Download fragmented media files with HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) downloader.

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0.1.3
Update
October 28, 2024
Size
47.39KiB
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Users
100,000+
Rating
3.72839 ★
Manifest Version
3
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HLS Downloader Extension

HLS Downloader lets you easily download fragmented media files (with .ts file extension) from the internet.

HLS or HTTP Live Steam is a new media format developed by Apple Inc. It contains a master playlist with the \".m3u8\" file extension. First, the extension downloads the master playlist, and then within the master, it finds playlist content. Each playlist has several fragmented items. All items are displayed in the UI with a download and a remove button. When you press the download button the extension downloads all fragmented media and merges them all to generate a single media file.

Note 1: the interface for the extension can be opened in a new tab or a separate window. Please right-click on the toolbar button to choose the appropriate context. Within the UI, there is a toggle button to turn the addon ON or OFF.

Note 2: HLS Downloader is NOT responsible for media content that you download with this add-on. We strongly recommend that you verify the related media copyright permissions on each website before downloading any media file(s).

Note 3: to download the HLS stream you gave 3 options. (1) To add a stream URL manually, please enter the desired URL with the \".m3u8\" file extension in the UI. (2) As you browse the internet, this extension monitors the webpages and captures all HLS media files, and if anything is found, automatically downloads the playlist and updates the badge number accordingly (only when the addon is turned ON). The 3rd option for downloading the HLS stream is via the context-menu item. Please right-click on \".m3u8\" streams and then select - Download with HLS Downloader - from the context menu.

If you have a feature request or found a bug to report, please fill out the bug report form on the add-on's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/hls-downloader.html).
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "version": "0.1.3", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "HLS Downloader", "host_permissions": ["*://*/*.m3u8"], "homepage_url": "https://mybrowseraddon.com/hls-downloader.html", "description": "Download fragmented media files with HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) downloader.", "commands": { "_execute_action": {} }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "downloads", "webRequest", "contextMenus", "webNavigation" ], "action": { "default_title": "HLS Downloader", "default_icon": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png", "128": "data/icons/128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install HLS Downloader extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install HLS 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 HLS Downloader extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install HLS Downloader extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a HLS 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 HLS Downloader Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the HLS Downloader extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the HLS Downloader extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for HLS 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 HLS 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 HLS Downloader extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install HLS 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 HLS Downloader extension file

Select and download the HLS 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 HLS 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 HLS 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 HLS 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 HLS Downloader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Papa Kanoc (ID: 000000cb0dd23d0c) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/08/2024 működik, de azért nem mindenhol.

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timt tks (ID: 000000856e99f55b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/03/2024 好用,檢視>副檔名打勾,檔案格式可以直接改為mp4.

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Eks Mann (ID: 000000b1505040c7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/13/2023 ! T H e 1 o N e ! Exactly as 'Ryan Michael' described... This is the ONLY extension I got to work downloading the m3u8 file I needed. When nothing else worked, and let me tell you - I tried everything... I downloaded this extension in desperation. I copied my m3u8 link into the extension, hit download, the .ts chunks were downloaded, and I was delivered with a full file that worked and opened perfectly in my media player. ! T H N X !

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Ryan Michael (ID: 000000b787ede64c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/29/2023 This is the ONLY extension I got to work downloading the m3u8 file I needed. When nothing else worked, and let me tell you - I tried everything... I downloaded this extension in desperation. I copied my m3u8 link into the extension, hit download, the .ts chunks were downloaded, and I was delivered with a full file that worked and opened perfectly in my media player.

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Sergey Balhash (ID: 0000000957e53eb2) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/12/2023 это не чистый плагин а мини браузер . Нихрена он не может с редтубэ и подобных сайтов...