Video downloader is useful Chrome extension for downloading online videos. Save any video in just one click.

Latest Version

Version
1.8.1
Update
June 13, 2024
Size
517KiB
Developer
saverchrome.com
Category
Users
400,000+
Rating
3.95349 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ActiveTab
Downloads
WebRequest
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Video Downloader Extension

Video Downloader for Chrome detects all videos on the website and shows them at the popup menu. Watch favorite moments with friends or show useful guides to business partners even if you aren't online. Save interested video files to review them later on your PC.

Just click to the needed video file from the list and video will be saved to your pc shortly with the same quality as you see it online.

Use extension for free without any registration. Among the other useful features download videos as a file to your PC and gives an opportunity to review it later offline. Save in different available formats and qualities according to your needs.

With this Chrome extension tool, you can download online videos from your favorite websites. You can save the video in original high-definition quality, or get it in standard definition (m3u8, mp4 or hls). The Video Saver for Chrome supports all popular video formats.

Run downloaded video later at any time even without an internet connection. Save files and share with friends funny moments. Keep downloaded files on your PC for future watching.

Important information:
Video Downloader is not a Youtube Downloader. Due to restrictions of the Google Web Store Policies and Developer Program Policies we can not download Youtube Videos. Thank you for understanding.

We really hope that our extension will be useful to you! We look forward to your feedback and ratings! Also write your suggestions for improving the functionality.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "__MSG_name__", "description": "__MSG_desc__", "default_locale": "en", "version": "1.8.1", "action": { "default_popup": "src/layouts/popup.html", "default_icon": "icons/icon512x512.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "activeTab", "downloads", "webRequest" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": true, "js": [ "src/js/contentScript.js" ] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "src/js/serviceWorker.js", "type": "module" }, "icons": { "512": "icons/icon512x512.png" }, "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "resources": [ "assets/*.png", "src/js/instagramStory.js" ] } ], "host_permissions": [ "" ]}
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How to download and manually install Video Downloader extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Video Downloader extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Video Downloader extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Video Downloader extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Video Downloader extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Video Downloader extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Video Downloader Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Video Downloader extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Video Downloader extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Video Downloader extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Video Downloader extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Video Downloader extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Video Downloader extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Video Downloader extension file

Select and download the Video Downloader extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Video Downloader extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Video Downloader extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Video Downloader extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Video Downloader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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꧁༒ ᴛʜᴇ Sᴛʀᴀɴɢᴇsᴛ Bᴇᴅғᴇʟʟᴏᴡ.༒꧂ (ID: 000000d2f65b7c54) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/04/2023 my anti-virus programme also told me, this extension came bearing mal-ware and promptly deleted it so.. ..you be the judge?

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Henry Douglas Luiz da Silva (ID: 000000385ee79c33) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/21/2023 não funciona.

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Pepe The Patriot (ID: 000000743c5bc2d5) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/05/2023 Doesn't work on Facebook, don't install!

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Deeper (ID: 000000cb88d371f7) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/02/2023 It's totally useless.

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Andherileisy Segura (ID: 000000dbdc8a0a55) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/31/2023 Lo estaba quería utilizar para descargar una película en Cuevana ya que los links de descarga de la misma no me funcionaban, y me dice que no detecta el vídeo.