Makes YouTube stream H.264 videos instead of VP8/VP9 videos

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1.1.0
Update
October 1, 2024
Size
13.22KiB
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110
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
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YouTube H264ify Extension

YouTube H264ify is a Chrome extension that makes your YouTube video playback smoother! 🎬

🔹 By default, YouTube streams videos in VP8/VP9 encoding, which can cause high CPU usage, stuttering, or even make your device overheat. H264ify helps switch the video stream to the more commonly hardware-accelerated H.264, resulting in smoother playback, reduced CPU usage, and extended battery life. 📈

💡 Features:

Automatically switches YouTube video streams to H.264 to reduce CPU usage
Enhances video playback smoothness and minimizes stuttering
Lowers battery consumption on laptops and mobile devices
Experience a smoother YouTube journey with YouTube H264ify! 🚀

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YouTube H264ify 是一款可以让您的 YouTube 视频播放更加流畅的插件!🎬

🔹默认情况下,YouTube 会以 VP8/VP9 编码播放视频,这可能会导致某些电脑的 CPU 占用率过高、卡顿、甚至让设备过热。H264ify 可以帮助您将视频流切换为更常见的 H.264 编码,从而实现硬件加速,让视频播放更加顺畅,降低 CPU 占用率,并延长电池续航时间。📈

💡 特点:

自动将 YouTube 视频流切换为 H.264 编码,减少 CPU 使用
提升视频播放流畅度,减少卡顿
降低笔记本和移动设备的电池消耗
让您的 YouTube 体验更加丝滑流畅,立即安装 YouTube H264ify!🚀
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Source Manifest.json

{ "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "YouTube H264ify", "version": "1.1.0", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "__MSG_extensionDescription__", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*", "*://*.youtube-nocookie.com/*", "*://*.youtu.be/*" ], "js": [ "src/inject/inject.js", "src/inject/content_script.js" ], "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": true } ], "default_locale": "en", "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "default_title": "h264ify", "default_popup": "options.html" }}
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How to download and manually install YouTube H264ify extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YouTube H264ify 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 YouTube H264ify extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YouTube H264ify extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YouTube H264ify extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YouTube H264ify 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 YouTube H264ify Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YouTube H264ify extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YouTube H264ify extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YouTube H264ify 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 YouTube H264ify 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 YouTube H264ify extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YouTube H264ify 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 YouTube H264ify extension file

Select and download the YouTube H264ify 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 YouTube H264ify 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 YouTube H264ify 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 YouTube H264ify 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 YouTube H264ify extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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