HLS Video Downloader - Stream Recorder

Download HLS M3U8 videos from websites or record live stream video.
What is HLS Video Downloader - Stream Recorder?
HLS Video Downloader - Stream Recorder is a Chrome extension that enables users to download HLS M3U8 videos from websites or record live stream video. It finds all available video qualities, uses multiple threads for faster download, and offers a unique video capture function.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-08-08 due to Chrome Web Store policy violation
Users: 500,000+
Rating: 4.03 (322)
Version: 3.3 (Last updated: 2024-08-02)
Creation date: 2022-11-02
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • downloads
  • webRequest
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 367.62K

Other platforms

Video Downloader Pro (v1.3.10resigned1)
3.11 (448) 32,871+
Video Downloader Plus (v1.0.7)
4.80 (227) 125,889+
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Extension summary

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This Video Downloader finds M3U8 streaming videos on the current tab and lets you download them as a single MP4 video file to your computer.

This Video Downloader finds all available video qualities and saves the segments directly to your disk. Once all segments are downloaded, they are automatically joined into one file.

This Video Downloader uses multiple threads to download the HLS stream, making the download faster and more stable.

With this Video Downloader, you can easily save live and archived videos that are delivered in a typical HLS(HTTP Live Streaming) format, such as ts/m3u8.

Even more, you can record videos directly using the unique video capture function.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 on vimeo
  • Free to use
Cons
  • Doesn't work on many sites
  • Low video quality on vimeo
  • Frequent antivirus alerts
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work on YouTube
  • Not functioning
  • Antivirus alerts
Recent reviews
Best extension I have used for videos so far
by Alfred Machado, 2024-08-07

by abo asd (Abk Abk), 2024-08-06

Excelente!!! pude descargar un video en alta calidad!!
by Javier Basualdo, 2024-08-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

HLS Video Downloader - Stream Recorder is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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