HLS Downloader

Download fragmented media files with HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) downloader.

HLS Downloader: Download and Merge HLS Media Files

HLS Downloader is a powerful Chrome tool that allows you to download fragmented media files from the internet. Utilizing HTTP Live Streaming, a technology developed by Apple, the extension captures .m3u8 files, pinpoints playlist content, then downloads and merges all fragmented media into a single file. Due to its auto-download function, all HLS files encountered while browsing are automatically downloaded and listed for user convenience.

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Extension stats

By: leocompson

Users: 100,000+

Rating: 3.71

(167)

Version: 0.1.3 (Last updated: 2024-10-29)

Creation date: 2020-05-21

Permissions:

storage
downloads
webRequest
contextMenus
webNavigation

Host permissions:

*://*/*.m3u8

Size: 48.53K

Email: le*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 2,126 ▲ 78

Other rankings

#3471 in Tools ▲ 20

#16 in downloader keyword 62 ▲ 2

#52 in stream keyword 49 ▲ 6

#117 in playlist keyword 17 ▲ 1

#122 in download keyword 67 ▲ 20

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

HLS Downloader (v0.1.3)

4,063+ 2.66

(29)

HLS Downloader (v0.1.3)

21,992+ 2.80

(11)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works well for downloading ts files from video streaming services
Simple and straightforward to use for those who understand how it works
Nice user interface and progress display
Can download multiple streams successfully

Cons

Frequently experiences 'Network Error' issues leading to failed downloads
Errors related to invalid filenames during download
Choppy video playback after downloading
Does not support external subtitle tracks (.vtt)

Most mentioned

Not working or stopped working complaint
Choppy playback of downloaded videos
Network Error messages when attempting to download
Need to rename downloaded files from .bin to .mp4

User reviews

After many hours of stream, it shows "Network Error" and can not download the video it recorded. Very rare will download a rescued video but it is rare as Haley's Comet. This happens very often the last months. In the past it work great. Now it disappoints.

Red Scorpion, 2025-02-14

Recently Stopped working with error ```checked runtime.lastError: Invalid filename```

Ashish Patel, 2025-01-27

Отлично качает. Ручками переименуйте скачанный bin файл в ts

Андрей М, 2025-01-09

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Extension safety

Risk impact

HLS Downloader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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