h264ify (V3)

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

h264ify (V3) - Enhance YouTube Video Playback

h264ify (V3) is a Chrome extension that modifies YouTube to stream H.264 encoded videos instead of VP8/VP9, enhancing playback performance on weaker devices. By leveraging hardware acceleration commonly found in GPUs, it reduces CPU usage, prevents stuttering, and extends battery life during video playback, making it ideal for users experiencing issues with smoother streaming.

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By: Master Tools

Users: 554

Rating: 4.64

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Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-07)

Creation date: 2024-08-07

Permissions:

activeTab
scripting
storage

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 25.60K

Email: sa*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 37,408 ▲ 339

Other rankings

#25015 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 822

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Significantly improves video playback performance
Reduces CPU usage during YouTube streaming
Helps prevent overheating and reduces battery drain
Enhances playback smoothness, especially on older machines

Cons

Most mentioned

Improves performance and smoothness of YouTube videos
Reduces overheating and battery drain
Works effectively on older hardware

User 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

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