YouTube H264ify

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

YouTube H264ify

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Extension stats

By: Louis
Users: 124
6
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-01)
Creation date: 2024-10-01
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 13.54K

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Extension summary

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YouTube H264ify is a Chrome extension that makes your YouTube video playback smoother! 🎬

🔹 By default, YouTube streams videos in VP8/VP9 encoding, which can cause high CPU usage, stuttering, or even make your device overheat. H264ify helps switch the video stream to the more commonly hardware-accelerated H.264, resulting in smoother playback, reduced CPU usage, and extended battery life. 📈

💡 Features:

Automatically switches YouTube video streams to H.264 to reduce CPU usage Enhances video playback smoothness and minimizes stuttering Lowers battery consumption on laptops and mobile devices Experience a smoother YouTube journey with YouTube H264ify! 🚀

—————————————————— YouTube H264ify 是一款可以让您的 YouTube 视频播放更加流畅的插件!🎬

🔹默认情况下,YouTube 会以 VP8/VP9 编码播放视频,这可能会导致某些电脑的 CPU 占用率过高、卡顿、甚至让设备过热。H264ify 可以帮助您将视频流切换为更常见的 H.264 编码,从而实现硬件加速,让视频播放更加顺畅,降低 CPU 占用率,并延长电池续航时间。📈

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User reviews

Muito bom!
by Rafael Mattos, 2024-11-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube H264ify requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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