# Privatkopiera

> Download from SVT Play and other services. On computers this extension requires FFmpeg. On Android this extension requires the app "Seal".

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/privatkopiera](https://chrome-stats.com/d/privatkopiera)

## Overview

- **ID:** `privatkopiera`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stefan Sundin
- **Category:** download-management,photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 2,258
- **Weekly downloads:** 24
- **Rating:** 4.81 / 5 (37 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.4.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-28
- **First published:** 2016-04-03
- **Size:** 75 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/privatkopiera/)

## Description

Privatkopiera is a browser extension that locates direct video URLs you can use to download clips from SVT Play and several other Nordic streaming services. The extension extracts stream URLs and provides an ffmpeg command you run locally to perform the actual download (FFmpeg required on computers). On Android, use the Seal app to run downloads. The addon is open source and maintained on GitHub.

Supported sites include svtplay.se, svt.se, svtbarn.se, sverigesradio.se, urplay.se, tv4.se, tv4play.se (non-premium), NRK, DR and more. There is also a Chrome version. If a site stops working or you find a bug, report it on the project’s GitHub issue tracker. See the homepage for full instructions, supported services and troubleshooting notes.

## Rankings

- #2,044 — Overall
- #170 — Download Management
- #349 — Photos, Music & Videos
- #79 — privacy
- #112 — service
- #240 — computer

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `scripting`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Privatkopiera is a widely appreciated Firefox add-on for downloading videos from Swedish streaming platforms like SVT Play, TV4 Play, and Sveriges Radio. Users praise its reliability, ease of use, and versatility across services including Öppet Arkiv and NRK. However, multiple reviews note recent problems downloading from UrPlay and TV4 Play, with some downloads lacking audio. While generally user-friendly, it requires some computer knowledge, especially when using tools like ffmpeg. Overall, it remains a valuable and effective tool for saving streaming content despite recent service compatibility issues.

### Pros

- Works well for downloading videos from popular Swedish streaming services like SVT Play, TV4 Play, and Sveriges Radio.
- Easy to use with clear instructions, suitable for users with some computer knowledge.
- Reliable and functional for saving favorite programs to disk.
- Supports downloading from multiple platforms such as Öppet Arkiv and NRK.
- Users have expressed high satisfaction and gratitude, with some even donating to support it.

### Cons

- Recent difficulties downloading content from certain services like UrPlay and TV4 Play, especially newer episodes.
- Issues with downloads missing audio, only video being saved, reported recently.
- Some minor complexity in usage, requiring some familiarity with tools like ffmpeg.
- Uncertainty about downloading non-video content such as mp3 audio files from services like UrPlay.

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