:

2024-08-07

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
scripting
storage

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

25.60K

Email:

sa*****@gmail.com

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Full description:

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Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

18 hours ago

Ranking

# 38,422 ▼ 805

Other rankings

#25076 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 93

User reviews

Users appreciate h264ify (V3) for enhancing YouTube video playback by reducing CPU usage, preventing overheating, and eliminating stuttering, resulting in smoother and more efficient streaming. It's especially effective on older machines and helps conserve battery life. While most reviews are positive, a small minority report that the extension did not work for them.

Pros

Significantly improves video playback performance on YouTube
Reduces CPU usage and prevents overheating
Helps prevent video stuttering and lag during playback
Easy to install and use
Beneficial for older machines and extends battery life

Cons

One review indicates the extension may not work for all users ('不行' means 'not working' or 'no good')

Recent reviews

Made a huge difference in performance. No more overheating, and smoother playback

Timi Olorunfemui, 2024-09-19

Works exactly as advertised. My YouTube videos are much more efficient to play now

Raphael, 2024-09-19

A must-have if YouTube is eating up too much CPU. Playback is smooth, no more lag

Michel Adam, 2024-09-19

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Extension safety

Risk impact

h264ify (V3) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.

Risk likelihood

h264ify (V3) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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