The best extensions to download video on Chrome
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O Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers in the world and offers several extensions to improve the user experience. Among the available options, there are extensions that allow you to download videos from different platforms, such as Vimeo and Facebook. In this way, you will be able to save videos locally to be able to watch them later, use them in some academic work and even share them through messaging applications such as WhatsApp.
In this article, we are going to present the best extensions to download video in Chrome — and some legal precautions that must be taken.
Why download video on Chrome?
O Chrome is widely used on computers and mobile devices around the world, and its extensions enhance the user experience. From specific extensions, it is possible to locally store videos that are available online, in order to watch offline or share with friends and family.
In addition to Chrome extensions, it is also possible to download media on web pages specialized in downloading audio and video — but, as they are not integrated like extensions, they involve additional steps, in addition to the display (often) of unwanted advertisements .
However, there is a warning: due to the policies of the Chrome Web Store and the Google Developer Program, it is not possible download YouTube videos using extensions. In these cases, the ideal is to use alternative methods that we will see at the end of the article.
Is it illegal to download videos online?
It is not a crime to download videos from the internet, as long as it is for personal use. For example, you have found educational content and you want to download it to your computer to watch on a trip, where you will not have an internet connection. In these cases, there are no problems related to illegality.
On the other hand, if the proposal is to profit from third-party videos, making the material available on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Vimeo to generate revenue without the owner's authorization, this fits as a illegal act, which may result in banning from the site and, depending on the situation, even legal proceedings.
To avoid problems, there are many cases where downloading is allowed, such as videos in the public domain, videos that the author himself makes available for download, or videos that are licensed under a license Creative Commons. And there are also cases where the platforms themselves allow you to download videos to watch offline, as in the case of subscribers YouTube Premium.
Best extensions to download videos on Chrome
As we said earlier, the Chrome extensions are the most practical way to download videos in the browser, since these resources are integrated into your system. However, it is important to ensure that your browser is always updated, so that it operates safely and efficiently. For that, follow the steps:
- type it chrome: // settings / help in Chrome's address bar.
- On the page that opens, the browser informs you if it is up to date. If not, click on Update Google Chrome (the button appears only when there is an update pending)
Check out the best extensions to download videos on Chrome below:
Video Downloader for Chrome
The extension Video Downloader for Chrome lets you download videos from different sites, including Facebook, Twitter, Dailymotion, Vimeo and Instagram, in different formats and qualities — depending on the availability of the original source, you can have content downloaded in resolutions such as HD, Full HD and even 4K.
Its use is quite intuitive: when accessing a page that contains videos, just click on the extension's icon and a list will display the videos available for download. The extension is free.
Link to download: Video Downloader for Chrome
video downloader plus
video downloader plus is a versatile extension for Chrome that allows you to download videos from many popular websites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Vimeo, Dailymotion and more. To download a video, just click on the extension icon and choose which resolution will be saved locally in formats such as MP4, MOV, FLV, AVI, WEBM, ASF and MPG.
The extension is free, however there is a paid plan ($4,99 monthly) that unlocks more features:
- Access to download 2K and 4K videos
- Save the video to a watch list to watch later
- Video Streaming to Chromecast
Link to download: video downloader plus
Video Downloader Professional
The extension Video Downloader Professional for Chrome lets you download videos from popular sites including YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook and more. With this extension, you can download videos in different formats and resolutions — however, the extension does not display which resolution is being downloaded, it only provides the final file sizes when choosing.
The extension also has a playlist feature, allowing you to download multiple videos at once. In the Chrome Web Store, the developer states that it is possible to transmit videos via Cromecast, but we did not find the function when installing the extension.
Link to download: Video Downloader Professional
Video DownloadHelper
O Video DownloadHelper is an extension for Chrome that allows you to download videos from different sites, like other extensions. But its great difference is that it allows you to download videos from YouTube — which in principle would be excluded by the previously described policies of the Chrome Web Store. The extension, like the others, displays an icon on the browser's toolbar when it detects videos available for download and, with the installation of a complementary application, it also allows converting files to other video formats.
Link to download: Video DownloadHelper
Online alternatives to download videos
In addition to Chrome extensions, there are online alternatives that will allow you to download videos from different platforms, including YouTube as well. Here are some recommendations:
video downloader pro
This site allows you to download videos from various platforms just by pasting the link in the indicated field. After including the link, the platform offers video and audio format options, in different resolutions — such as MP4 and WEBM.
Access the platform: video downloader pro.
Ace Thinker
The platform has several features, such as video editor and recovery tools for iPhone and Android. And among the tools, there is the video download, done in a simple way: just paste the URL of the desired video and it downloads. However, there are no options to choose output format and resolution.
Access the platform: Ace Thinker.
Conclusion
Downloading videos is a common practice among internet users and can be useful in many situations. However, it is important to respect copyright and seek authorization from the author or rights holder when necessary. With Chrome extensions and online alternatives, you can download videos quickly and easily without having to resort to external programs.
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Text proofread by: Pedro Bomfim (22 / 06 / 23)
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