Chrome video downloader extension

Video Downloader Extension for Chrome and Edge

SnapVideoTools Ext is a video downloader browser extension for Chrome, Microsoft Edge and compatible Chromium browsers. It detects source-exposed MP4, WebM, HLS and DASH media, lets you compare available variants, and manages compatible downloads locally in your browser.

Add to Chrome Download ZIP

For quick manual installation, enable Developer mode and drag the ZIP onto the extensions page. Manual updates remain your responsibility. View the manual installation guide

MP4, WebM, HLS and DASH
Queue, settings and history stay in your browser
Chrome · Edge · Chromium

Capabilities reviewed September 1, 2026

SnapVideoTools Ext

What the video downloader extension detects

The extension observes media elements and compatible network responses in the active tab. It organizes only the direct files and stream manifests the page exposes to your browser, so available results differ by source.

Detect exposed streams

Inspect media elements and compatible responses for exposed MP4, WebM, HLS and DASH resources.

Choose what the source offers

Compare format, quality, dimensions and file size when the source supplies them.

Manage downloads locally

Track compatible tasks and reopen completed files from local history.

Three-step workflow

How to use the Chrome video downloader extension

Use this three-step workflow on a public page you are allowed to access. The extension keeps the source, detected variants and download state together in one compact browser panel.

01
Open a supported public page
Visit the public video page and start playback if media loads on demand.
02
Open SnapVideoTools Ext
Open the toolbar panel to review streams exposed by the page.
03
Choose a variant and download
Choose an available variant and manage it in the extension queue.

Inside the extension

Manage detected videos and downloads locally

LIVE FEED

Keep recent discoveries together

On compatible feeds, new detections appear first while recent results remain until a full refresh.

SnapVideoTools Ext listing recently detected videos from a scrolling feed — Keep recent discoveries together

DOWNLOAD QUEUE

Control active downloads

Review progress and control individual compatible tasks without affecting the rest of the queue.

SnapVideoTools Ext download queue showing progress and task controls — Control active downloads

HISTORY

Return to completed files

Use local history to locate a completed file or reopen its source page.

SnapVideoTools Ext local download history with playback and file actions — Return to completed files

CHROMIUM

Supported video formats and Chromium browsers

The first release targets Chrome, Microsoft Edge and compatible Chromium browsers. Detection and local processing depend on the URL, manifest and media variants exposed by each source page.

Browsers: Chrome · Microsoft Edge · Chromium
Detected formats: MP4 · WebM · HLS · DASH
Local state: Queue, settings and history stay in your browser

SnapVideoTools Ext settings for theme, preferred quality, download folder and concurrency — Set a preferred quality, download subfolder, task concurrency, notifications, filters and theme.

Media types the browser extension can identify and how compatible downloads are handled
Media type	What it detects	Compatible result and limit
Direct videoMP4 · WebM	Exposed .mp4 and .webm URLs from media elements or compatible responses.	Downloads the file through the browser; details depend on the source.
HLS / M3U8 stream.m3u8	Public .m3u8 playlists and variants listed by the manifest.	Compatible unencrypted segments can be packaged locally; protected or unsupported playlists cannot.
DASH / MPD stream.mpd	Public .mpd manifests and compatible audio or video representations.	Compatible tracks can be merged locally; DRM and unsupported manifests remain unavailable.

Choose a workflow

Browser extension vs web, desktop and Android

SnapVideoTools products cover different ways of working with source-exposed media. Choose the surface that matches where the source link or page is already open.

Browser extension

Detect active-tab media, compare variants and manage compatible downloads locally.

You are viewing this product

Online video downloader

Paste one supported public link and review source-returned media results.

Open the web downloader

Desktop video downloader

Choose Windows or macOS when the documented desktop workflow fits the task.

Explore the desktop client

Android video downloader app

Work with supported public links from an Android phone or tablet.

Explore the Android app

FAQ

Browser extension questions

Direct answers about availability, formats, storage, privacy and source restrictions.

Is SnapVideoTools Ext available in the Chrome Web Store?

Yes. Use Add to Chrome for the verified store listing and automatic updates, or download the official ZIP for manual installation in Developer mode.

Which browsers does the video downloader extension support?

The first release supports Chrome, Edge and compatible Chromium browsers, not Firefox or Safari.

Which video formats can the extension detect?

It detects exposed MP4, WebM, HLS/M3U8 and DASH/MPD media. Details depend on the source.

Why does the extension not find a video?

Start playback, reopen the extension and refresh older tabs. Protected or source-hidden media remains unavailable.

Where are downloaded files saved?

The browser saves files in its configured Downloads folder or the extension subfolder.

Does SnapVideoTools receive my browsing or download history?

Results, settings, queue and history stay in extension-local storage. Feedback opens SnapVideoTools with limited context.

Can the extension download YouTube or DRM-protected videos?

No. The store build detects YouTube pages only, and it does not bypass DRM or access restrictions.