The Best Chrome Extensions for Downloading Streaming Videos

People are increasingly turning to videos for entertainment, news, and learning. To save a clip for later use, downloading it is an easy option with Google Chrome.

Google Chrome users can now easily download Vimeo videos with the help of extensions available on the Chrome web store. With a few clicks, users can save shared videos from any platform to their local computer for offline viewing and sharing.

Downloading videos from the web is now easier than ever with Google Chrome. With a variety of extensions available on the Chrome web store, users can quickly and easily download videos shared on any platform directly to their PC.

Check the list of the best Chrome extensions for downloading streaming videos

Video Downloader Professional

Professional Video Downloader, one of the most highly rated Google Chrome extensions for downloading videos from any website, does not support YouTube videos due to certain restrictions.

Video Downloader Professional is a Chrome extension that allows users to download videos from many popular streaming sites, as long as the clips are not copyrighted. It supports a variety of file formats, including MP4, MOV, FLV, WEBM, MPG and AVI. Plus, it can be used to download videos from any website. The extension also offers additional features such as the ability to select different resolutions and add videos to playlists for later downloading.

This extension tool is ideal for downloading multiple videos without taking up your computer’s disk space. It also enables you to create a list of videos from the tool itself, so you can watch them without visiting the original website. Plus, it’s free and simple to use, allowing you to download videos in an instant.

Video DownloadHelper

Video DownloadHelper is a popular, free and easy-to-use extension for downloading videos. It works reliably and offers a built-in video converter to help users play downloaded media on other devices. All you have to do is go to the video page, click the add-on button, select the format and resolution of your choice - Video DownloadHelper will take care of the rest.

Video DownloadHelper is a must-have browser extension for anyone who frequently downloads streaming video. Despite the fact that it may slow down your browser if you already have multiple extensions installed, its usefulness makes it worth the extra effort.

Users of Video DownloadHelper Converter can access the video converter function for free, but it comes with a large watermark in the form of a QR Code in the top left corner. To remove this watermark, users must pay for a premium license or use an extension to download and convert videos using third-party software.

Video Downloader Plus

Video Downloader Plus is a great Google Chrome extension for downloading videos. Simply install the extension, go to the webpage with the desired video, click on the icon and Video Downloader Plus will list all available videos.

Video Downloader Plus lets you download Vimeo videos in your desired resolution, but to get 4K clips, you must buy the Premium subscription. The extension’s official page warns users not to install it if they want to download from YouTube.

internet download manager

Internet Download Manager (IDM) is the go-to file download program for many users. With its official browser extension, IDM Integration Module, it can detect and extract media URLs from almost any website, allowing users to easily download images, files, music and videos.

Before installing the IDM integration module on your web browser, you must first download and install Internet Download Manager (IDM 6.38 Build 5) on your Windows 10 PC. For instructions on how to do this, follow our guide.

YouTube Video Downloader

With YouTube Video Downloader, you can quickly and easily download multiple YouTube videos in just a few clicks. Simply copy and paste the video link into the add-on, and choose from a range of high quality options, including 1440p, 2160p, 720p and more.

This powerful tool enables users to download videos and audio from YouTube, as well as other sites, in a variety of formats. It also allows for capturing screenshots of YouTube videos in high-quality resolution and offers features such as playlist processing, download rate limit, batch video download, automatic file naming and subtitle download.

For those who don’t want to deal with the hassle of a command line utility, there are several graphical interfaces available. But if you’re willing to put in the effort, youtube-dl offers the most comprehensive video download options. However, it can be tricky to learn and use, so make sure you read up on it before getting started. Alternatively, youtube-dl-gui is an unofficial front-end user interface for Windows and Linux that may be easier to use.

Final note

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